Craftsman Cribsheet No. 109: PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcasts — Engineering and Material Resources
The Precision Machined Products Association offers a variety of resources to its members.
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5 Lessons Learned from the Supply Chain Crisis
By: Dave Barned, Master Fluid Solutions
With so much upheaval impacting manufacturers in every sector, industry leaders are learning how to find a solution to avoid supply chain problems in the future.
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3D Printing Creates a Window of Automation Opportunity
By: Derek Korn
For this Omaha shop, periodic part inspection required an automated turning cell to pause production. Printing a plastic parts collection chute for delivery outside the cell solved this problem, and it turns out the shop has found 3D printing to be valuable in many other ways.
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Precision Machining Technology Review August 2022: IMTS Automation & Robots Preview
Edited by Angela Osborne
Production Machining’s IMTS Automation & Robots preview showcase includes Edge Technologies, Absolute Machine Tools/Productive Robots, LNS North America, FANUC America, Universal Robots and Lang Technovation.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining July 2022
By: Jan Schafer
In July, Precision Machining saw a bit smaller GBI drop than was seen in June.
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Useful Emotionally Intelligent Phrases
By: Carli Kistler-Miller
It is not always easy to communicate your message in a way that your employee is willing to hear it. Emotionally Intelligent (EI) managers have to be able to translate.
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Production Machining’s August 2022 News Highlights
Edited by Angela Osborne
Production Machining’s August 2022 news highlights include new technical support, rebuilding services and methodology as well as acquisitions, name changes, partnerships and more.
4 Considerations for Aerospace Component Cleaning
By: Jeff Beard, Business Development Manager - Parts Cleaning Solutions, Brulin
These pointers for aerospace cleaning can help companies understand best practices, safety and determining part cleanliness.
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Are You Ready? IMTS Is Right Around the Corner
By: Derek Korn
In addition to seeing the latest manufacturing equipment on display, the International Manufacturing Technology Show offers other sources of efficiency-boosting ideas you might possibly apply in your machining business.
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Take Your “Economist,” Not Your Engineer, to IMTS This Year
By: Miles Free
Heresy! Of course, you should take your engineers. And your leads, and your setup and operators. Why the heck should you take your economist? Does your shop even have one?
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Can a Job Shop Benefit From a CNC Multi-Spindle? This One Does.
By: Derek Korn
Although CNC multi-spindle machines are often dedicated to running one part or family of like parts, this Wisconsin job shop has found a way to make 20,000 parts per run its sweet spot for that equipment to better serve multiple customers.
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RW Screw: Where Automating Processes is a Common Thread
By: Derek Korn
This Northern Ohio contract machine shop increasingly integrates automation, in all its forms, as it adapts to the reality of a continually diminishing talent pool.
Craftsman Cribsheet #108: OSHA Citations in FY 2021 for NAICS 332721 — Precision Turned Product Manufacturing
By: Miles Free
Watch out for the common OSHA citations listed below. Manufacturers should aim to find and fix any shortcomings in these areas to eliminate recognized hazards and reduce the risk of violations in your shop.
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VIDEO: Emerging Leader Committed to Excellence
By: Lori Beckman
Ben Nikkel is committed to learning, leading and relationship building in his management role at Hirsh Precision Products.
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10 Reasons to Outsource Internal Audits
Here are 10 reasons (in no order) Lisa Carrothers gives in favor of outsourcing internal audits that she hopes will give others pause to consider doing the same.
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Thriving With You in 2022: Sharing Solutions
By: Carli Kistler-Miller
PMPA’s National Technical Conference 2022 (held at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 1-3, 2022) had packed sessions, excited attendees and a lot of learning, sharing and networking.
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VIDEO: Emerging Leader is Much More than a CNC Programmer
By: Lori Beckman
This 30-year-old is a talented innovator, trainer, teacher and loyal hard worker, respected by all his co-workers at Norman Noble Inc. He’s the go-to employee when someone on the shop floor needs a problem solved.
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Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining June 2022
By: Jan Schafer
Precision Machining’s growth slowed in June.
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Cutting Tool Insert Options for Turning HRSA Materials
Edited by Derek Korn
Consideration of the types of tools used to turn heat-resistant super alloys commonly used for aerospace components is a necessary part of developing an effective machining process for those materials.
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Precision Machining Technology Review July 2022: IMTS Machining Centers Preview
Edited by Angela Osborne
Production Machining’s IMTS Machining Centers preview showcase includes Expand Machinery, Hardinge, Mikron Corp., DN Solutions, Kyocera Precision Tools and Mitsui Seiki.
