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PMPA Launches Best of Craftsman Cribsheet Series
The Precision Machined Products Association has curated collections of some of the most popular of its brief, practical guides and divided them into sections for technical, safety, shop management and quality.
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Defining Your Niche
Develop your shop into a niche shop and your customers will come. Become an expert in your niche and customers will keep coming back to you.
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Let’s Talk About Less Machining Chatter
For some turning work, unwanted harmonics can cause chatter and poor surface finishes. A new CNC software capability can automatically compensate for this.
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The Story Behind a Machining Background Photo
The photo I added to my LinkedIn page shows the application of nifty CNC technology enabling a turn-mill to machine a complex medical device complete. It certainly seemed appropriate.
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5 Tips for Maintaining a Virus-Free Workplace
Tom Forsythe, executive vice president, Kyzen Corp., provides some suggested guidelines on how to keep employees safe from COVID-19.
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Is Cleaning with Solvent More Beneficial than Aqueous Cleaning?
To understand solvent-based and aqueous cleaning methods, Venesia Hurtubise, technical chemist, MicroCare Corp., has compiled the following details about both processes.
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Aqueous Processes Offer Safe, Effective Cleaning
Environmental concerns and safety issues are pushing manufacturers to replace chlorinated solvents with water in cleaning processes. Understanding aqueous cleaning processes is critical to knowing whether or not to make the switch.
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Hydrocarbon Cleaning Impresses Exhaust System Company
This Mexican company uses a hydrocarbon vapor degreasing system to clean parts it produces for exhaust aftertreatment systems for diesel engines.
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IMTS 2020 Has Been Cancelled
This year’s biennial International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has been canceled amid COVID-19 concerns.
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Production Machinists Report Slowing Decline in Business Conditions
Index signals decelerating contraction as all components report improved readings.
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How Champions Can Develop a Thriving Workforce
Having a workforce development champion in your shop is more critical now than ever before. Here are five techniques your champion can apply to attract and retain new talent.
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Effective Leadership Emerges During Trying Times
Effective machine shop leaders are those who give their team members the tools they need to carry out their duties as efficiently as possible when times are good and when times are bad.
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