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Laser cutting is a subtractive precision CNC machining technology that uses a high-power laser beam to cut materials. It is commonly used in industrial and commercial applications, including contract manufacturing and prototypes to production manufacturing projects for industries including aerospace, defense, OEM parts and more. …

We are continuing our series of articles highlighting some of the advantages of using precision CNC machining instead of 3D printing for your contract manufacturing and/or prototypes to production manufacturing projects. Our previous article covered the fact that precision CNC machining is more accurate and …

While 3D printing has gained quite a bit of traction over the past few years, precision CNC machining offers numerous advantages over 3D printing. If you’ve been contemplating between using 3D printing or precision CNC machining for your next prototypes to production manufacturing and/or contract …

As we have briefly touched on in previous articles, AS 9100 certification is a widely recognized quality management system standard specifically for the aerospace industry. The requirements of AS 9100 are designed to meet the unique needs of companies that design, develop, produce, or service …

We’ve provided an overview of ISO 9001 in previous articles. Today, we will dig deeper into this certification and how it benefits clients who choose to utilize an ISO 9001 certified machine shop. The ISO 9001 standard is a quality management system (QMS) that provides …

The aerospace and defense industries are examples of areas which are regulated and require a high degree of quality control. A machine shop wishing to deliver contract manufacturing and/or prototypes to production manufacturing projects for these industries must earn various types of certifications. JW Machine …

We are concluding our series of articles that explore the steps involved in the process of producing parts for the defense industry. Our previous articles covered how it is important to first identify the needs for precision CNC machining when it comes to the specific …

We are continuing our series of articles discussing producing parts for the defense industry. Our previous article covered the first step which is identifying the need for precision CNC machining. Today, we will look at more steps in the process. Engage a Qualified Machine Shop …

If you work in the defense industry, then you know precision is key. Parts must be manufactured to exact standards to meet the stringent requirements of defense contractors. That’s why precision CNC machining is such an important technology for defense industry parts. JW Machine is …

Not all aluminum is the same. There are different types of aluminum alloys that can be used in the precision CNC machining process. An aluminum alloy is aluminum mixed with another element such as magnesium, copper, or iron. The machine shop experts at JW Machine …