Published August 13, 2024
January 2021 Craftsman’s Cribsheet #93 Cribsheet provided by PMPA member, Pioneer Service, Inc. in Addison, Illinois There are several surface finishing techniques that “remove or reshape the surface layer” of a precision machined component. These finishing techniques can be applied to a wide variety of materials, and provide increased durability, tighter tolerances, better aesthetics and…
April 2016 | Craftsman’s Cribsheet #43 Here are six factors that can affect tool life in your shop. VIEW/DOWNLOAD
Published November 2007 By Miles Free III Planning for necessary raw materials and tooling is critical for meeting production schedules in our shops. VIEW ARTICLE
Recorded: March 31, 2025 at National Technical Conference in Cleveland, OH. Speaker: David Wynn, PMPA Who would benefit: engineer, estimator, supervisor, lead setup, machinist, operator Experience track: Management Description Have you ever stopped to think about the same part over differing volume ranges? We explore how setup time and price change over volume, but the…
Three primary criteria for selecting bar steels are 1) suitability for end use, 2) suitability for manufacturing process, 3) economical delivery of the requirements. Buyers may want to get the cheapest price per pound of steel purchased; Savvy buyers want to buy the steel that results in the lowest cost per finished part- assuring that costs are minimized for the total cost of production of their product.
June 2020 Craftsman’s Cribsheet #85 What are some things to look for when using an outside heat treater for the first time? Here are some ideas to start the conversation. What else would you ask? Is packaging a concern, special labeling? Handling?. VIEW/DOWNLOAD