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Are You Ready? IMTS Is Right Around the Corner
In addition to seeing the latest manufacturing equipment on display, the International Manufacturing Technology Show offers other sources of efficiency-boosting ideas you might possibly apply in your machining business.
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Take Your “Economist,” Not Your Engineer, to IMTS This Year
Heresy! Of course, you should take your engineers. And your leads, and your setup and operators. Why the heck should you take your economist? Does your shop even have one?
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Can a Job Shop Benefit From a CNC Multi-Spindle? This One Does.
Although CNC multi-spindle machines are often dedicated to running one part or family of like parts, this Wisconsin job shop has found a way to make 20,000 parts per run its sweet spot for that equipment to better serve multiple customers.
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RW Screw: Where Automating Processes is a Common Thread
This Northern Ohio contract machine shop increasingly integrates automation, in all its forms, as it adapts to the reality of a continually diminishing talent pool.
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Craftsman Cribsheet #108: OSHA Citations in FY 2021 for NAICS 332721 — Precision Turned Product Manufacturing
Watch out for the common OSHA citations listed below. Manufacturers should aim to find and fix any shortcomings in these areas to eliminate recognized hazards and reduce the risk of violations in your shop.
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VIDEO: Emerging Leader Committed to Excellence
Ben Nikkel is committed to learning, leading and relationship building in his management role at Hirsh Precision Products.
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10 Reasons to Outsource Internal Audits
Here are 10 reasons (in no order) Lisa Carrothers gives in favor of outsourcing internal audits that she hopes will give others pause to consider doing the same.
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Thriving With You in 2022: Sharing Solutions
PMPA’s National Technical Conference 2022 (held at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 1-3, 2022) had packed sessions, excited attendees and a lot of learning, sharing and networking.
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VIDEO: Emerging Leader is Much More than a CNC Programmer
This 30-year-old is a talented innovator, trainer, teacher and loyal hard worker, respected by all his co-workers at Norman Noble Inc. He’s the go-to employee when someone on the shop floor needs a problem solved.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining June 2022
Precision Machining’s growth slowed in June.
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Cutting Tool Insert Options for Turning HRSA Materials
Consideration of the types of tools used to turn heat-resistant super alloys commonly used for aerospace components is a necessary part of developing an effective machining process for those materials.
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Precision Machining Technology Review July 2022: IMTS Machining Centers Preview
Production Machining’s IMTS Machining Centers preview showcase includes Expand Machinery, Hardinge, Mikron Corp., DN Solutions, Kyocera Precision Tools and Mitsui Seiki.
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