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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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PMPA

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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Emerging Leaders

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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Aerospace

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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PMPA

Economics of Production Machining: Are You in the Speed or Feed Tribe?

Optimizing for multiple factors, not just minimizing cost for a single factor, will lead to profitable production machining.

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Emerging Leaders

VIDEO: Mechanic-Turned Machinist Specializes in Workforce Development

According to 2022 Emerging Leader Ryan Cochran’s nominator, his biggest impact on BIllco Corp. has been his determination to hire, train and retain a younger generation of machinists.

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Basics

When a Magazine Editor Visits Your Shop

Here’s a brief overview of what to expect and how to prepare for a visit to your machine shop from a member of the media such as myself.

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Waking Up to a World Without Manufacturing

The world now knows what those of us in the manufacturing sector have known all along: the incredible importance of U.S. manufacturing to the overall economy. 

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