Published August 13, 2024
Part 1 – Introduction and Machine Requirements Published August 13, 2024 Learn about machine requirements, bench setup, installation, and final adjustments for your attachment.
Thermal treatments, and post quench temper treatments below 1100 degrees F are not recommended because of their possible embrittling effects on susceptible steel grades in common use.
October 2022 Craftsman’s Cribsheet #111 PMPA’s Speaking of Precision podcasts can be found on major platforms or on PMPA.org. The list below of podcast resources for Quality and Shopfloor Operations podcasts: VIEW/DOWNLOAD
September 2017 | Craftsman’s Cribsheet #58 Machinability of different materials is generally expressed as a percentage compared with a known standard. Carbon and alloy steels are compared with 1212. So are stainless steels. Coppers, brasses and bronzes are compared with 360 Brass. The benchmark grade for aluminum is 2011 at 100 percent. Generally speaking,…
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: IT Series: Interview with Michael Vay Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn have a spirted and in-depth conversation with Kirk Precision’s Michael Vay to discuss all things AI and the effect it has on our lives as well as our precision machining shops. Published January 19, 2026 …
OEM manufacturers and businessmen EVERYWHERE, not just in JAPAN have taken their eyes off the ball of continuous improvement in their manufacturing processes. Continuous reduction in ‘costs’ is not the same as paying continuous attention to Quality. Monozukuri should not mean 安価.