Ask An Expert
Initiate a dialogue with some of the industry's most respected experts. Select a category below and ask an expert.
Training
Ryan Pohl, president of Expert Technical Training, is both a journeyman CNC machinist and a certified manufacturing teacher with a master’s degree in Industrial Training and Development. He has industrial teaching experience at high school and college levels, as well as experience as training director for a successful tool and die company.
Computer Numerical Control
If CNC is your thing, then Mike Lynch is your guy. Mike is founder and president
of a leading CNC training and consulting firm, as well as an innovator and sage
in the CNC realm. His monthly column in MMS, "CNC Tech Talk," has been contributing
to the CNC cause for years.
General Manufacturing Management
Wayne S. Chaneski, noted manufacturing consultant and author of MMS' monthly "Competing
Ideas" column, has years of practical applications experience in improving all manner
of manufacturing processes. Wayne can lend real-world perspective to your manufacturing
challenges and will try to answer your questions on manufacturing management, specifically
in the areas of lean/agile/cellular manufacturing.
Metalworking Business Index
Steve Kline, Jr. is a market analyst at Gardner Publications, Inc., a publishing
company that offers information and research for the durable goods manufacturing
industries. He researches and produces Gardner’s Metalworking Business Index and
Gardner’s Capital Spending Survey. Mr. Kline graduated from Vanderbilt University
with a bachelor of science in civil engineering and a MBA with an emphasis in finance
from the University of Cincinnati.
Aerospace Machining
MAG’s aersospace machining team offers expertise at cutting aerospace materials including aluminum, hard alloys and composites. Ask questions on machine and control issues, processes, tooling and coolant recommendations, and other challenges related to aircraft part production.
Inspection & Measuring Equipment
Renishaw develops technologies related to coordinate measurement and precise machine positioning.
Three teams of experts are available. Direct your question to the CMM Inspection group, the Machine Tool
Part Inspection group, or a group dedicated to Fine-Tuning Machine Tools.
Micromachining
John Bradford is micromachining R&D team leader for Makino. Currently he works on contract micromachining challenges as part of Hummingbird Precision Machine, a partner company with Makino focused on developing and applying micromachining expertise.
Gaging
George Schuetz is the Director
of Precision Gages, for Mahr Federal, Inc., of Providence, RI. His column, "Quality
Gaging Tips," appears monthly in Modern Machine Shop. Once you submit your Gaging-related question to
George, please allow a reasonable time for him to research and respond.
Channel Partners
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Collaborate with prospective partners for manufacturing and machining jobs.
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shops.
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