November 2010 ISSUE
Aqueous Cleaning for Aerospace
A turbine manufacturing plant phases out an obsolete vapor degreasing system, making the change to aqueous-based cleaning.
FEATURES
A Few Words from New PMPA President Jeff Ohlemacher
Jeff Ohlemacher was named the new president of PMPA at last month’s Annual Meeting.Parts Cleaning
Aqueous Cleaning for Aerospace
A turbine manufacturing plant phases out an obsolete vapor degreasing system, making the change to aqueous-based cleaning.Shop Management Software
Automated Stock Room Enhances Lean Efforts
In a lean effort to do more with less, this company replaced the stock room shelving with four Kardex-Remstar horizontal carousels integrated with pick-to-light technology and FastPic inventory management software.Machines
Cut Cycle Times in Half
Jake Grainger says he always had a mechanical bent, and 38 years ago when he first walked into a screw machine shop he was hooked.Four Common Mistakes When Making Process Changes
Engineering and process changes are a fact of life in our precision machining shops.IMTS Reinforces Manufacturing Optimism
What was most notable during the show was the investment climate.Measurement
Portable, Digital Microscope Records High Resolution Images
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. And sometimes having the ability to take and send a high-resolution digital photograph from the shop floor can be worth thousands of dollars in time savings.Predicting Size Change from Heat Treatment
While a precise forecast of a steel part’s size change during heat treating cannot be expected, by considering potential factors, a heat treater can provide a reasonable estimate that can help the shop prepare for final machining operations.
Mitch Goozé: Keys to Building a Measurable Marketing Plan
Laurie Harbour: Managing an Up and Down Economy