June 2016 | Craftsman’s Cribsheet #45
If you have an intermittent or periodic problem, start counting frequency of occurrence, and then figure out what the order of magnitude is compared with your process.
Month: June 2016
June 2016 | Craftsman’s Cribsheet #45
If you have an intermittent or periodic problem, start counting frequency of occurrence, and then figure out what the order of magnitude is compared with your process.
The Team at Keystone Threaded Products shows us that “Precision” doesn’t necessarily mean “Tiny” as they thread the ends of some 20 foot long, 10 inch stainless steel bars for a Metalworking press. The thread is a 10-1/4″ : 4 UNJ RH applied to each end of the 3 and a half ton bar.
At Keystone, they roll the thread form onto the material which makes for a stronger thread. Alignment and following the process is critical to assure a good thread.
Multiple passes are needed to build the thread up to the proper dimensions.
Obviously it takes knowledge, skills, and experience to apply half million pounds to produce precision work.
Here’s another look at a finished bar. Precision does not necessarily mean tiny!
Thanks to Betsy Minnick and the Team at PMPA member Keystone Threaded Products for showing us that “Precision” is not a synonym for “Tiny.”
Published June 2016
By PMPA Staff
This past April, top industry talent from North America converged in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to enjoy a conference that turned out to be one of the highest-rated in the history of the 55-year-old event.
Published June 2016
By PMPA Staff
In 1995, Sal and Louise Trichilo purchased Astra Precision, a small mom-and-pop screw machine shop in Toronto, with a strong ambition to raise the company to new heights and position itself as an industry leader in a number of global markets.
Published June 2016
By Miles Free III
The PMPA is active on a number of issues in Washington that can have a major impact on your shop.
“The May PMI® registered 51.3 percent, an increase of 0.5 percentage point from the April reading of 50.8 percent. The New Orders Index registered 55.7 percent, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the April reading of 55.8 percent. The Production Index registered 52.6 percent, 1.6 percentage points lower than the April reading of 54.2 percent. The Employment Index registered 49.2 percent, the same reading as in April. “-Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.
“Manufacturing registered growth in May for the third consecutive month, as 14 of our 18 industries reported an increase in new orders in May (down from 15 in April), and 12 of our 18 industries reported an increase in production in May (down from 15 in April).
ISM reports that of 18 manufacturing industries, 12 reported growth in May; the following are the ‘Growing Markets” served by our precision machining shops: Fabricated Metal Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Electrical Equipment,Appliances & Components; Machinery; and Primary Metals. Markets that we serve that did not grow include: Petroleum & Coal Products; Transportation Equipment; Chemical Products; Furniture Manufacturing.
PMPA remains optimistic for a pick up in the second half of 2016, which is supported by this positive ISM PMI report.
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ISM May 2016 Report Link