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PMPA 26 Apr 2019

Craftsman's Cribsheet: Accident Incident Response: What to Do When an Accident or Near-Miss Incident Without Injury Occurs in Your Shop

Your employer should have an emergency plan to deal with accidents and injuries in your shop. The following list is a refresher in the event that you can’t find your employer’s plan and you encounter an accident involving a coworker.

PMPA 26 Apr 2019

What Sparks Joy? Shop Edition

Here are 31 things that spark joy for those in the precision machining industry.

PMPA 26 Apr 2019

The Precision Machining Industry and the PMPA

Our industry has grown, from the model of small family ownership to support the founding craftsman’s talents, to almost 4,000 establishments, many still closely held, generating more than $18 billion in annual production.

Basics 25 Apr 2019

Take Steps to Make Cleaning Changes

A well-designed and carefully maintained cleaning process is essential to build and assemble quality product and to expand the customer base.

Parts Cleaning 25 Apr 2019

Take Steps to Make Cleaning Changes

A well-designed and carefully maintained cleaning process is essential to build and assemble quality product and to expand the customer base.

24 Apr 2019

Transformation of Powertrains is a Chance for Growth

We recently talked with Dr. Masahiko Mori, president of DMG MORI Co. Ltd., about what a shift towards alternative drives and changing requirements on combustion engines means for the machine tool builder’s future.

22 Apr 2019

3 Steps for Moving Toward a Predictive Maintenance Model

Predictive maintenance offers great promise for precision machining shops, but not all shops have the resources for immediate implementation. Here are some small measures to start making smart and informed decisions on maintenance strategies and scheduling.

19 Apr 2019

The Metalworking Economy: Expectations and Observations at Odds

Even though most economists are demonstrating that the global economy’s growth trends are leveling off, machine shop owners still seem to be showing signs of business optimism.