PRECISION MACHINED PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Consolidate Orders to Save on Shipping

Consolidate Orders to Save on Shipping


As a general rule of thumb, one big order ships for less than three smaller orders.

Growing PMPA Member Kalkaska Screw Products Values Active Involvement

Growing PMPA Member Kalkaska Screw Products Values Active Involvement


Kalkaska Screw Products Inc. (KSP) was a machining division of an automotive filter manufacturing company until 1996 when the company decided to eliminate the division.

Vision, Mission ... Purpose?

Vision, Mission ... Purpose?

By: Miles Free -

A purpose statement describes the impact of the company’s activities from the customer’s point of view.

PMPA Member Attracting Talent to Manufacturing

PMPA Member Attracting Talent to Manufacturing

By: Miles Free -

及时通知天前的事件吸引了超过200名学生ision machine shop.

OSHA: Requirements Change for Reporting Fatalities and Severe Injuries

OSHA: Requirements Change for Reporting Fatalities and Severe Injuries

By: Miles Free -

Under the revised rule, employers will be required to notify OSHA of work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related in-patient hospitalizations, amputations or losses of an eye within 24 hours.

4 Ideas to Reduce Shipping Costs

4 Ideas to Reduce Shipping Costs


Shipping can be one of the most complicated (and costly) activities for any small business.

Core Powered Fills Needs for Customers, PMPA and Veterans

Core Powered Fills Needs for Customers, PMPA and Veterans


Core Powered Inc., founded in 2004, serves tooling needs for companies in the United States, Canada, Europe and around the globe.

What is Expected of the Part

What is Expected of the Part

By: Miles Free -

The real question is, "What is expected of the part in subsequent processing and final end use?" It is not, "What is the lowest cost material to make the part?"

Manufacturing in Northern Michigan Sees Strongest Growth in Years

Manufacturing in Northern Michigan Sees Strongest Growth in Years

By: Miles Free -

We know there is some amazing manufacturing going on at KSP, where they ship more than 2.8 million high tech, high precision parts each month.

Grinding Advice for Safety

Grinding Advice for Safety

By: Miles Free -

Here are some additional reasons why you should not need gloves when working on grinders and grinding machines.