Miles Free Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA
Safe, Smart, Sustainable, Stable — Dispelling the Manufacturing Myths
Manufacturing has had a bad rap for a long time. The 3-Ds — Dark, Dirty, Dangerous — are almost a universal cultural belief wherever you go and no matter with whom you speak.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 99: Iron
Iron is, by mass, the most common element on Earth, right in front of oxygen, forming much of the Earth's outer and inner core
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Mastery Program — Mastering our Craft
The program is designed to help precision machining professionals elevate their experience and knowledge. Miles Free III, the man behind the program, shares what he hopes attendees will gain.
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Heads Up on Lead
The latest information on lead in precision machining workpieces and options as the supply chain becomes an issue.
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Quality — A Better Definition for Manufacturing
Quality is a critical factor in manufacturing. Has the definition changed over the years?
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OSHA Emphasis Programs — What is On Regulator’s Radar for Precision Machining
OSHA Emphasis Programs (also called directions, directive or instructions) impact precision machining nationally and regionally. Miles has researched and listed the programs relevant to precision machining.
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What Makes a Production Machining Shop a Production Machining Shop?
A production machining shop is one that makes the things that give us the highest standard of living and safety, and quality of life.
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Data-Driven Manufacturing — Profitability GPS
What data drives your shop? Here’s an unexpected look at the kinds of data that you ought to be using to make your shop the most competitive and sustainable that it can. Spoiler alert — no new sensors or IT technologies are required to get the payback from these data tools.
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Cold Work: Work Hardening and Your Precision Machining Shop
The pros and cons of cold work, work hardening.
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Precision Machining — What Has Changed Since COVID-19 Began?
Is new technology the change? The essential workers that have been making parts that make a difference are the real change — and it is a positive change that bodes well for manufacturing, workforce and our economy.
Read MoreCarbon. Carbon. Carbon. The Secret to Understanding Steel
In the real estate industry, the secret to understanding how any property transaction will be priced is “Location. Location. Location.” In order to understand steel, it is Carbon. Carbon. Carbon.
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Why You Should Consider Standard Work
Standard work is a means to reduce the number of decisions that your performers need to make in order to ensure that compliant parts are produced.
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