Recorded:
April 18, 2023 at National Technical Conference in Cleveland, OH.

Speakers:
Bill Cox, Cox Manufacturing
Robin Rutschilling, Clippard Instrument Laboratory

Who would benefit: Upper and Middle Management, Foremen, Leadmen

Experience track: Management

Description
Gone are the days of needing laborers or ‘warm bodies’ in our precision machining shops. In this session, Bill Cox and Robin Rutschilling will explain how they have reframed the workforce issue to talent – and making a career in manufacturing appeal to young talent. Come hear their proven ideas for training and retaining the talent that drives our shop’s

 

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ACCESS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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Recorded:
April 18, 2023 at National Technical Conference in Cleveland, OH.

Speakers:
Miles Free III, PMPA.

Who would benefit: Upper and Middle Management, Foreman, Leadman, Estimator, Engineer 

Experience track: Fundamentals

Description
This session looks at some of the foundational ‘facts and knowledge’ that are the basis for our success- but often ignored in our operations. Why are barstock tolerances always negative? What does the choice of certain materials mean to the operator, to profitability? Is straightness arithmetic or geometric, and why does it matter? Learn about the underlying and unconsidered truths shaping our industry and your day at work. Employ your new understanding to improve profitability and reduce waste.

 

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ACCESS TO SAFETY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Recorded:
April 17, 2023 at National Technical Conference in Cleveland, OH.

Speakers:
Martin Baumgardner, Precision Plus, Inc.
Michael Devoss, Marcegaglia Stainless Richburg, LLC
Johnny Freeze, GWS Tool Group
Ron Herrera, Erie Specialty Products, Inc.
Ray Schnell, Valbruna Stainless Inc.

Who would benefit: Middle Management, Setup, Machinists, Estimators, Engineers, Foremen, Leadmen, Operators, Quality

Experience track: Fund Mastery

Description
Learn to reduce risk of bad parts, complicated setups, time spent on checking/gaging and simplify the quality process. Rethink tooling and make the process work for you.

 

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ACCESS TO DESIGNING TOOLS FOR QUALITY

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Recorded:
April 17, 2023 at National Technical Conference in Cleveland, OH.

Speakers:
John Kiffner, GWS Tool Group
Clive Komlenic, Mikron Tool

Who would benefit: Upper & Middle Management, Setup, Machinists, Estimators, Engineers, Foremen, Leadmen, Operators

Experience track: Mastery

Description
This session focuses on fundamentals of Swiss — type machining, the capabilities that set Swiss apart from standard lathes, and common misunderstandings when transitioning from standard lathe machining to Swiss machining.

 

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ACCESS TO ID ISSUES: DRILLING

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Recorded:
April 16, 2023 at National Technical Conference in Cleveland, OH.

Speakers:
Ed Jones, Hangsterfer’s Laboratories
Joe Gentile, PMPA
Miles Free III, PMPA

Who would benefit: Upper & Middle Management, Setup, Machinists, Estimators, Engineers, Foremen, Leadmen, Operators

Experience track: Mastery

Description
This session focuses on fundamentals of Swiss — type machining, the capabilities that set Swiss apart from standard lathes, and common misunderstandings when transitioning from standard lathe machining to Swiss machining.

 

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ACCESS TO OIL VS COOLANT

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NTC 2023 Wrap Up

 

The National Technical Conference held in Cleveland, Ohio last week was a big success!  We had 292 members attend from 96 companies and 106 first timers.  Networking, learning and problem-solving filled the sessions, hallways and gatherings.  A big thank you to all our speakers, mentors and members of the Technical Program Committee – you make this conference valuable. 

Another big thank you to our sponsors whose support helps keep the registration fees reasonable.

 

All conference speaker slide decks are now available for download (PDFs) at the link below.  They are password-protected (you’ll need your PMPA passwords to access).

 

 

PRESENTATIONS / SESSION RECORDINGS

 

 

Print Session Discussion

  interactive discussions during a session

Miles Free teaching a session on CHIPS!

Save the date for NTC 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 28-30, 2024!

 

PMTS 2023 Wrap Up

PMTS 2023 was the biggest show ever, featuring 322 exhibitors and over 6,500 registered attendees! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the PMPA booth – it was great to see you! 

 

PMPA Staff recorded several Speaking of Precision podcast conversations in our booth and had wonderful discussions with our members.  Watch for that special event podcast to be released on Monday, May 1 on major podcast platforms and on PMPA.org

 

 

 

Winner of the PMPA Gerstner tool box was…
PMPA member Sara Burns of B.I.C. Precision Machine Co., Inc. in Blanchester, Ohio. 
Congratulations, Sara!!

 

 

 

Recorded:
April 17, 2023 at National Technical Conference in Cleveland, OH.

Speaker:
Derek Briggs, Tsugami America

Who would benefit: Setup, Machinists, Estimators, Engineers, Foremen, Leadmen, Operators

Experience track: Mastery

Description
This session focuses on fundamentals of Swiss — type machining, the capabilities that set Swiss apart from standard lathes, and common misunderstandings when transitioning from standard lathe machining to Swiss machining.

 

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ACCESS TO CNC SWISS INTERMEDIATE

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PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast:

Roundness

 

How can we possibly thrive in the turned product industry without a great understanding of roundness? As it turns out there is quite a bit to understand.

Published April 17, 2023