Workforce Development
Hyundai WIA Aids Machinist Training
Machine tool supplier Hyundai WIA (Carlstadt, New Jersey) will donate a VMC and a turning center for use in a training program intended to address the shortage of skilled machinists in the Northeast region.
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Taking Health Care into Your Own Hands
Bremen Castings Inc. recently established a convenient, on-site clinic to better manage health care costs. The cash-free operation looks to be a win-win for the company and its nearly 300 employees in more ways than one.
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Tooling Solutions Strengthen Company Competitiveness
Developing a good relationship with a tooling supplier MSC has been beneficial for contract manufacturing shop HyPex. By working together, they have been able to lower the shop’s cost per part, reduce cycle times and increase tool life.
Read MoreStarrag Group Plans for CEO Succession
The company is in the process of long-term succession planning.
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A Machinist’s Tweets
Here is a twitter feed MMS Editor Pete Zelinski enjoys. A machinist occasionally tweets about what his work is like. It's a fun glimpse into the job.
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Machine Tools Contributed to G.W. Lisk Training Program
One company’s training program benefits manufacturers throughout Upstate New York. Hyundai WIA announced its support for the program with new machines.
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Large-Part Honing Machine for Job-Shop Volume
The SV-20 honing system for job shop part production features a true linear, vertical, servo-stroking system to produce precision bore geometries on such parts as compressors, oilfield components and automotive blocks.
Read MoreStudy Shows Impact of Metals Industry Jobs
A recent study commissioned by the MSCI shows the economic contributions of the metal industry.
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Taking the Long View on Short Runs
Certain jobs require a processing strategy that strikes a balance between the needs of high-volume production and low-quantity toolroom work. Reorganizing material flows and investing in machining centers designed specifically for small lots helped this manufacturer find that middle ground.
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Is It Enough?
Are you sufficiently investing in continuous training of seasoned employees?
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