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PMPA 11 Sep 2020

From Unemployment to Essential Worker — Adapt to Thrive

“If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old.” - Peter Drucker

Workforce Development 10 Sep 2020

Young Leader Focuses on Continuous Improvement

In his five years as business team leader at American Turned Products, Jerry Eighmy, has educated himself about continuous improvement and lean initiatives and how to implement them at both of the company’s locations.

Parts Cleaning 8 Sep 2020

Opportunity for More Efficient Productivity

Difficult times teach us to create workarounds that are often more efficient than our previous processes. This is true for the parts cleaning industry and the Parts Cleaning Conference committee.

Workforce Development 3 Sep 2020

Organized, Driven Leader Transforms Her Organization

“In her short amount of time with the company, she has made the largest positive impact that I have seen in 12 years here.” Read about how Morgan Miller, a 2020 Production Machining Emerging Leader, has influenced C&A Tool.

2 Sep 2020

Shining Light on New Machining Technology

Equipment and software that can enable precision CNC machine shops to grow and become more efficient continue to be developed.

Transfer Machines 1 Sep 2020

Precision Machining Technology Moving Shops Forward

New equipment and software continue to be developed to support the needs of production machine shops like yours. Here’s a sample of technology now on the market that can help you grow your operation and become more efficient.

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Cutting Tools 31 Aug 2020

Exploring the Benefits of Reaming for Finishing Bores

How does reaming compare to single-point boring? A supplier of reaming tools compares these processes commonly used to finish bores and offers tips for those considering reaming.

28 Aug 2020

Uncertainty and Change in 2020

Procrastinating to avoid change is always rooted in some form of fear.

Workforce Development 27 Aug 2020

Emerging Leader Strives to be an Ambassador for the Trade

“When we have shop tours for students and instructors, sharing the company’s journey and sharing my experiences over time is important,” says Clay Adcock, production manager at Custom Tool and a 2020 Emerging Leader.

26 Aug 2020

Brief Virtual Sessions Answer Parts Cleaning Questions

Kyzen Corp. is offering a series of 15-minute sessions, called Tech 2 Tech, that answers common cleaning questions heard in the metal finishing and electronic assembly industries.