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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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Steel Defects Slivers on Rolled Steel Products
Steel defects slivers are, by their very nature, “injurious defects,” and as such rejectable.
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How Emotional Intelligence Helps Sustain a Workforce — Part 2
The lack of available skilled workers is an ongoing issue. A leader with Emotional Intelligence can leverage those skills to keep the workers they have.
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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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Steel Defects Seams on Rolled Steel Products
Learn how to detect and avoid defect seams in rolled steel products.
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How Emotional Intelligence Helps Sustain a Workforce — Part 1
The lack of available skilled workers is an ongoing issue. It’s easier to keep a good employee than to find one. A leader can leverage Emotional Intelligence skills to keep the workers they have.
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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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Recovery, Recrystallization and Grain Growth — Three Phases of Annealing
Below are some of the terms and effects applicable to annealing steel.
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Highest and Best Use for Operating Expenses
To keep your business going, you need more than workforce, equipment and materials. PMPA Affinity Partners can enhance your workforce safety, protect your investment in plant and equipment, provide lower costs for energy and shipping, and expedite your quoting process.
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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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