Production Machining's Top 10 May Articles

Source: (top left) PM, (top right) E & J Parts Cleaning Inc., (bottom left) Creative Technology Corp., (bottom right) Paul Horn GmbH

Our most-viewed May articles cover a diverse range of topics across the precision manufacturing industry. They discuss strategies for thread rolling, the importance of community engagement, micro screw production for the watch industry, precision cleaning in industrial settings, the long-term approach to sales and much more.

10. Guiding Manufacturers Through the Latest Energy Market Trends

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In the midst of rapid environmental transformations and regulatory adjustments, modern manufacturers face a dual challenge: staying competitive in a fluctuating market while also prioritizing sustainability. With the energy landscape evolving, industry frontrunners must adjust to emerging trends to enhance operations, manage risks effectively, and capitalize on new prospects. Read the full article.

9. Production Machining's May 2024 News Highlights

At Production Machining, we pride ourselves on bringing our readers relevant industry news. Our May 2024 news highlights include new partnerships, personnel appointments and more. Read the full list.

8. Honor Your Scope

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Shops today comply with various quality management standards like ISO 9001:2015, TS-16949, and AS9100D. Achieving compliance earns them certificates, often displayed in lobbies and online. A key feature of these certificates is a statement of scope. Read the article.

7. An Unexpected, But Cool, Triple-Brand Alliance

A recent project led GBM brands Production Machining, MoldMaking Technology and Plastics Technology — to cover the same manufacturer. The connection between MMT in terms of mold tooling and PT in terms of injection molding seems fairly clear. But, how did precision, high-volume turning/PM fit in? Read more.

6. Sales Is Not A Sprint, It’s A Marathon

Source: PMPA

“The relationship between a shop and a supplier is like a marriage — if you keep working at it, it can last a long time.” Read more about how salespeople can improve their relationships with customers.

5. Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision

.Source: E & J Parts Cleaning Inc.

By dilligently working to create an ISO 5 cleanroom, and investing in a cleanliness analysis microscope and a vacuum vapor degreasing system, this parts cleaning business is growing its business to cover the gamet of precision cleaning. Read the story here.

4. Moldmaker Finds Value in Swiss-Type Machining

Source: Creative Technology Corp.

This multifaceted manufacturer has added CNC sliding-headstock turning technology to complement its established mold tooling production and new injection molding capabilities as it continues to pursue complex medical work along a vertically integrated path. Read the story.

3. Producing Micro Screws for the Watch Industry

Source: Paul Horn GmbH

To ensure that the famous “Swiss movement” of a watch runs smoothly, in addition to numerous precision components and gears, the precision mechanical masterpiece must ultimately be held together by screws. Their production requires a great deal of know-how, so it is no wonder that well-known Swiss watch manufacturers rely on micro-precision screws from their own country.

2. The Importance of All of Us Getting Out

Travel is an essential aspect of Derek Korn's (writer and editor-in-chief if you're new here) role at Production Machining. However, it holds equal significance for readers in terms of shifting focus from working in their business to working on it. He outlines some examples illustrating both scenarios in his recent column.

1. Taking a Calculated Approach to Thread Rolling

Source: CJWinter

What is thread rolling and how do we streamline the process?
Thread rolling operations for Swiss-type lathes, multi-spindles and other turning equipment can be enhanced using online calculators to determine optimal process parameters. Read more.