Basics
Predictive Index: Learn How to Make Better Hiring Decisions and Develop
In November, PMPA began partnering with PI Worldwide to help solve the problem of finding and retaining skilled machinists.
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Four Steps to Better Equipment Effectiveness
Lean manufacturing typically gets the spotlight as the path to profit, but before you can have a lean operation, you need to get your processes under control.
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Predicting Size Change from Heat Treatment
While a precise forecast of a steel part’s size change during heat treating cannot be expected, by considering potential factors, a heat treater can provide a reasonable estimate that can help the shop prepare for final machining operations.
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The Many Sides of Workholding
Here's a broad look at different ways to approach workholding, from bar feeders to collet chucks to robotics.
Read MoreMachining Exotics
Production machining has changed from large runs of parts carved out of free machining materials to smaller runs of parts from much more difficult to machine materials. Learn how to adjust to this challenge.
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Making Stainless More Machinable
This article gives tips on how to further the enhancement of stainless steel machinability.
Read More6 Steps to Recovery
Rebuilding after any disaster takes clear communication and organization, and that’s where project management can help.
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Qualifying for Medical Work: Advice from a da Vinci Shop
Swiss shop with heavy medical experience shares how to get and keep medical customers.
Read MoreCreating the Indexable Insert
In the shop, we are often told how to use a cutting tool, but not necessary the mechanics behind the tool itself or how the tool is manufactured. A few articles Production Machining has published in the past discuss this topic.
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Proper Workholding Selection
An in-depth look at the overall application is the best way to determine the most suitable workholding for a job. Experienced workholding engineers can play an important role in the selection process.
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