PM Blog

PMPA

Recruiting for Manufacturing Part 2

Branding? Check. Stories (aka messaging)? Check. Now what should you do with them? 

Read More
Measurement

Video Tech Brief: 3D Optical Part Measurement Explained

Oasis Inspection Systems added a rotary stage to its optical measuring units enabling them to perform automated 3D measurement of machined part features.

Watch
Turn-Mills

Does A Turn-Mill Have to Turn?

Here’s an example of a shop applying innovative probing, tooling and workholding strategies to enable its turn-mill to machine castings complete.

Read More
PMPA

Smith & Richardson — 100 Years of Mastering Change

Miles Free III interviews Smith & Richardson’s co-owners Rich Hoster and Phil Cowen to discover the secret to 100 years of success.

Read More
Parts Cleaning

MCA Partners with FiT to Help Association Grow

MCA expands by adding new members during the 2021 Parts Cleaning Conference and partners with the German cleaning association. 

Read More
Additive

Video Tech Brief: Vacuum-Assist Collection of Small, Machined Parts

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom offers an optional vacuum collection system for very small parts machined on its Swiss-type CNC lathes to avoid losing or damaging parts. Main system components are 3D-printed made at its U.S. headquarters.

Watch
Automation

Vertical Integration Enables Rapid Manufacturing Response

For this contract manufacturer, having myriad machining and manufacturing capabilities in-house enables it to deliver assemblies to customers faster and with higher quality.

Watch

Video: Using Vacuum Degreasing to Reach Parts Cleaning Specifications

Vacuum degreasing offers a low-cost cleaning process that can meet a range of cleanliness specifications for both nonpolar and polar soils, has a low VOC emissions process and excellent rust prevention and protection.

Watch
Swiss-Types

New Line of Swiss-Types for Job Shops Eyeing High-Production Work

Mazak now offers the Syncrex line of Swiss-type CNC lathes — its first — targeting machine shops getting into higher volume production of complex parts.

Watch
Parts Cleaning

Top 2 Questions About Ultrasonic System Setup

Here are two common questions about tank size and baskets and fixtures that Blackstone-Ney Ultrasonics hears from its customers along with the company’s answers that can help build the most productive ultrasonic cleaning unit for a variety of applications. 

Read More
PMPA

What Attendees Experienced on PMPA’s Mastery Program

The PMPA recently hosted its new Mastery Program. The first of three tours was held in Cleveland, Ohio. Where did attendees go and how did they broaden their knowledge? 

Read More

Production Machining Activity Slowed in Third Quarter

Third quarter activity was complicated by hiring and supply chain constraints

Read More
Efficient, Durability, Advanced CBN Abrasives
Star swiss-type automatic lathes
Marubeni Citizen CNC
World Machine Tool Survey
Horn USA
PMTS 2025 Register Now!
manufacturer of machine tools
Techspex
manufacturer of machine tools