Technical Member Profile: Dürr Ecoclean
By: Miles Free -Dürr Ecoclean is the international leader in the design and manufacture of integrated systems for cleaning parts. The company introduced the world to the process that uses hydrocarbon technology, which is quickly becoming the preferred way to clean precision machined components.
PMPA Members Approve New Code Of Regulations
Membership requirements are revised to allow greater participation.
4 Reasons Work Instructions are Useful
What is the definition of work instructions? Work instructions are created to guide workers in four key quality areas: training, reference, problem solving and continuous improvement. Use these four reasons to write useful work instructions.
Member Profile: The Thuro Companies
The Thuro Companies are a sought-after source for precision component parts and assemblies. The ISO 9001-2000-certified companies serve the automotive, aerospace, linear motion, energy absorption and optics industries.
HSAs: Health Savings Accounts
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are the most recent innovation in healthcare reimbursement. They have generated strong interest among professionals and corporate executives who see the tremendous tax advantage.
Lean Tools To Beat Material Madness
By: Miles Free -Material price escalations exceeding 100 percent; surcharges on top of surcharges; lead times are in excess of 40 weeks on certain items. What can a precision machined products company do to make the best of this current market maelstrom? How about using lean tools to help minimize the impacts of the current market conditions?
Why Do I Need To Have My Business Valued?
Most people have a good sense for the value of their house or car, but when business owners are asked the question, "What's your business worth?" the overwhelming majority answer, "I don't know."
What It Takes To Achieve Sustainable Success
By: Miles Free -At a recent district meeting, a question posed to the panelists was, 'What will the 'winners' in our industry look like, who do you think they will be and why?'
Energy Efficiency Equals Money In Your Pocket
By: Miles Free -你没有姓“爱因斯坦”figure that energy efficiency equals more money for you and your business. While many of us consider our company’s energy budget to be a fixed cost or a constant variable cost as a fraction of our sales, the fact is both of these mindsets put blinders on our ability to think about energy costs.
PMPA Member Profile: Pacific Precision, Inc.
By: PMPA: Precision Machined Products Association -The company began as a small job shop with two used Swiss screw machines and a brand new Hardinge machining center. Today, the company machines high-precision components for the medical industry, particularly surgical instruments, orthopedic and dental implants, and orthodontic hardware.