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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 114: Factors Influencing Machined Surface Finish in Our Shops

Surface finish is the result of our machining process on raw materials.

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Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Machinists Julia Dister and Sarah Grieve

Julia and Sarah share their journeys to becoming machinists and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.  

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The Precision Machined Products Industry: 2022 Was a Very Good Year

The data supports continued optimism for the precision machining industry.

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Manufacturing Management: Laura Carter and Britany Dittmer

Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Laura and Britany share their manufacturing journeys to management and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing. 

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What Is the True Value of Your Finished Goods Inventory?

Keeping a large finished stock inventory is the surest way to turn a large fortune into a small one. 

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Welcome to John Habe IV, PMPA’s New Board President

At the PMPA Annual Meeting held at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona, in October 2022, John Habe IV was welcomed as the Board of Directors President.

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Manufacturing Skills Training: Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo

Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: A precision machining career starts with skills. Virginia and Laiken share their journey and how they help prepare the next generation.

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Training Is More Than a Skills Upgrade

Training is more than a skills upgrade. Training is a process that creates a virtuous cycle for your performers, culture and shop. Why do we train? Why do we need to train?

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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 113: PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcasts — Leadership

PMPA’s Speaking of Precision podcasts can be found on major platforms or on PMPA.org.

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Choosing Work Perks

Workforce is tight and there are a lot of ideas to retain your skilled workers. How do you choose?

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