New Connecticut Chapter Resource Page Launched
PMPA is thrilled to announce the launch of this Connecticut Chapter Resource page. As PMPA staff and fellow members share resources specific to this chapter area, they will be shared on this page.
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New Canada Chapter Resource Page Launched
PMPA is thrilled to announce the launch of this Canada Chapter Resource page. As PMPA staff and fellow members share resources specific to this chapter area, they will be shared on this page.
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Prepare Your Job Shop for the Future of Cybersecurity Presented By Paperless Parts
Prepare Your Job Shop for the Future of Cybersecurity American job shops are under siege from cyber-attacks. Every day, phishing and ransomware attacks are disrupting operations at large and small manufacturers. To protect our country’s military advantages, the Department of Defense is rolling out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to…
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ITR Economics Report for PMPA – February 2021
ITR Economics Report for PMPA – February 2021 Transition to Recovery Phase – Optimism in the Numbers Optimism is the watchword as our precision machining industry transitions from recession to recovery in the business cycle. As the economy recovers, a return of inflation in the equipment and materials sectors can be expected. Don’t overweight…
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PMPA Business Trends December 2020
PMPA Business Trends December 2020 Despite the consequences of various lockdowns and consequences of government orders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March of 2020, the precision machining industry has fared much better than expected, finishing the year down just 4% from the five-year average and down 10.5% from 2019. Our numbers have outperformed…
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WEBINAR – PPP Round #2: Funding and Changes to the Employee Retention Credit Presented by Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond Ltd.
PPP Round #2: Funding and Changes to the Employee Retention Credit The second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds is now available for small businesses. If you have questions about PPP loans – how you can obtain these funds, as well as how to apply for loan forgiveness, this webinar is for you. Gene…
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PMPA Business Trends November 2020
PMPA Business Trends November 2020 With 75 companies responding, the PMPA Business Trends Index for November came in at 125 – this is two points (1.6%) over November 2019’s 123 value. It is down 6 points (4.5%) from October 2020. While the rate of growth slowed, it remains positive. The index is five points…
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Bar Straightness Calculation
Bar Straightness Calculation Bar straightness tolerance varies by diameter, grade, and thermal treatment. The determination of compliance of a bar’s straightness to the applicable standard is an easily solved geometry problem. The formula for determining max allowable deviation of straightness for each tolerance class is given above each column on the first page. The…
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ARTICLE – Data-Driven Manufacturing — Profitability GPS
Published January 2021. By Miles Free III What data drives your shop? An unexpected look at the kinds of data that you ought to be using to make your shop the most competitive and sustainable that it can. Spoiler alert — no new sensors or IT technologies required to get the payback from these…
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ARTICLE – Welcome Tom Halladay, PMPA’s New Board President
Published January 2021. By Carli Kistler-Miller Tom Halladay talks about H&R Screw Machine Products, his history with PMPA and his vision for PMPA this year. VIEW ARTICLE