Julia Hider Senior Editor

PMTS 11 Apr 2019

PMTS 2019 Recap

The 2019 Precision Machining Technology Show took place April 2-4, 2019 in Cleveland. Here’s a recap of the show.

Basics 1 Apr 2019

Discovering the Benefits of Collet Chucks

For shops making all types of parts, collet chucks can provide faster change-over, an increased gripping range, high rigidity and reduced maintenance.

PMTS 21 Mar 2019

PMTS Has a New Home

PMTS 2019’s new setting in Cleveland provides attendees with a convenient location, a foundation in manufacturing and new dining and entertainment options to explore.

Cutting Tools 7 Mar 2019

Learn to Improve Production on Swiss-Types, Hybrids at PMTS

The PMTS 2019 schedule includes a Tech Talk about improving businesses by using the right tools on Swiss-type machines and a showfloor demo of a hybrid machine.

Basics 26 Feb 2019

Understanding Porosity to Prevent Defective Castings

Porosity can affect the structural integrity and functionality of castings, but performing vacuum impregnation at the right point in the part production process can prevent these issues.

Workforce Development 19 Feb 2019

Tool Increases Understanding Between Employers, Employees

By decreasing the traits in their employees’ “blind spots,” employers can decrease unproductive behaviors.

Cutting Tools 12 Feb 2019

Heule Product Chosen as Finalist for SABC Innovation Award

Heule’s BSF back-spotfacing tool was selected as a finalist for the Swiss-American Business Council Innovation Award for its ability to reduce costs while improving quality.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 8 Feb 2019

Using ERP as a Foundation for Data-Driven Manufacturing

During a manual screw machine shop’s transition to CNC, it implemented an ERP system that will serve as the base for data-driven manufacturing.

Shop Management Software 29 Jan 2019

Employee Structure Provides Foundation for Success

By changing from a linear production system to a flexible, cell-based system, a shop is setting itself up to adapt to production changes and incorporate new technology.

22 Jan 2019

Sunnen Breaks Its Fund-Raising Record with Engine Sweepstakes

Sunnen’s annual sweepstakes at the Performance Racing Industry trade show raised more than $100,000 for Victory Junction.

PMTS 21 Jan 2019

PMTS Tech Talks to Focus on Skiving vs. Shaving, Deburring

The PMTS 2019 Tech Talk schedule includes presentations from Lester Detterbeck Enterprises on the differences between skiving and shaving, and Heule Precision Tools on deburring parts with cross holes.