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Sign up for your free subscription to Production Machining magazine, bringing you the process and product information to help you do your job more effectively. Topics include Swiss-type machining, rotary transfer, multi-spindle, multitasking and single-spindle turning.
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Manufacturing Data Collection and Management Transforms Swiss Shop
A New Hampshire high-volume precision solutions manufacturer and an innovative software solutions provider have collaborated in upgrading the shop’s data collection and organization methods, maximizing output and competitiveness.
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Studer Expands Universal Cylindrical Grinder Series
Studer introduces new features to its external universal cylindrical grinding machines S33 and S31, which now provide additional distances between centers.
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Breaking Stereotypes in Product Development Practices
Contrary to common practice, manufacturers should consider manufacturing analysis first before moving into detailed product design. CAM first; CAD later.
Read MoreCraftsman'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.
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PMPA Member Horberg Industries Finds Success in its Longevity and Attention to Detail
When Horberg Industries needed to put together outreach statements on the subject of RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) compliance, the company turned to PMPA.
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What Sparks Joy? Shop Edition
Here are 31 things that spark joy for those in the precision machining industry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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