Published July 2013
By Miles Free III
We thought that we were in the business to make parts, with zero defects and 100 percent on time. What do you mean I have to certify that they are conflict free? How would I know?”
Published May 2019 By Miles Free III Here are 31 things that spark joy for those in the precision machining industry. VIEW ARTICLE
PMPA/ITR Economics Forecast Report February 2022 Now is when your efforts at managing can really make a difference! Despite all of the angst and nail biting issues in the press these days, the US economy is strong and will continue to be strong in the coming years. Continued (but SLOWER!) growth is likely…
August 2025 Public Policy Webinar View/Download Slide Deck View Webinar
The PMPA Information Technology Committee will be discussing a myriad of technology solutions such as Q-NAP, CNC Machinist Pro, mobile device management, productivity tools, shop floor networking, communication tools, AR glasses and more! Recorded: May 2, 2022 at National Technical Conference in Milwaukee, WI. Speakers: Bridget Casey, Bracalante Greg McHale, Datanomix Joe Raker, Peterson Tool…
Going Paperless in the New Manufacturing Environment: Opportunities to be Touchless Brady Stevens from Global Shop Solutions Brady Stevens of Global Shop Solutions will dive into the key aspects of making your shop floor paperless. The presentation will tackle common problems manufacturers are facing today, common benefits manufacturers get from being paperless, tools you…
April 2021 Craftsman’s Cribsheet #95 Most defects in steel workpieces encountered in our precision machine shops are longitudinal in nature. This means that they go lengthwise with the bar, not transversely across the bar. VIEW/DOWNLOAD