December 2025 Issue

December

December 2025

Digital Edition
One Shop, Multiple New Examples of Automation
Cover Story

One Shop, Multiple New Examples of Automation

Cobots, robots and automated sand blasting and painting systems are enabling this Wisconsin machine shop to increase production while eliminating repetitive manual operations on various processes.

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Features

Featured articles from the December 2025 issue of Production Machining

Precision Machining Index Climbs Into Expansion

Precision Machining Index Climbs Into Expansion

The GBI: Precision Machining finally broke past the 50 mark with strong October results. 

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Are You Over- or Under-Maintaining Your Fluid Systems?

Are You Over- or Under-Maintaining Your Fluid Systems?

Consider this advice which can help you strike the right balance in your fluid maintenance efforts.

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Holding Aerospace Tolerances 24/7 in Central Wisconsin
Grinding

Holding Aerospace Tolerances 24/7 in Central Wisconsin

Exceedingly challenging machining applications have a way of becoming achievable with the right team and equipment. Pointe Precision offers a case in point with its new automated fuel metering valve grinding and measurement cells.

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High-Speed Machining: Principles, Benefits and Practical Advice
Tooling

High-Speed Machining: Principles, Benefits and Practical Advice

A manufacturer of air turbine spindles suggests best practices when using small-diameter tools for precision, high-speed machining operations.

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Emerging Leaders Know Collaboration is Key

Emerging Leaders Know Collaboration is Key

Although most of this year’s Emerging Leaders didn’t anticipate a career in manufacturing, their impact on their companies and the industry in general has been significant.

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The Role of Abrasive Honing Technology in Modern Manufacturing
Tooling

The Role of Abrasive Honing Technology in Modern Manufacturing

Despite their widespread use, engineered abrasives are frequently thought of as simple one-size-fits-all tools that are easily interchangeable. This oversimplification masks the true potential of abrasive technology.

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An Indicating Snap Gage Primer

An Indicating Snap Gage Primer

The variable snap gage, with its built-in features and combined with modern digital readout devices, offers a sound and easy-to-use tool for controlling critical diameters.

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Key Takeaways from the PMPA 2025 Annual Meeting
PMPA

Key Takeaways from the PMPA 2025 Annual Meeting

Discover how the PMPA 2025 Annual Meeting elevated the industry through high-impact networking and expert insights.

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Don’t Leave Shopfloor Learning to Time and Chance

Don’t Leave Shopfloor Learning to Time and Chance

A dynamic and universal standards framework that uses your unique workflow as the basis for your training program can optimize your training efforts.

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Consider Bringing Passivation In-House
Medical

Consider Bringing Passivation In-House

Given the growing acceptance of citric passivation, shops might find bringing this process in-house can lower manufacturing costs and speed delivery lead times.

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