Production Machining’s May 2021 News Highlights
By: Angela Osborne
Optimization is happening in a variety of meaningful ways throughout our industry. Learn how precision machining is moving forward — from collaborative partnerships and in-person industry events to the latest manufacturing facilities, service training programs and more. Precision machining is always looking toward continuous improvement.
Visit to Clippard Reveals Value-Added Projects
By: Lori Beckman
Senior Editor Lori Beckman describes her experience visiting Clippard Instrument Laboratory to write her June feature article and reveals a medical monitoring value-added project that the company is working on for a customer.
Precision Machining Index Sets Consecutive All-Time High Readings
By: Michael Guckes
Throughout 2021, new orders activity has outpaced production, resulting in quickly rising backlog levels and a new all-time high reading, besting 2018’s record.
#opinion
Compact Second-Op CNC Mill Gets Makeover
By: Derek Korn
New control and programming capabilities make this small VMC well suited for second-op work or use as a standalone production milling machine.
#techbrief
Micromachining Turns Images of the Queen into Tiny Portraits
By: Lori Beckman
Engineers at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Center (AMRC) used a turn/mill center to reproduce a series of tiny portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, down to only 1.4 mm wide, onto brass.
#micromachining
Time is Running Out to Nominate Your Production Machining 2021 Emerging Leader!
By: Lori Beckman
Consider nominating a young person in the precision machining industry who has a refreshing passion for what they do and are leaders in their organization or community while inspiring those around them. June 1 is the deadline!
Steel Defects Slivers on Rolled Steel Products
Steel defects slivers are, by their very nature, “injurious defects,” and as such rejectable.
#pmpa
Quick Setup Multi-Spindle Machines Offer Production Flexibility, Speed
By: Derek Korn
Gnutti explains how its models of multi-spindle machines can work with a variety of material types while offering faster setups and cycle times compared to conventional multi-spindle models.
As a Business Evolves, So Does its Machining Technology
By: Derek Korn
Gent Machine, now under its fourth-generation of family ownership, has made operational and equipment decisions to position it for continued success moving forward.
Museum Captures Spirit of U.S. Manufacturing Innovation, Problem-Solving, Design
By: Angela Osborne
American Precision Museum opens 2021 season May 1 with new interactive displays focused on the origin story of interchangeable parts.
How AI Will Revolutionize Your Business: 11 Predictions
By: Matthew Kirchner
Artificial Intelligence is already revolutionizing manufacturing. Small- and medium-sized businesses that ignore its impact do so at their own peril.
#opinion #Industry40
How Emotional Intelligence Helps Sustain a Workforce — Part 2
By: Carli Kistler-Miller
The lack of available skilled workers is an ongoing issue. A leader with Emotional Intelligence can leverage those skills to keep the workers they have.
#pmpa
