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PODCAST – Talking Business Part 7 with Special Guest John Detterbeck
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Talking Business Part 7 with Special Guest John Detterbeck Carli Kistler-Miller, Emily Riley, and David Wynn are joined by John Detterbeck for part 6 of this special limited series where John shares lessons learned in his life in the precision machining industry. Published September 1, 2025
CRIBSHEET – #43 Why Tool Life Can Vary: Carbon and Alloy Steels
April 2016 | Craftsman’s Cribsheet #43 Here are six factors that can affect tool life in your shop. VIEW/DOWNLOAD
ARTICLE – The Business Case for Business Travel
Published May 2008 By Darlene Miller As the president of Permac Industries, I find the time to participate in a number of trips sponsored by the PMPA. VIEW ARTICLE
SMED vs EOQ-The Customer Makes The Difference
It is the increase in the lot size that is the
most powerful determinant of the amortization of cost of setup.
ECONOMIC ORDER QUANTITY is in your customer’s control and ultimately delivers drives far greater savings than your cutting set up time in half, and in half again as we have just shown.To Advance Member Companies- PMPA Government Affairs
To advance member companies is part of the PMPA’s Mission; “to identify legislative issues having a significant impact on the Precision Machining Industry… to provide information to impact those issues” is part of the PMPA Government Affairs Committee’s Mission. The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 signed into law today by President…
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ARTICLE – What is the True Value of Your Finished Goods Inventory ?
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. by Miles Free III Director of Industry Affairs, PMPA Published February 1, 2023 One of my favorite learning moments was a discussion between myself and…
