July 2021 Craftsman’s Cribsheet #98 Contributed by Dave Sibinski and Roberts Automatic Products, Chanhassen, Minnesota This cribsheet explains some reasons why to consider thread milling using three-axis CNC vertical or horizontal machining center. The process uses helical interpolation, so the machining center controller must have the ability to control all three axes simultaneously. VIEW/DOWNLOAD
Released June 28, 2021. Miles Free & Carli Kistler–Miller provide a in-depth primer on lead including the upcoming decisions that could significantly affect our manufacturing shops going forward.
Released June 21, 2021. Miles Free & Carli Kistler–Miller go down the list of the many reasons that are causing optimism in our manufacturing shops over the last year.
June 2021 Craftsman’s Cribsheet #96 Quality is the absence of waste. So what are some wastes that detract from Quality? VIEW/DOWNLOAD
Released May 31, 2021. Miles Free puts The Franklin Partnership’s Omar Nashashibi in the interview chair as Omar dives into his introduction into politics, how he navigates Washington on behalf of the precision machining industry, having success regardless of administration and much much more!
Released May 3, 2021. Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the PMPA March 2021 Business Trends Report and examine the details behind the record high performance in our Precision Machining Businesses. March 2021 Business Trends
Released April 26, 2021. Infrastructure is being heard in the news. Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the exact meaning of infrastructure so their listeners understand this broad and, sometimes, confusing term.
Released April 19, 2021. Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the leadership advantages to emotional intelligence, how it can help sustain skilled performers and what steps to take to learn emotional intelligence. EI Article Part 1 EI Article Part 2
Released April 12, 2021. Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the optimism for precision machining going forward, why the outlook is optimistic, and the transformation that is happening currently in our industry.
Released April 5, 2021. Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the existing RoHS Annex III exceptions for steel and copper based alloys, when it expires, the decision process and what all this means for your shop.