Miles Free Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA

9 Dec 2014

The Meaning of Ductility

In order to successfully deal with ductile materials, strategies such as chip control features on inserts, wiper style inserts, through tool coolant, interrupted cuts, chip breakers, and high pressure coolant can be considered.

2 Dec 2014

A Late Thanksgiving Tribute

Thanksgiving provides us the chance to recognize and thank the engineers, machinists and entrepreneurs who have designed and built modern technologies that keep us safe, comfortable and make our modern lifestyle possible.

25 Nov 2014

Teaching Manufacturing at High Schools is Becoming Popular

“With this class, I have the motivation ... It’s a way out, I don’t want to be working at McDonald’s.”

18 Nov 2014

OSHA Reporting Requirements for Employers Go into Effect Soon

There are four events that must be reported in a timely manner. Take a look at what is required before they go into effect.

14 Nov 2014

Craftsman's Cribsheet: Grinding Advice You Probably Didn't Know

Here are some reasons why you should not even need gloves when working on grinders and grinding machines.

Workforce Development 14 Nov 2014

Reporting Injuries and Illnesses: On-the-Job Obligation, Not a 'Right'

Paying attention to safety was how we sustained our business, by protecting the health and well-being of our employees.

11 Nov 2014

PMPA Member Featured in STEM Magazine

A recent article chronicles this company’s 2-year journey from a concept to the reality of having an internship and an apprenticeship program for high school and college students, as well as a fully equipped classroom within its facilities.

Workforce Development 4 Nov 2014

Equipment Upgrades Equal Workforce Upgrades

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was recently awarded a JOBS1st PA Tech Grant of $148,970. PMPA wrote a letter to support the grant application.

28 Oct 2014

OSHA Top 10 Violations from 2013

Savvy managers will make sure their safety training plans cover the general industry and general requirements topics listed here.

21 Oct 2014

PMPA Opposes OSHA’s Expanded Workplace Rule

The Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA) filed official comments opposing an administration proposal to place additional burdens on employers while loosening injury reporting requirements on employees.