“The PMPA Mastery Program provided me with a well-rounded experience that left me feeling empowered to more effectively utilize our supporting industries to solve challenges I face regularly in the workplace. The networking and best practices attained are priceless opportunities that pay dividends in the long term. Thank you, PMPA!” – Michael P. Reader, Reader Precision
What Attendees Will Gain
- A stronger understanding of the precision machining supply chain.
- Practical system knowledge they can bring back to their shop.
- Exposure to suppliers, processes and technologies that impact daily operations.
- Peer connections with others committed to growing in the industry.
- Instruction and insight from PMPA’s technical expert, David Wynn.
- A broader view of how materials, tooling, processes and partnerships support shop success.
Empower Your Team with System Knowledge
The PMPA Mastery Program is a one-of-a-kind, unparalleled learning experience designed to help precision machining professionals better understand the full manufacturing supply chain. Over two days, attendees will travel by bus to leading shops, suppliers and supporting industry partners throughout the Chicago area, gaining firsthand insight into the people, processes, materials, tooling and services that help precision machining companies succeed.
This is more than a tour. It is an opportunity to step outside your own four walls, ask better questions, see different approaches in action and build a stronger understanding of how the pieces of the precision machining industry work together.
What Attendees Will See
Camcraft
Attendees will experience an advanced precision manufacturing operation with high-end machining, metrology and support systems used to produce critical components and assemblies.
Corey Steel
Attendees will see how cold finished steel bar and processed bar products support precision machining from the very start of the supply chain.
L.G. Evans / Marubeni Citizen-Cincom
Attendees will learn how CNC Swiss and multi-axis turning solutions help shops reduce secondary operations and produce more complete parts from barstock.
Tower Metalworking Fluids
Attendees will learn how metalworking fluids, lubricants, cleaners and rust preventatives impact tool life, part quality, productivity and shop performance.
Pioneer Service
Attendees will see CNC Swiss machining and centerless grinding in action, with a focus on tight-tolerance precision turned parts.
M&M Grinding
Attendees will see precision bar stock processing, including centerless grinding, straightening, cutting, chamfering and polishing.
R. F. Mau
Attendees will tour a long-standing screw machine and CNC Swiss shop, seeing high-volume non-ferrous precision machining and multi-spindle production in action.
Schwanog
Attendees will learn how custom insertable form tooling can reduce cycle times, improve efficiency and support complex precision part production.
Swiss Steel
Attendees will learn how specialty steel long products, including tool steels, stainless steels and engineering steels, support material selection and performance in precision machining.
REGISTRATION FEE
- Individual PMPA Member | $1,500 each
- Multiple PMPA Members from same company | $1,300 each
- Non-member | $2,000
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES
- Instruction from David Wynn, Director of Technical Services & Industry Affairs
- Chicago Tour on comfortable charter bus
- Hotel room for overnight on October 19 and 20th
- All meals and snacks
- Two books exclusive to the Mastery Program: The Cribsheet Collection and What You Should Know: STEEL
- Mastery Program backpack/messenger bag
- Mastery Notebook with resources
- PPE (personalized hard hat, safety glasses/safety shields for eyeglasses, safety vests, ear protection)