Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief

12 Feb 2015

A Half-Century of Life

On March 21, I will celebrate my 50th birthday, and wow, what a ride it’s been so far. I can only imagine, as I continue along the “back nine” of my life, what exciting changes still lie ahead.

Basics 12 Feb 2015

Getting to Know Rotary Broaching

Discover ways to get the most from rotary broaching, including details regarding the materials best suited for broaching tools, the most effective speeds and feeds for specific tool shapes and sizes, and strategies for preparing the workpiece and applying the tool.

6 Feb 2015

John Detterbeck to Present at PMTS Knowledge Center

The “Understanding Chip Formation” Knowledge Center on Tuesday, April 21, at PMTS, will cover what skilled machinists need to understand when the tool is in the cut.

Workforce Development 4 Feb 2015

Record Number of Certifications Pursued for Metalworking Jobs

NIMS announced that it awarded a record number of credentials last year to individuals seeking to enter into or advance in jobs in the metalworking industry.

28 Jan 2015

A Flight around the World

Solar Impulse, an organization based in Switzerland, is planning a flight around the world with its entirely solar powered plane. ABB and Solar Impulse have formed an innovation and technology alliance ahead of the plane’s journey.

27 Jan 2015

Carbide Recycling Program Expands

Collecting 15 percent more used carbide in 2014 than in the previous year, Seco Tools' recycling effort continues to conserve increasing amounts of raw materials.

14 Jan 2015

Prototype to Production-Volume Honing

Here's a machine designed to meet a variety of honing needs. It features all-digital, servo-stroke honing for volumes ranging from prototype to high production.

14 Jan 2015

Play it Safe

Safety procedures often are sidestepped because the employee thinks he or she can get away with it every once in a while. Yet fluky injuries do happen during brief lapses in good judgement.

Shop Management Software 14 Jan 2015

Improve Productivity with Digital Tooling Data

This system seamlessly interfaces cloud-enabled digital tooling data and intelligence with production, inventory, and e-commerce to optimize shop productivity.

14 Jan 2015

PM Buyer's Guide

In January, Production Machining features the return of our Buyer’s Guide. In print or online, this valuable resource provides supplier information for more than 225 product categories.