PMPA: The Precision Machined Products Association
The Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA) is an international trade association representing the interests of the precision machined products industry. While PMPA consists mainly of U.S-. and Canada-based manufacturers, its members also operate facilities in various industrial markets around the globe. The PMPA has been in continuous operation since its inception in 1933. The success of the organization can be directly attributed to the ongoing involvement of its members at the chapter level, committee level and on the Board of Directors. The PMPA consists of industry leaders who understand that a strong trade association is critical to ensure the future of manufacturing in North America.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 134: ISO Material Groups: Steel
How to interpret the machinability of various forms of steel.
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Composition of Steel-Reporting Practices for Unspecified Elements
Sometimes the test report shows more chemical elements than we expect. Here’s why.
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Keeping It In The Family — Succession Tips From Those Who Lived It | Part 1
PMPA members share some tips to avoid getting burned when passing the business torch from one family member to another.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 133: Identifying ISO Workpiece Material Groups
When selecting the right tooling for a job, it is important to understand how that selection will impact your end results.
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How to Differentiate First Aid From a Recordable Event
First aid is not a recordable. Recordables are injuries that require treatment beyond first aid.
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Domain Mastery for Mastering Change
What are the positions on your team’s roster to ensure that you win the game of ‘change?’
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 132: Why You Should Care About Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls are becoming an increasingly cited regulation. Here’s how to minimize these hazards.
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Do You Have Single Points of Failure?
Plans need to be in place before a catastrophic event occurs.
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Helping Employees With Open Enrollment
Providing clear information will go a long way to ensure a successful open enrollment.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No.131: FANUC Macro Programming Basics
Macros are essential to high-production CNC programming because they simplify blocks of code.
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Safety First! That Applies to Psychological Safety, Too
Psychological safety is important for continuous improvement.
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‘Can You Hold This Tolerance?’ Is Not An Engineering Question
The implications of tolerances go far beyond mere technical compliance.
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