Details We Need to Discuss About Your Precision CNC Machining Project
We are continuing our series on details that need to be discussed with your precision CNC machining team before your project commences. Our previous article covered the need to either provide your machine shop with an engineering drawing or have their prototypes to production manufacturing …
Read MorePreparing Your Precision CNC Machining Job
Proper preparation is key to any precision CNC machining project. In some cases, the “prep” actually takes more time than the production itself. Our next series of articles will discuss some of the steps taken to ensure your contract manufacturing or prototypes to production manufacturing …
Read MoreIndustries Benefiting from Precision CNC Machining
There are numerous industries that rely on precision when manufacturing parts. Some of the most common contract manufacturing and prototypes to production manufacturing processes include laser cutting, laser engraving, milling turning, close tolerance machining and small part machining. Today, we are continuing our series of …
Read MoreJ W Machine Receives 2020 Best of Orlando Award
J W Machine has been selected for the 2020 Best of Orlando Award in the Precision Machine Shops category by the Orlando Award Program.
Read MoreIndustries Demanding the Accuracy of Precision CNC Machining
(Part One) While just about any industry can benefit from precision CNC machining, manufacturing components and parts for certain industries demand extreme accuracy and precision. Our next series of articles will discuss some of the industries that often choose precision CNC machining over traditional machining …
Read MoreA Closer Look at Various Precision CNC Machining Processes
(Part Two) We are continuing our series which takes a closer look at the various precision CNC machining services offered in a modern day machine shop. Our previous article discussed CNC milling turning and close tolerance machining. Let’s take a closer look at a few …
Read MoreA Breakdown of Various Precision CNC Machining Processes
(Part One) A quality machine shop is equipped with various types of equipment designed to deliver prototypes to production manufacturing and contract manufacturing jobs with precision and accuracy. Our next series of articles will discuss different precision CNC machining processes that are often used in …
Read MoreThe Art of Machining Stainless Steel
Most precision CNC machining facilities state that they work with stainless steel. However, doing it well requires special skills, craftsmanship and experience. Today’s article will take an in-depth look at stainless steel, common applications, and what it takes to properly machine this very versatile alloy. …
Read MoreDefense and Military Industries
Part Two We are continuing our series on machine shop qualities that are important when working with the defense and military industries. Our previous article discussed the level of experience of the precision CNC machining professionals, machine shop certifications, and the importance of maintaining confidentiality. …
Read MoreWhat Matters Most When Working with Defense and Military Industries
Part One We are beginning a new series of articles on working with defense and military clients. These sensitive industries have unique needs and considerations, which is why it is important for the machine shop handling your military and defense projects to be a good …
Read MorePrecision CNC Machining vs. Standard Machining
Back in the day, standard machining was the only contract manufacturing and prototypes to production manufacturing process available. Computer numerical control (a.k.a. CNC) has revolutionized the machine shop industry. Today’s precision CNC machining equipment allows parts and projects to be produced faster and more efficiently …
Read MorePrecision CNC Machining: What Affects the Cost?
Part Two We are continuing our series on the aspects that influence the cost of a precision CNC machining project. The bottom line is always something to consider with any contract manufacturing or prototypes to production manufacturing job. There are various factors that can affect …
Read MoreCosts Associated with Precision CNC Machining
Part One We are sometimes asked about how precision CNC machining services are priced. There are many factors that influence the cost of laser engraving, laser cutting, milling turning, close tolerance machining, small part machining, etc. Let’s take a closer look: Design Prototypes to production …
Read MoreCNC Machining Centers: A Closer Look
CNC machining centers are used in modern machine shop operations to deliver various types of prototypes to production manufacturing and contract manufacturing projects. The primary purpose of CNC machining centers is to machine metal parts, components and dies. They are extremely efficient in grinding, boring, …
Read MorePrototypes to Production Manufacturing: The Process
Part Two We are continuing our series on preparing for the prototypes to production manufacturing process. Our previous article discussed developing a concept and planning a budget. Today, we will examine two more areas that play a crucial role in ensuring your project is delivered …
Read MorePreparing for the Prototypes to Production Manufacturing Process
Part One We believe pre-planning is imperative to ensuring each job is delivered on-time and within budget. There are many considerations when it comes to any precision CNC machining project. We are beginning a new series on steps to take when preparing for the prototypes …
Read MoreA Closer Look at Precision CNC Machining vs. 3D Printing
We are continuing our series on the differences between precision CNC machining and 3D printing. When it comes to contract manufacturing, prototypes to production manufacturing, small part machining, close tolerance machining or any other machine shop service, it is important to understand the advantages and …
Read MorePrecision CNC Machining vs. 3D Printing: A Closer Look
As the popularity of 3D printing is on the rise, we are often asked by customers to describe the differences between precision CNC machining and 3D printing. While both CNC machining and 3D printing rely on computer-aided design (CAD) software, there are some distinct and …
Read MoreFun Tidbits About Precision CNC Machining
Many of our articles deal with the “technical” aspects of machine shop operations such as contract manufacturing, prototypes to production manufacturing, close tolerance machining, small part machining, laser cutting, laser engraving and milling turning. While this is all valuable information, we thought it would be …
Read MoreMetals and Precision CNC Machining
Part Three We are continuing our series on common metals used in precision CNC machining processes such as laser cutting, laser engraving, laser etching, milling turning, small part machining and close tolerance machining. Previous articles discussed aluminum, copper, magnesium and flat metals. We will now …
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