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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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5 Tips for Developing a Succession Plan for your Machining Business

These are not the typical tips you might get from an estate planner, attorney or business broker. Instead, they speak to the “soul of the business” and the legacy of the owner.

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The Value of a CNC Multi-Spindle Chucker

For near-net-shape workpieces, a multi-spindle chucker might make sense when part production volumes are high.

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Taking Care of an Industrial Parts Washer

Proper parts washer maintenance is key to a long life for the system and reliable parts washing.

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Production Machining’s May 2021 News Highlights

Optimization is happening in a variety of meaningful ways throughout our industry. Learn how precision machining is moving forward — from collaborative partnerships and in-person industry events to the latest manufacturing facilities, service training programs and more. Precision machining is always looking toward continuous improvement.

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