PM Blog
Craftsman's Cribsheet: OSHA 2019 Top 5 Violations
Here are the five most frequent violations applicable to our General Industry precision machining shops, as presented at the NSC 2019 conference.
Read More
Lack of Cybersecurity Skills in Manufacturing Leads to Career Program, and Other Workforce Development News
The Siemens Foundation has provided a $1.25 million grant for a comprehensive workforce development program for cybersecurity in manufacturing; Hudson Valley Community College’s new 37,000-square-foot facility will allow the college to double enrollment in the manufacturing program; and Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. conducted a training and workforce development program for some students in Houston, Texas.
Read More
Emerging Leader Hayley Serruya Works Hard to Build New Acquisition
In her role as V.P. of operations, Hayley is guiding the integration of the systems, reporting and culture, so both E.J. Basler and its newly acquired company can work together as one.
Read More
Shop Turns to Vertical Turning for Small Batch Sizes
Vertical turning lathes are often used for large batch sizes, but a Swiss gear manufacturer is using the machines to produce small batch sizes of precision gears and transmission components.
Read More
Pilot Precision Products Celebrates Grand Opening
The new company offers broaching tools and small, round cutting tools.
Read More
MedTech Demo Day, Oct. 10, Offers Latest Technologies, On-Site Evaluations
MedTech seminars, demos and promotions are available during the event.
Read More
Emerging Leader Sonia Dumoulin Proves Passion Leads to Success
Sonia’s success story serves as a shining example that a college degree is not always a necessary tool for finding a fulfilling career.
Read More
When You Know it’s Right
Unfortunately, not all major decisions are this easy. This life-changing choice, though, is a no-brainer.
Read More
Bar Feeders Evolve to Interconnectivity
Bar feeding continues to broaden its contributions to making turned parts faster and better. Ethernet interconnectivity can be the next step to increased profitability.
Read More
Lean Thinking Results with 'Blu Balls' Coolant Nozzle
Although Lean thinking often results with an elimination of a step or waste, Bill Hovey, owner of Telemark CNC LLC, used lean thinking to develop a new coolant nozzle.
Read MoreWhere Steel Properties Come From
The properties of the steel materials we machine in our shops are the result of a complex interplay between chemical composition, developed by hot and cold work, and further controlled by various thermal treatments to develop microstructures.
Read More
#PMPAstories: Tell Us Your Story
There are so many stories to tell, and Carli encourages PMPA members to share their PMPA professional and personal stories.
Read More
