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When Does a Filtering Chip Conveyor for CNC Lathes Make Sense?
A filtering chip conveyor might enable shops to more effectively match current machining needs while providing CNC lathes and mills to adapt to future requirements.
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How EPA Decisions Might Affect Surface Preparation
Last year, the EPA determined that four degreasing solvents used in parts cleaning pose “unreasonable risks” to workers. By the end of 2022, there should be new rules outlining restrictions on how the solvents can be used. Solvent bans are possible. What should surface finishing companies do?
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Production Machining’s June 2021 News Highlights
Precision machining is on the move once again with a variety of industry events, business expansions and company collaborations, all designed to keep advancing the industry — including the inaugural Top Shops Expo + Conference, International Metrology Congress 2021 set for September, Index Group’s expansion into additive manufacturing and more.
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PMPA's Market Insights for Automotive and Aerospace
Check out the latest sales insights, prepared by the PMPA, on these top industries served by precision machining industry.
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A Refreshing Experience
Production Machining has a new look as we continually endeavor to enhance our readers’ experiences with the magazine while following our own advice in preaching the value of continuous improvement.
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PMPA Mastery Program Bus Tours Educate About Supply Chain
This unique new program offers a fun, hands-on way to learn about the precision machining supply chain.
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Value-Added Service Solves Customer Problems
Offering value-added services is rooted in the simple concept of knowing a customer well enough to know its pain points. This OEM with a machine shop offers solutions for its customers from engineering and design all the way through assembly and packaging.
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Quality — A Better Definition for Manufacturing
Quality is a critical factor in manufacturing. Has the definition changed over the years?
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Is the German Apprenticeship Model the Answer for U.S. Manufacturing?
This machine tool builder president and CEO is an ardent proponent of the German apprenticeship model and believes this concept could be applied here in the United States to address the skilled labor shortage.
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In-Person Parts Cleaning Conference is Promising
I am enthusiastic about a safe, in-person event. I think many of us can use a boost of energy and inspiration that being surrounded by our colleagues can provide.
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How to Get Out of Debt by Increasing Gross Margin 20 Cents More Per Hour
No matter your business, the opportunities are virtually limitless and the impact is extraordinary when you focus your attention on improving gross margins.
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Precision Machining Technology Review May 2021: Workholding
Production Machining’s May Product Showcase includes new workholding equipment from Hainbuch, SMW Autoblok, Schunk, Northfield Precision and Ringspann Corp.
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