Chris Felix Former Editor-in-Chief

Chris Felix is the former (now retired) Editor-in-Chief of Production Machining.

With a degree in technical writing and editing from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Chris began his career as an assistant editor with Modern Machine Shop magazine, eventually moving into the role of production manager. After leaving the machine tool industry for several years to run his own marketing and web design business, he returned to Gardner Business Media in 2005 as associate editor of Production Machining, and was named editor-in-chief in January 2019.

With the Production Machining brand’s association with the Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA), Chris was a regular participant at PMPA’s national events and some regional meetings.

Chris’s monthly column, “My Turn,” provided a personal touch to his reflections on the precision machined parts industry, often relating stories of his life, friends and family to important industry developments (August 2019, September 2019.)

Chris is an avid sports fan, with Cincinnati Reds baseball and University of Cincinnati football and basketball at the top of his list of team favorites.

Swiss-Types 1 May 2020

Swiss Shop Turns Precision into Profit

The quality demands for micro-machined parts are swiftly increasing. Shops must be ready and willing to adjust their machining strategies to fit the need.

2 Apr 2020

A Fond Farewell Heading into Retirement

My 22 years as an editor in the machine tool industry have flown by, but it’s time to bid farewell to the many friends who have made it such an interesting and unforgettable ride.

30 Mar 2020

Precision Machining Industry Comes Together to Save Lives

PMPA member shops offered their capabilities to help the healthcare industry in its desperate need of ventilators for coronavirus patients.

20 Mar 2020

Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus

To reduce the impact of the coronavirus outbreak conditions on businesses and employees, companies should act now to put appropriate measures in place.

20 Mar 2020

Legal Advice for Employers Regarding Coronavirus

Here is a comprehensive Q&A list for important information about employment-related issues facing employers as the COVID-19 coronavirus situation develops.

2 Mar 2020

A Focus on Management

Production Machining has added management topics to its editorial lineup this year. Here’s a look at how the continuous improvement strategies mentioned in this month’s management feature can apply well beyond the management level.

28 Feb 2020

Debunking the Deburring Process

A car manufacturer struggled with a complex and unreliable deburring process for its crank case production line until it was introduced to a tool designed specifically for cross-bore deburring.

Turning Machines 17 Feb 2020

Shop Prolongs Tool Life Through Machine Rigidity

After years of dealing with equipment breakdowns and repairs, this shop owner decided an upgrade to new machine tools would allow him to focus on making parts instead.

3 Feb 2020

Let Us Make Buying Easier

Providing quick access to supplier contact information, the Buyer’s Guide is designed to set up readers for a smoother and more effective buying experience at any time throughout the year.

3 Jan 2020

Are You Seeing 2020?

Without good vision, moving forward—in life, in business, or anywhere—can be difficult. Here are some ideas for creating a plan for the upcoming year.