October 2010 ISSUE

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October 2010 |
COVER STORY

PMPA Adds New Safety 'Tools You Can Use'--ASH Inc.

PMPA is proud to announce the addition of American Safety and Health Management Consultants Inc. (ASH) as a membership benefit to PMPA members.

FEATURES

Turning Machines

Combining Old and New Technologies Pays Off

By pursuing a pragmatic growth policy that coupled advanced CNC Swiss technology with the speed and cost effectiveness of existing cam machines, Precision Plus (Elkhorn, Wis.) has thrived.

Energy-Conscious Machine Tools

Energy costs are on the rise, and new regulations mandate that manufacturing facilities reduce their consumption levels and overall carbon footprints.
Measurement

Fast Inspection Adds Dollars to the Bottom Line

Putting out good products and being profitable are what it’s all about in the machining business.
Transfer Machines

From Blank to Box

Global Gear & Machining created a new cell that requires no human intervention.

PMPA Adds New Safety 'Tools You Can Use'--ASH Inc.

PMPA is proud to announce the addition of American Safety and Health Management Consultants Inc. (ASH) as a membership benefit to PMPA members.

PMPA Government Affairs Committee Chairman Urges Members to Vote

Please go to the polls next month and vote.

PMPA Technical Member Profile: Chase Brass & Copper Co.

Chase Brass & Copper Company traces its origins to a business established in 1837 in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Bar Feeds

The Many Sides of Workholding

Here's a broad look at different ways to approach workholding, from bar feeders to collet chucks to robotics.

Using Energy Efficiently Can Boost Profitability

As energy costs increase, making efficient use of kilowatts is more important than ever.

Mitch Goozé: Branding for Machine Shops


Michelle LaBrosse , Founder, Cheetah Learning: Avoiding ‘While You Were Out’ Syndrome


Steven Kline, Jr.: Not Your Father's Recession


Chris Koepfer: Living by Deadlines


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