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Markets Served — Who Knew?

PMPA members shared the markets they served in 2022. The top 5 may surprise you.

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Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Quality: Anisa Ali and Lisa Carrothers 

Two women share their journeys to manufacturing and quality, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.  

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Precision Ground Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, Benefits to Your Shop

Understanding the benefits provided by precision centerless ground barstock can help you avoid false economy and optimize the work you quote by maximizing benefits to your manufacturing process and customer.

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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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