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A Gold Standard Industrial Engineer
Here’s how to define what we call a “Gold Standard Industrial Engineer.”
Read MoreA 'Microscopic' Look at ISO 16232 Standard Analysis
This article gives three key points that should be confirmed with a microscope support team or within microscope software to ensure that proper settings are in place to detect, measure and categorize most particles for automotive manufacturing.
Read MoreSupply Chain or Inflation? The Real Question
The precision machined products industry is working overtime and outperforming the rest of the industry to ensure that people have the parts they need.
Read MoreMachine Shop Owners, Keep Your Eye on Your Equity
The basis of competition is evolving, and owners are strongly encouraged to develop a strategy that is equity-focused, not sales-focused.
Read MorePrecision Machining Technology Review December 2021: Parts Cleaning
Production Machining’s Parts Cleaning Showcase includes CTG, Kyzen, Ecoclean, Renegade, Cortec and Solvent Kleene.
Read MoreLean Transfer Machine PICCOLA
PICCOLA CNC Lean transfer machine, extremely flexible and productive, able to perform boring, milling, threading, turning operations with static or rotating part. This Machine configuration can be up to 56 units with 3 CNC axes on three ways (vertical from the top, the bottom and radial). (Sponsored)
WatchWhat Would You Notice in Someone Else’s Shop?
If you’re an owner or manager of a CNC machine shop, do you get to visit other shops often? And, if so, what do you keep an eye out for?
Read MoreSupply Chain Management Can Work for You
A VMI program can reduce cost and also increase speed to market by eliminating the additional time needed to move material from vendor to vendor.
Read MoreProduction Machining’s December 2021 News Highlights
Precision machining is looking forward with new acquisitions and new names, while also looking back to honor industry trailblazers as we head into the New Year. The forecast for this essential industry is looking bright in 2022.
Read MorePrecision Machining Index Up on the Return of Employees
Hiring activity lifts overall index.
Read MoreSmart Workholding Device Measures and Monitors
Sensor and IIoT technology combine to enable these chucks and mandrels to automatically monitor workholding parameters and measure part features to ensure process stability.
Read MoreRising Inflation, Disrupted Supply Chains and a Labor Shortage Affect Manufacturing
In 2021, supply chain disruption and rising inflation hit the domestic economy, limiting manufacturing production. These two issues will remain significant factors in 2022.
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