Published January 2012
By Miles Free III
Hidden variation is what increases your costs.
Definitions of Hourly Measures in the Precision Machined Products Industry In the Precision Machined Products Industry, there are never-ending discussions concerning definitions of different hourly measures as well as utilization measures based on these hours. To assist in getting the thinking consistent throughout the Precision Machined Products Industry in regard to hour definitions and…
These 5 tips will address your overheating problem by reducing the friction, surface adhesion, and improving removal of heat; improving the tool’s ability to withstand cutting conditions; and reducing the heat inputs by decreasing speed and increasing feed.
FTR’s Don Ake discusses the current transportation issues, how we got here and what the future may hold. Absolute Machine Tools’ Courtney Ortner shares current importing practices and challenges. Recorded: May 3, 2022 at National Technical Conference in Milwaukee, WI. Speakers: Don Ake, FTR Courtney Ortner, Absolute Machine Tools Job functions which would benefit: Upper…
Published August 2020 By Miles Free III Sometimes it can be the steel. Frustratingly, because it came in exactly as you asked. Ask better. VIEW ARTICLE
Recorded: March 31, 2025 at National Technical Conference in Cleveland, OH. Speaker: Mike Cahill, Star CNC Who would benefit: engineer, estimator, setup, machinist, operator, supervisor, lead Experience track: Fundamentals Description Using your mind and resources to dive deeper into the advances of the world of CNC Swiss machining. CNC Swiss is more than just turning….
PMPA Craftsman Cribsheet #143: 3D Printing Technology for the Shop Published September 1, 2025 By David Wynn, Director of Technical Services & Industry Affairs Download/View Cribsheet Below is a basic breakdown of various 3D printing technologies and how they relate to work in our shops. The breakdowns are to represent a broad category of methods…