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CRAFTSMAN’S CRIBSHEET NUMBER 65: 5 Ways Coarse Austenitic Grain Size Affects Your Machine Shop

Steel has a coarse austenitic grain size, a material characteristic that is usually reported on test reports and certification documents for the steel materials machined in shops, a result of not adding grain refining elements to a heat of steel.

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PMPA Technical Member Gosiger High Volume Finds Success in Customer Support and Offering a Niche Product Line

More than 90 years ago, Clarence H. Gosiger founded the C. H. Gosiger Machinery Company in Dayton, Ohio. Today, the business is still family owned and has evolved to become a leading supplier and servicer of CNC machines and manufacturing technology. 

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Training the Next Generation: Two PMPA Members Selected for 2018 STEP Awards

Nancy Peterson, chairman and CEO of Peterson Tool, and Joan Wrenn, co-owner, Hudson Precision Products, were this year’s nominees by PMPA for the Manufacturing Institute’s 2018 STEP Awards for excellence in manufacturing.

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When Things Go Bad, Don’t Ask Who, Ask ...

The performer is only one aspect of our system of providing products to our customers.

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Cutting Tools

Selecting the Right Milling Tool for Any Machining Task

High-performance milling cutters combine high cutting data with long tool life and efficiency, but certain factors must be considered when selecting tools for different machining tasks.

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Machines

The Impact of Multitasking in Today’s Shops

As the technology behind multitasking machines continues to advance, shops are reaping the benefits.

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Parts Cleaning

The Right Chemistry Can Improve a Parts Cleaning Process

The correct combination of factors should help you meet production, quality, personnel safety and environmental requirements. 

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Why Honing Oils Matter

Like any metalworking process, honing relies on a systemized approach of components working in concert to deliver optimized results. Honing oil is one of these critical components, and this article examines the role it plays in a successful honing operation. 

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