Chris Felix

Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief

Parts Cleaning

Automotive Supplier Capitalizes on Energy Efficient Cleaning

A continuous cleaning system provides excellent cleaning capabilities with short cycle times, as well as a high level of energy efficiency for this automotive supplier.

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Cutting Tools

Grooving, Cutoff and Multidirectional Turning

This single-sided tool is designed to handle a range of applications, including cutoff, grooving, deep grooving, face grooving, side turning and profiling, in a single platform, simplifying the tooling selection process.

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Methods to Host Nakamura-Tome Tech Days

On May 11-12, Methods Machine Tools Inc. will open its doors to exhibit the latest Nakamura-Tome multitasking turning centers and strategies for machining precision parts.

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A Resource for Rotary Transfer

Visit PM’s Rotary Transfer Machines zone for useful information about this technology, from new products to application stories to quick access to suppliers.

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Lessons for Turning Exotics

While exotic materials bring some important advantages to the table, they also create machining challenges. With careful planning and the right tools and methodology in place, these challenges can be effectively met.

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When the Next Generation Takes Over

We continue to see young stars in the making in all professions. We really will be in good hands; history tells us so. We just need to have faith.

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Shorten Cycle Times for Tube Machining

Suhner, in cooperation with Wagner (a German manufacturer for OD thread rolling heads), has developed a special process that allows threading operations in short cycle times.

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Tool Change Improves Production

Here’s a shop that retooled a heavy duty OD turning and facing job resulting in triple the material removal rate and more than double the tool life.

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Advancements in ERP Software Maximize Productivity

ERP shop management software provides a tool to ensure that a shop's resources are deployed in an efficient and profitable way. Check out one product's latest features.

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Young Leaders Group Created at PMPA Management Update

Young leaders from PMPA member companies assembled for a round-table brainstorming session to discuss ideas for further engaging and energizing succeeding generations of company leaders.

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Parts Cleaning

Effective Vapor Degreasing Operations

Cleaning can be an expensive step in the production process, but its value can be measured based on losses that would be incurred without these procedures. This vapor degreasing system is performing as expected.

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Turn-Mills

Stretching the Limits with Swiss

This precision component supplier has high expectations when purchasing equipment. Customer requirements are intensifying, and its new technology must keep pace.

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