May 2015 ISSUE
May 2015 |
COVER STORY
Moving Forward with Self-Directed Work Teams
We all deal with change in different ways. It’s critical to first, recognize, and next, do something constructive about it. The Ohio shop is well on its way on both fronts.
FEATURES
Fordsell's Journey
Founded in 1946, Fordsell Machine Products began as a supplier of single-spindle, screw-machine parts.Software
Handling Machining Complexity with CAM
With the increase in demand for closer tolerances on difficult-to-machine parts, shops look to improve efficiency through simplified processes.How Chemistry Determines Machinability: Manganese Sulfides
The manganese and sulfur content shown on the cert determine the volume fraction of manganese sulfides in the steel.Machines
Moving Forward with Self-Directed Work Teams
We all deal with change in different ways. It’s critical to first, recognize, and next, do something constructive about it. The Ohio shop is well on its way on both fronts.Rethinking Manufacturing with Digital Knowledge
As many thousands of machinists make their way toward well-earned retirements, how many recognize how much those jobs have shifted toward acquiring, using and storing machining knowledge digitally?The Softer Side of Metalworking
Companies are realizing that there is a softer side to metalworking that includes providing its people the communication tools to be invested in the business.Using Wet Blasting to Boost Tool Performance
It is well known that the geometry of a tool’s cutting edge is a key factor in its efficiency. Increasing edge radius generally extends tool life by helping it to remove metal more efficiently.PMPA Education Foundation Awards Grant to Thaddeus Stevens College
Michael Gammache, from Machined Products Co. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and a 1974 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Graduate, delivered an $8,500 gift from the Precision Machined Products Association Education Foundation Fund granted to the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology’s Machine Tool and Technology program.PMPA Government Advocacy: What is at Stake in Washington?
The federal government affects every aspect of your business.Prosperity in 2015: If You Dare
This year and next year are poised to be very profitable years for our shops, employees and industry, if we have the courage to manage our businesses, rather than just avoid the challenges.Wear Abatement Strategies Save Money
Wear abatement strategies are especially important when selecting metal scrap handling equipment.Chris Felix: Great Leaders Maximize Organizational Talent
Matthew Kirchner: Creative Recruiting Ideas