Published September 2014
By Miles Free III
PMPA helps our members intelligently manage regulatory risk by paying attention to proposals in Washington D.C. that could have a harmful effect on manufacturing and their businesses.
ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS Copyright 1997 Based on a series of articles appearing in Machine Design Magazine (1962). Reprinted in 1997. Chapter 1 – What is a Screw Machine Product? Chapter 2 – Shape of Part Chapter 3 – Machining Operations Chapter 4 – Tolerances and Finishes Chapter 5 – Materials Chapter…
Published June 2007 By Miles Free III This week, I received a Manufacturing Sector Report from the Environmental Protection Agency covering motor vehicle parts manufacturing. VIEW ARTICLE
PMPA Business Trends November 2024 Our November 2024 Sales index dropped substantially as Hours of First Shift Scheduled declined, not unexpected at the end of the year. At the same time, forward-looking sentiment for the next three months pivoted to the upside, with three of four indicators turning positive. The mixed message from the data…
Published May 2018 By Miles Free III Two PMPA members were honored by the Manufacturing Institute’s 2018 STEP Awards for excellence in manufacturing. VIEW ARTICLE
Published June 2008 By Miles Free III In the Midwest, we see the China trade issue pretty simply. VIEW ARTICLE
What is Pitch Diameter? Published August 13, 2024 Among many measurement parameters for threaded parts, pitch diameter is considered to be crucial. Some typical thread dimensions which define taps, dies, bolts, and other helically threaded parts include pitch, depth, angle, and major and minor diameters. The pitch diameter (also known as the effective…