Submitted by Greg Conder, P.E Advantages of Colored Anodize Colored or dyed anodizing of components has many advantages. Besides the surface bonding and strength offered
Submitted by Greg Conder, P.E Drones are a relatively new technology that is being used for many applications. We don’t use drones at C&C Machine,
Submitted by Greg Conder, P.E At C&C Machine, we are willing to work with your small business. We certainly enjoy the relationships and benefits of
Submitted by Greg Conder, P.E. Late deliveries of precision machined and fabricated components can have a negative and cascading effect on a business’ product flow,
Submitted by Greg Conder, P.E. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) released a list of the top 10 safety and health standards most frequently cited
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Jack Stand Plates: Low Volume Order These jack stand plates were a small order from one of our customers. They
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE A Solution to the Growing Manufacturing Skills Gap If your business is struggling with the manufacturing skills gap, consider outsourcing
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Precision Machined Putter Stems Used for Custom-Fitted Putters We recently machined putter stems for one of our customers that is
Submitted by: Greg Conder, PE Machine Shop Serves the Golf Accessory Industry At C&C Machine, one of the niche industries we serve is golf accessories.
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
Large technology companies started cutting costs through employee layoffs in 2022. It appears the trend will continue in 2023. Large tech companies such as Alphabet,
There are a variety of interesting products made from copper. Some products are for industrial use, while others are for the general consumer. Demand for
There is much information available for the 2023 manufacturing industry outlook. We are giving a viewpoint from a small business perspective. We are a small
Merry Christmas from all of us at C&C Machine! Like many, we spent the year battling inflation and the availability of raw materials. In the
A Finnish Company, Polar Night Energy, has developed what is being called a “sand battery”. However, it does not store electricity, it stores heat. According
Naval brass is used in marine environments because it has a high resistance to corrosion. Brass alloys 464 and 485 falls into the naval brass
The demand for copper is projected to increase due to the transition to “green” technologies like wind turbines and electric vehicles. The main industries that
Inflation concerns continues to be the top issue for small businesses. More small business owners are expecting sales to decline in the near future. According
Volatile copper prices are affecting the cost of custom bus bars. Copper prices, like the prices of many other materials, have been highly volatile of
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
