Released July 1, 2020. You may have not heard but there is a potential 100% duty on imported copper materials from Europe. Miles explains what we know and how to combat this impending tariff.
Released June 29, 2020. Miles Free is joined by special guest Scott Wiltsie of Vanamatic Company to discuss his experiences at Vanamatic under the current COVID-19 challenges.
Released June 26, 2020. Join us as Miles Free answers a variety of questions! You never know what will be asked or what the answer may be! Please send any questions or topics for Miles Free to answer to cmiller@pmpa.org and we will answer your questions on an upcoming episode of the Speaking of Precision: Mailbag…
SBA Releases Important New Rules Regarding PPP Loan Forgiveness The Small Business Administration (SBA) just released important new rules regarding forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The June 22 Revisions to Loan Forgiveness Interim Final Rule and SBA Loan Review Procedures Interim Final Rule offer additional clarification on the rules governing forgiveness of…
A Closer Look at a Rubber ASTM Specification Chuck Farlow from North Coast Seal Attendees will get introduced to rubber callouts (which are often identified on prints for parts that they need to assemble) within the ASTM classification and basic material properties from North Coast Seals Sales Engineer, Chuck Farlow. VIEW/DOWNLOAD
Released June 22, 2020. Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss all the priorities of an OSHA Inspection including revised inspection practices and OSHA’s new balanced enforcement approach. SHOW NOTES
Released June 15, 2020. Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the brand new OSHA guidance on everything related to cloth face coverings! SHOW NOTES
PMPA Business Trends June 2020 “Precision Machining Industry Sales Recover to 112 up 33% Over April 2020 Low” With 77 companies responding, the PMPA Business Trends Index for June increased by 33% to 112 from the year’s low in April of 84. It came in up 30.2% above May’s 86 value. This 112…
Updated PPP Forgiveness Forms Released Below are links to various forms provided by the SBA. Loan Forgiveness Calculation Form 3508 Loan Forgiveness Application Form 3508EZ Loan Forgiveness Form 3508EZ Instructions
Why Manufacturers Prefer Rolled Threads to Cut Threads Lib Pietrantoni from CJWinter Lib Pietrantoni of CJWinter will provide a technical overview of the thread rolling process. Outline and discuss the benefits of thread rolling producing: stronger threads with superior quality, accuracy and lower costs. Review best practice blank design, different tooth form geometries available…