PM Blog
Production Machining Industry News, October 2019
Company partnerships, new hires, new credentials for CAM, a grand opening, and more are among the news in the precision machining industry this month.
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The Value of a Good Internship
The greatest lessons shared by the interns related much more to interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork and etiquette than they did to technology.
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How to Collect and Use Machine Data
Manufacturers don’t need to limit the machine monitoring data they collect, but they do need to know how to collect the data and how to use it to drive decisions.
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Emerging Leader Jason Schwartz Demonstrates Spirit of Service
Jason has gone above and beyond his title of southern regional sales manager by providing superb service to his customers.
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Manufacturers Connect with Next Generation Workforce on MFG Day
MFG Day offers manufacturers an opportunity to connect with students, teachers and parents while dispelling inaccuracies about the industry.
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Get to Know Cleanliness Standards
With a small amount of practice, it is possible to understand the underlying motivation of a cleaning standard and to figure out the specific aspects of the specification that are applicable to the customer.
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Get to Know Cleanliness Standards
With a small amount of practice, it is possible to understand the underlying motivation of a cleaning standard and to figure out the specific aspects of the specification that are applicable to the customer.
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Don’t Ignore the Long-Term Risks of Short-Term Solutions
It’s crucial to know, understand and plan for the long-term risks and ramifications of any business decision as well as the ripple effect of any disruption.
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Elements of a Successful Supply Chain
At the core of just about every type of business is a supply chain, and as the economy continues becoming more global in nature, it’s more challenging for companies to ensure that their supply chains are operating at peak efficiency.
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Shop Addresses Skills Gap by Starting Vocational School
Custom Machine was struggling to find qualified machinists, and its president saw little being done about the skills gap, so he started a vocational school to train new machinists.
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Emerging Leader Keith Goodrich Uses Shop Experience as Trajectory to a Career in CAD/CAM Development
Keith spent years honing his skills in Mastercam software and learning from his coworkers while working at a job shop in Connecticut.
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Precision Machining Index Experiences Third Month of Contracting Activity
The Precision Machining Index registered 45.9 in September, which marks for a third month of quickening contraction of business activity as reported by surveyed precision machinists.
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