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Automation 15 May 2001

New Tools Automate Hole-Deburring

New tools increase the efficiency of automatic hole deburring. Some can handle holes as small as 0.030 inch diameter.

Transfer Machines 15 May 2001

Boosting Part-making Efficiency With Rotary Transfer

This rotary transfer machine enabled this shop to increase efficiency and cut the part price by 20 percent.

1 May 2001

In Memoriam of Jack D. McNaughton

The members of the PMPA Staff would like to comment on the passing of Jack D. McNaughton, CAE, PMPA's Executive Vice President from 1992 to 2001, our boss and our friend.

Parts Cleaning 1 May 2001

A Legal Maintenance Routine For Your Closely Held Business

Many homeowners keep a checklist of regular maintenance procedures to keep their houses and equipment operating properly, for example, change the furnace filters, clean the spouting and so on. A closelyheld business should also establish a routine of periodic reviews and other legal "maintenance" procedures to make

1 May 2001

Our Industry's Loss

As many of you are aware, Jack McNaughton, the executive vice president of the PMPA, passed away on Good Friday, April 13. Jack came to us in 1992, bringing with him a servant's heart and a dedication to his job and profession that made him unique. He set a high standard for those of us who had the chance to work along side of him.

Toolholders 15 Mar 2001

JIT Driving New Cutting Tool Solutions

It's increasingly rare that shops can use "set it" and "forget it" tooling schemes for screw machine production runs. Today's schedules require more frequent changeover. Quick-change cutting tools, coupled with more advanced tool materials, are helping shops remain productive and competitive.

Shop Management Software 15 Mar 2001

Getting A Handle On Operational Data

This shop looked at shop control software demonstrations from six vendors. They eventually decided to install 17 networked PCs with Windows 95 software plus this shop management program.

Single & Multi-Spindles 15 Mar 2001

Relief For Sloppy Slides

Few screw machine shops can escape the inevitability of tighter tolerance demands from customers. Getting the most accurate tool travel from a screw machine is a key component to consistent part production.

Cutting Tools 15 Mar 2001

Consider Carbide Tooling For Screw Machine Operations

Indexable carbide inserts have helped spur a revolution in general metalworking. With advances in machine tool design providing higher speed and feed capabilities, the screw machine market is poised to take advantage of these tools. Here's a look at recent carbide developments that are aimed at the screw machine industry.

Swiss-Types 15 Mar 2001

Application Trends For A Variety Of Swiss Turning Machines

The old perception that Swiss turning machines are designed solely to produce millions of simple, 30-cent parts is changing — just ask the people at this high precision contract manufacturer.

Workholding 28 Aug 2019

Collets Vs. Chucks

Find the definition, types and advantages of both CNC collets and chucks for workholding as well as the best applications for each, in this article.

1 Mar 2001

NIMS - A Tool To Benchmark Workforce Knowledge And Skills

The Metalworking Skill Standards initiative led by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) continues to grow in popularity, with companies and schools across the United States adopting the Standards as a tool to benchmark the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students.