CRIBSHEET – #37 Thirty (30) Potential Causes of Part Length Variation on Screw Machine Parts
October 2015 | Craftsman’s Cribsheet #37
Here are some of the major reasons grouped into a rough classification by where the cause exists.
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CRIBSHEET – #18 Perform R&R Studies Only Where Logical
February 2014 | Craftsman’s Cribsheet #18 An improperly defined Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) program can drain a company of resources and reduce the effectiveness of the shop. ISO/TS16949:2009 states that variation studies “shall apply to measurement systems referenced in the control plan.” Here is a suggested approach to applying logic to the requirement. …
CRIBSHEET – #45 4 Keys to Business Sustainability
July 2016 | Craftsman’s Cribsheet #46 Many people, particularly those in purchasing and accounting, see buying at the lowest costs as being a key to sustaining their business VIEW/DOWNLOAD
CRIBSHEET – #17 Quality System Improvements
January 2014 | Craftsman’s Cribsheet #16 Here are four steps to help you organize, define, simplify and improve your quality system. These steps apply whether you are developing a new system or just going through the process of review and revision. VIEW/DOWNLOAD
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PODCAST – Miles Free’s Farewell
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Generating Value with Generational Values Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller & David Wynn take an overarching view of Miles Free’s time in the industry, what he’s learned and discuss the long-lasting impact he’s had on the PMPA and its members. Published July 14, 2025
CRIBSHEET – #135: ISO Material Groups: Stainless Steel
PMPA Craftsman Cribsheet #135: ISO Material Groups: Stainless Steel Published January 1, 2025 By David Wynn, Technical Services Manager, PMPA Download/View Cribsheet The letter “M” is for all stainless steels in the ISO material group categories. Most manufacturers break it down into three subgroups. I have made it into five subgroups because of the…
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