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
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
With all the talk of tariffs, reshoring and “Made in USA”, we thought we would have a look at 2025 trends in US manufacturing employment.
Silver has industrial, commercial and financial uses. The price of silver has been rapidly increasing recently. Industrial Uses As a metal, silver conducts electricity and resists
Gold has industrial, commercial and financial uses. The price of gold has been rapidly increasing over the past couple of years. Industrial Uses As a
The 1930’s were marked by the Great Depression. However, many manufactured inventions and manufacturing methods were developed in the 1930’s. Notable Manufactured Inventions from the
A great deal of copper is used in medical equipment. From equipment like MRI machines to copper tubing that carries medical gases. Hospital facilities also
Medical devices that help the world seem to be invented every day. Devices like MRI machines, joint replacements and robotic surgeries. We did some research
Companies such as Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and Abbott Laboratories lead medical device manufacturing in the USA. Combined, these companies had over $88 billion in
The job outlook for CNC machinists, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), does not appear to take into consideration current efforts to reshore some
There are many challenges to consider when selling a small business like a CNC machine shop or metal fabrication shop. Common Challenges There are common
Materials recycled by CNC machine shops are dependent on the types of products that the shops manufacture. However, common materials include steel, aluminum, copper and
We recently manufactured an order of custom terminal block screwdrivers. There were two sizes, both of which would be used by our customer’s field service
Major manufacturing stories and trends for 2024 are useful for planning for 2025. We investigated and now offer a perspective from a CNC machine shop.
We recently had the opportunity to machine custom components for a cryogenic system. The small pins were made from 304 stainless steel. The pistons were
A China stimulus package can impact a small US precision machine shop by increasing demand for raw materials like steel, aluminum and copper. This can
We recently had the opportunity to machine components for an intake assembly associated with an organization doing research and development for artificial lift techniques in
