Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE 4D Printing: Technology of the Future What dimension could be added to 3D printing technology? As in a human’s 3D
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Manufacturing Trends in 2019 Include 3D Printing Manufacturing methods and processes continue to change. According to an article from Autodesk,
Our machine shop business has been blessed beyond measure in 2018. We thank God, our customers and our employees. From time to time it is
At C&C Machine, we offer exceptional customer service. We realize that many CNC machine shops may say this and some others may even offer great
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Custom Cutter Tools We recently had a customer request to machine and assemble a series of custom cutter tools. The
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE The Costs of CNC Machining Compared to 3D Printing At C&C Machine, we have CNC machining, manual machining and 3D
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE How a CNC Machine Shop is Like Golf There are many analogies that can be drawn between running a CNC
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE 3D Printing is Being Used in Medical Device and Drug Manufacturing According to this statement from the FDA, a new
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Solution to the CNC Machinist Skilled Labor Shortage If you are a company struggling to find skilled CNC machinists, one
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Occupational Outlook Handbook The Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information on growth projections for various
Supply chain issues, including the availability of raw materials, are one of the key challenges for manufacturers in 2022. This leads to inflation which is
Machine knurling is ideal for cylindrical products like knobs and handles. The machine knurling process produces a textured surface that improves the user’s grip to
Neon is used in manufacturing processes in gas or liquid form. Ukraine produces about 25% of the world’s neon. The current tensions in Ukraine could
We recently machined a batch of electrical cable assembly alignment tools for one of our customers. For this run, we started with tight tolerance low
The use of 3D printing or Additive Manufacturing (AM) is growing in the manufacturing industry. Over the past few years, we have seen our customers
Chatbots are computer programs or software applications used to simulate conversations with human users. It eliminates contact with a human being. Are chatbots beneficial to
We recently worked with a customer to machine a custom curing plate made from MIC 6® aluminum. MIC 6 is made from a continuous cast
We recently read the book Start with Why by Simon Sinek. The book had many large company examples, like Apple and Southwest Airlines. We found
It should not come as a shock that China is the world’s largest producer of aluminum. They produced 36 million metric tonnes in 2019. China
Robotics use in small manufacturing job shops is not as common as robotics use in larger factories like auto manufacturers. Several reasons for this divergence
C & C Machine extends a warm welcome to Canoo Electric Vehicles. Canoo is a Los Angeles-based company that has developed breakthrough electric vehicles. They
Portable practice holes make an excellent and unique gift for groomsmen that enjoy golf and would like to improve their putting game. This story comes
Industrial robots are being used more and more in workplaces. 2.7 million robots are operating in factories around the world according to the International Federation
C&C Machine recently added a Harig 618 surface grinder to its equipment lineup. We purchased a used machine with 6” x 18” capacity. The surface grinder
Electrical Connector Made from PEEK Material PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) is an excellent material choice for components that need to perform in harsh conditions.
