Miles Free Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA
Machining Unleaded Materials — Reliability is Possible
Leaded steel is no longer produced in the United States. How do shops approach unleaded brass and steel machining?
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One Sign to Rule Them All
It is possible that one sign holds the key to understanding a shop’s culture and performance.
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A Reflection on 50 Years in Manufacturing
Miles Free III shares his stories and the lessons learned over 50 years in manufacturing.
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Slings — Critical Infrastructure in Your Shop
Safe sling use is critical for a safe work environment.
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E-Mobility — Opportunity, Not Existential Crisis
“We firmly believe that e-mobility presents a significant opportunity for innovation and growth.” — Markus Horn
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Turned and Polished Steel Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, How It Impacts Your Shop
Understanding the benefits provided by turned and polished steel barstock and its differences from cold-drawn steel barstock can help you and your team avoid unexpected performance issues.
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Cold-Drawn Steel Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, Benefits to Your Shop
Understanding the benefits provided by cold-drawn steel barstock can help you optimize the work you quote by maximizing benefits to your manufacturing process and customer.
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Markets Served — Who Knew?
PMPA members shared the markets they served in 2022. The top 5 may surprise you.
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Precision Ground Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, Benefits to Your Shop
Understanding the benefits provided by precision centerless ground barstock can help you avoid false economy and optimize the work you quote by maximizing benefits to your manufacturing process and customer.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 114: Factors Influencing Machined Surface Finish in Our Shops
Surface finish is the result of our machining process on raw materials.
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The Precision Machined Products Industry: 2022 Was a Very Good Year
The data supports continued optimism for the precision machining industry.
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What Is the True Value of Your Finished Goods Inventory?
Keeping a large finished stock inventory is the surest way to turn a large fortune into a small one.
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