PM Blog
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.
Read More
VIDEO: Creating an Unsmashable Guitar
Several of Sandvik’s divisions teamed up with a guitar designer to produce an unsmashable metal guitar for renowned musician Yngwie Malmsteen.
Watch
Students Sign for Careers, Not College
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos participated in Butler Tech’s Manufacturing Recognition and Signing Day, when 39 students signed commitment letters to work in manufacturing jobs at Greater Cincinnati companies.
Read More
Automated Deburring Made Simple
With its X-Bores series of deburring tools, Switzerland-based Heule has developed solutions for the automated deburring of cross bores.
Read More
Tornos Technologies Showcases SwissNano at Grand Opening
Tornos Technologies US announces the grand opening of its Customer Center Chicago.
Read More
Don’t Make a Habit of Disliking Customers
I have long contended that as business people, we can dislike up to three customers at time. Any more than that, and the problem is probably us.
Read More
PMTS 2019 Recap
The 2019 Precision Machining Technology Show took place April 2-4, 2019 in Cleveland. Here’s a recap of the show.
Read More
Machining Index Surprises with Strong First Quarter Expansion
The Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining registered 53.9 during March, bringing the first-quarter average reading to 54.8.
Read More
Outsourcing Optimizes Control Panel Construction
Given the multiple challenges associated with in-house panel building such as quality design, expertise, support and technology, outsourcing quickly becoming a viable option.
Read More
An Unconventional Approach to Multi-Spindle Production
This shop went with its gut, pushing back on the suppliers who said, "You're making a mistake." It's creative use of multi-spindle technology for small lot sizes is no mistake.
Read More
Gunning for Productivity at the Spindle
Looking to improve its precision milling operations, this firearms component manufacturer went after the vibration problems that were creating poor tolerances and shortening tool life.
Read More
The Fruits of Labor
Often noted as the most important factor in job satisfaction is the level of praise and appreciation an employee is shown.
Read More
