Released June 22, 2020.
Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss all the priorities of an OSHA Inspection including revised inspection practices and OSHA’s new balanced enforcement approach.
Author: Joe Jackson
Released June 15, 2020.
Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the brand new OSHA guidance on everything related to cloth face coverings!
PMPA Business Trends June 2020
“Precision Machining Industry Sales Recover to 112 up 33% Over April 2020 Low”
With 77 companies responding, the PMPA Business Trends Index for June increased by 33% to 112 from the year’s low in April of 84. It came in up 30.2% above May’s 86 value. This 112 value is down 19.6 points from the 5 year average for June of 131.6, a decline of 14.9%. For perspective, the lowest value for the BT index during the Great Recession was 64, in May of 2009. June’s 112 value is up 75% from that Low point in our history.
Updated PPP Forgiveness Forms Released
Below are links to various forms provided by the SBA.
Loan Forgiveness Calculation Form 3508
Why Manufacturers Prefer Rolled Threads to Cut Threads
Lib Pietrantoni of CJWinter will provide a technical overview of the thread rolling process. Outline and discuss the benefits of thread rolling producing: stronger threads with superior quality, accuracy and lower costs. Review best practice blank design, different tooth form geometries available for thread rolling, and gaging options for use during set up and production – to make sure you are making good part.
Released June 15, 2020.
Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s warning for employers and everything you need to know about it.
Released June 12, 2020.
Join us as Miles Free answers a variety of questions! You never know what will be asked or what the answer may be!
Please send any questions or topics for Miles Free to answer to gro.apmp@rellimc and we will answer your questions on an upcoming episode of the Speaking of Precision: Mailbag Edition
Released June 12, 2020.
Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss everything we know up to this point of the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
The Difference Between Swiss and Chucker Mode in Swiss Screw Machines
Robert Schrader from New England Tool Corp.
Join us for another Technical Tuesday webinar as New England Tool Corp’s Robert Schrader will discuss and review the pros & cons of Swiss Mode, as well as Chucker Mode on a Swiss Screw Machine!
Released June 8, 2020.
Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss how 3-S can help your shop during COVID-19 and beyond.