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PMPA 20 Jan 2020

PMPA Tech Talks—Listen, Discover and Connect

PMPA Tech Talks cover important topics such as operations, benchmarking, metallurgy and digital security.

Workforce Development 20 Jan 2020

Workforce Development—Training Shows How

To expand on his “Workforce Development—What We Can Do Better” article, Miles Free explains the Who, What, Where, When, Why, How and How Many of one of the four upskilling tools—training.

PMPA 20 Jan 2020

R.F. Mau Uses Conservative Approach to Grow

Brian Adams, fourth-generation president of R.F. Mau, and vice president/general manager, Tony Gemignani, discuss the past, present and future of the company.

Parts Cleaning 16 Jan 2020

How to Reduce Steps Required in Nonferrous Surface Finishing

The finishing of parts made from various copper and aluminum alloys traditionally require many distinct and separate process steps. Hubbard-Hall’s Mike Valenti explains how both come with their own unique needs .

Automation 14 Jan 2020

Getting Ready for Lights-Out Manufacturing

Lights-out manufacturing has the potential to save money while increasing capacity, but shops need the right equipment and to address potential challenges before implementing it.

13 Jan 2020

Deburring Difficult-to-Machine Materials

A wheel brush with nylon filaments that will not break off or deform can remove burrs from hard materials, such as 4140 steel.

Parts Cleaning 9 Jan 2020

New Year, New Growth

One of my goals for this year is to expand the parts cleaning section of Production Machining and Products Finishing, and I need your help.

Measurement 7 Jan 2020

In-Process Testing in Automated Electronics Production

This automated plant can produce as many as 3,000 electrical fuses per hour, and integrated small force sensors ensure they meet the automotive industry’s standards.

Measurement 6 Jan 2020

Effective Technical Process Through Metrology

As manufacturing processes and the resulting parts become more complex, shops must invest the time and resources to allow their inspection methods to keep pace.

3 Jan 2020

Are You Seeing 2020?

Without good vision, moving forward—in life, in business, or anywhere—can be difficult. Here are some ideas for creating a plan for the upcoming year.