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PMPA 23 Apr 2021

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.

Basics 29 Mar 2021

Steel Defects Seams on Rolled Steel Products

Learn how to detect and avoid defect seams in rolled steel products.

Workforce Development 26 Mar 2021

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.

PMPA 25 Mar 2021

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.

PMPA 11 Mar 2021

Recovery, Recrystallization and Grain Growth — Three Phases of Annealing

Below are some of the terms and effects applicable to annealing steel.

PMPA 9 Mar 2021

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.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 23 Feb 2021

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.