Shop and School Symbiosis
PMPA member Clippard Instrument Laboratory has been working with Butler Tech for over 45 years and the benefits keep growing.
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My Journey to an Accidental Career that Became My Passion
“Machining was not the career I chose; it chose me.”
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Implementation and Tracking: Strategic Planning | Part 2
A strategic plan that you have to dust off does not advance your business.
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Onshoring Weather Report: Strong Tailwinds!
Onshoring, reshoring, nearshoring: these terms are showing up with increasing frequency in the news and online. But is there evidence that these are real?
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Do You Have a Plan or a Wish? Strategic Planning | Part 1
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Expery
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A No/Low-Cost Solution to Employee Retention
Studies show a little employee recognition goes a long way. Here are the 5Ws to consider for success.
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New Thinking from the New Generation for the New Year
“We have to learn to think in a new way.” –Albert Einstein
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Roles of Women in Manufacturing: What I Learned
Over 20 women were featured in the Roles of Women in Manufacturing series, which started in January 2023.
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Machining Unleaded Materials — Reliability is Possible
Leaded steel is no longer produced in the United States. How do shops approach unleaded brass and steel machining?
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 121: ISO Turning — What Does it All Mean?
How to make sense of all those different letters and numbers in ISO turning inserts.
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Shipping/Receiving in Manufacturing: Yahaira Bermudez, Ramona Campbell and Elizabeth Colin
Three women share their journeys to shipping/receiving in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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One Sign to Rule Them All
It is possible that one sign holds the key to understanding a shop’s culture and performance.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 120: Safety Needs to Be Comfortable
It’s important to be conscious of how comfortability affects performance.
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A Reflection on 50 Years in Manufacturing
Miles Free III shares his stories and the lessons learned over 50 years in manufacturing.
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IT in Manufacturing: Bridget Casey and Missy Gedridge
Two women share their journeys to IT in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Slings — Critical Infrastructure in Your Shop
Safe sling use is critical for a safe work environment.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 119: Defeating the Hanging Cross-Hole Burr
Deburring is a tedious task that is better left to machines.
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Engineers in Manufacturing: Madison Park and JoAnn Vlach
Two women share their journeys to engineering, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 118: Put A Little Shine In Your Day
A few hours of preventive maintenance time now will save you an order of magnitude in downtime later by getting ahead of problems.
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