PM Blog

How Serious Are You About Cybersecurity?

Given that manufacturers currently are the primary targets for ransomware attacks, you should be taking action now to prevent such an incident while being prepared to nimbly react if one occurs.

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PMPA

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 105: Yield Loss Due to Bar End Remnants

Yield loss on raw materials can become a hidden way of losing money in your shop. Using a chart and sample calculations can help you better understand why you might be better off buying longer bars for your process to reduce yield loss dollars.

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CAD/CAM

Generating More Efficient Milling Tool Paths for Multitasking Machines

This toolpath generator can reduce cycle time and extend tool life while helping achieve better surface finishes for milling operations on multi-axis Swiss-types and turn-mills.

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Swiss-Types

Inside an Amish-Owned Family Machine Shop

Modern Machine Shop, PM’s sister brand, took an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of an Amish-owned machine shop, where advanced machining technologies work alongside old-world traditions.

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Preventing Metal Corrosion with Metalworking Fluids

All manufacturers deal with metal corrosion and rust. Learn about the causes of metal corrosion and options for preventing it. 

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Cutting Tools

Precision Machining Technology Review April 2022: Cutting Tools

Production Machining’s Cutting Tools showcase includes Ceratizit, Suhner, Horn, Sandvik Coromant, Ingersoll and Allied Machine & Engineering.

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Parts Cleaning

Find Manufacturing Cleaning Webinars Here

Although the pandemic might have made us weary of sitting in front of a screen for too long, webinars still have a significant place in the business world as a quick way to provide education.  

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Take the Time to Walk Your Machine Shop

Scheduled strolls through your shop demonstrate that you’re not only onboard with your company’s open-door policy but you’re proactive about it. They can also help you better manage the time required to effectively support such communication initiatives.

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What NFL Teams, Street Gangs and Your Workforce Have in Common

A sense of belonging is important for successful teamwork, retention and job performance.

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Precision Machining Continues 2022 Trend with March GBI

March activity continued expanding at faster rates.

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EQ Beats IQ in Driving Leadership Success

Unlike IQ, EQ can be nurtured, developed and increased. These insights, if followed, will help develop leadership EQ, both in an organization and within oneself.  

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Parts Cleaning

3 Common Filtration Questions Answered

Learn about the variety of filters for removing particulates from a cleaning fluid, how to determine cleaning fluid life and more.

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Kyocera
Efficient, Durability, Advanced CBN Abrasives
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Star swiss-type automatic lathes
Horn USA
SPC Innovations, In-machine gaging and attachments
World Machine Tool Survey
SolidCAM
Length and Diameter Gages, Broken tool Detectors