Workforce Development
Determine Passivation of Stainless
Properly cleaned stainless steel is naturally protected from corrosion by a thin, passive film. But this passive layer can be removed or scratched. A passivation meter measures the surface potential under controlled conditions.
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Integrated Solutions for Chip Removal and Fluid Filtration
Shops can easily view chips simply as waste, hardly giving a second thought to the disposal process and the potential related savings. By keeping an eye on the waste and choosing the most efficient methods of chip disposal, a shop can easily add to the bottom line through substantial savings.
Read MoreKeep Your Eye on the Ball
Whether the goal is lights-out production or simply maintaining a more refined machining process, monitoring systems and software can contribute a great deal to accomplishing success.
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Simplifying Fire Prevention
Every machining facility should have a plan in place for fire prevention. An automatic fire suppression system installed on a machine can be the solution.
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Technology Hits the Road
As a strategy to assist in its tradeshow follow-up efforts, this company has put a demonstration vehicle on the road to bring its technology to prospective customers.
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Turnkey Service for Precision Part Production
The company provides a turnkey service that facilitates production of precision parts suitable to run on cam-type Swiss automatics. Personnel work in-house to cover requirements for the entire process, from initial cycle time estimates to the final machine acceptance run. Customers have reported ROI of 6 months because of the low package price, the company says.
Read MorePrecision Manufacturing Skills Standards
NIMS is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited developer of precision manufacturing skills standards and competency assessments. Credentials for CNC milling operators and CNC turning operators are the most recent certification products available from National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Also, the first on the job trainer and training coordinator (OJT) certifications were issued at the beginning of last year.
Read MoreBy My Calculations...
Access various calculators to assist in better shop management practices.
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The Case For Process Monitoring
This article looks at new deveopments in process monitoring for production machining applications.
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Employee Handbook – Empowering Employee Success
"The purpose of the Employee handbook is to make sure each person knows his or her responsibilities. The Employee also must be made aware of what happens when the correct choices are not made."
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