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At Peerless Precision, when we say we can do something, we mean it. We’re always up for a challenge—but if a part isn’t a good fit for our capabilities, we’ll be honest about it. Transparency is a critical value in our shop.
Customers sometimes find our precision machine shop after struggling to secure a reliable supplier for a challenging part, and they remain skeptical even after we give them our quote. When we deliver the right results the first time, they’re surprised—and impressed.
One customer recently approached us for CNC machining services, telling us no other shop could get their part right. We told them we knew we could handle the challenge, and we proved it right away. With Peerless, you’ll always get a straight answer and the results to match.
The Challenge: A Piston Sleeve with a 2 Ra Finish
Our customer needed a piston sleeve to be used in a cooling system, and several suppliers had tried and failed to create the part. At first glance, the part may have seemed simple, but that’s because the drawing didn’t specify one critical detail: a 2 Ra surface finish.
That near-mirror finish was crucial for fit and functionality in the part’s larger assembly. Yet they were so concerned that no supplier could achieve it that they hadn’t yet officially added it to their drawing.
As they continued searching for a suitable partner, they began consulting with other divisions within their company. One gave a strong recommendation for Peerless Precision, and they began to explore our website.
They called and told us they were impressed with our track record as a precision parts manufacturer and our capabilities. They asked us: Did we think we could actually solve their problem? Of course, we told them—we never mislead customers.
How We Achieved a 2 Ra Finish on This Difficult Part
We started with a sample run of 50 parts. Every single one met the 2 Ra finish requirement and met specifications on all dimensions. Our customer was surprised, but we knew we could achieve it when we took the project on.
We don’t mean to suggest it was simple—there is a reason other suppliers struggled to achieve the required finish. But here’s how we made it happen:
Specialized capabilities: Our lapping services were a critical aspect of achieving this finish. Material removal affects dimensions, so our lapping required a delicate touch. Every part was lapped by hand on the interior diameter with extreme care, ensuring dimensional accuracy and a flawless surface quality.
Expert team: Lapping is a complex process, requiring proper training and hands-on experience to master and achieve tight tolerances. Our skilled team brought both expertise and grit to the project.
Critical inspection: We invested in new air gauging systems to ensure we could perform the ultra-precise measurements necessary on the internal diameter. We performed 100% inspections to verify that every part met the challenging dimension and finish specifications.
We’ll Deliver On Your Next Challenge
When a customer comes to us for precision machining on a part they’ve struggled to source elsewhere, we only say yes when we know we can do it. And even in this challenging project, we knew from the start we could machine the part as required.
If you’re struggling with a project, talk to us. Bring us your most challenging part, and we’ll give you an honest answer—and more often than not, we’re up to the task.
Request a quote today to discuss your next project with our Massachusetts machine shop!
At Peerless Precision, we take pride in how long our team members stay with us. This year, we’ve already celebrated one 30-year employee anniversary and two 25-year anniversaries, with more 5-year and 10-year anniversaries on the horizon than we can count.
Whenever our president, Kristin Carlson, mentions this to an industry peer, there’s always one response: “How do you guys keep people for so long?”
Her answer is simple: treat people right. The same values that lead to employee retention in manufacturing—values like integrity, consistency, and genuine care—are the same values that allow our precision machine shop to deliver excellent results to our customers.
Staying Grounded Through Industry Shifts
The manufacturing industry has changed constantly over the past several decades, but the COVID pandemic brought unprecedented challenges. Shops around the country struggled with retirements, turnover, and concerns about health and safety, and it became hard to keep experienced employees on board.
At Peerless Precision, we weren’t spared these difficulties—we faced retirements and saw a few valuable team members move on to other opportunities. But overall, we came through it in a strong position by adapting to the times while staying rooted in the values that have kept our shop steady for decades.
What We’ve Learned About Employee Retention in Manufacturing
Employee retention advice often revolves around competitive wages and benefits—these are critical, but it takes more than that. Here are some of the other principles we live by:
Hire for the Long-Term
We know that manufacturing is a career—we don’t hire people for short-term needs, intending to lay them off after a few months. This would be unfair not only to a new hire but to our existing employees.
We’re committed to building a team for the long haul and always back it up with action. When turmoil hits, layoffs aren’t our go-to solution. In fact, we always reduce leadership pay before ever letting an employee go in these situations.
Prioritize Character Over Resume
Many shops only seek out tenured employees with extensive experience, afraid to take on the challenge of training. While we value experience, we also see potential. If someone without experience shows the right attitude and aptitude, we will invest in training them to become a great machinist and an essential part of our precision machining services.
Embrace Flexibility and Manage Like a Human
Throughout our time in business, we have tried to stay flexible with our employees. We understand that life happens—whether it’s a sick parent, recovering from surgery, or needing to drop kids off at school.
During COVID especially, countless logistical challenges arose in everyday life amid so many challenging shutdowns and unpredictable policy shifts. As long as our team communicates, we do everything we can to support them.
Celebrate and Appreciate Your Team
Precision machining is exciting work, but it can be challenging. We always try to show our appreciation with fun celebrations for the team.
We’ve hosted baking competitions, barbecues, axe-throwing events, and team outings to Red Sox games. No “forced fun” or pressure to join— it’s just our way of saying thank you to those who want to participate.
Show You’re All In
At Peerless, we’re in this together. If a new hire’s first role isn’t the right fit, we help them find the right one. That kind of support builds loyalty from the start. We’ve even had co-op students join our team straight out of high school because they knew we were dedicated to setting them up for success.
An Engaged Team Creates the Best Results
No matter how advanced your equipment is, it’s your team that ultimately drives quality. That’s why we invest so much in ensuring our team is comfortable, well-trained, and ready to produce the best results. Long-term employee retention in manufacturing makes all the difference in maintaining consistency and excellence.
Whether you need laser welding services or tight tolerance machining, you can count on Peerless Precision to deliver today and for the long haul, because our dedicated team is here to stay.
At Peerless Precision, we operate in a range of demanding fields like defense and aerospace machining. There’s simply no room for error in our manufacturing—when we send a part to a customer, they need to be able to trust that we met all of their specifications and delivered a component that will perform as designed.
While outsourcing precision parts inspection is common in our industry, we adhere to a fundamental principle: we only produce parts that we can inspect ourselves. This commitment ensures we can stand by our craftsmanship and give our customers complete confidence in our results.
Controlling Inspection to Meet Our Promise of Quality
When customers receive parts from us, they should never have to second-guess any aspect or verify any measurements. We never want to create additional work for our clients. Instead, when our parts arrive, you can have total confidence that we’ve met your specifications precisely, even for the tightest tolerances.
This approach sets us apart from many shops in the manufacturing industry, who are often content to accept projects they cannot inspect themselves. In fact, many other shops send their parts to us for inspection because of our reputation for precision. However, we know that maintaining as much control as possible throughout the entire manufacturing process leads to the best possible outcomes for our customers.
There have been instances when we have quoted projects we weren’t immediately equipped to inspect, but in those cases, we were ready to invest in expanding our inspection capabilities. We evaluate each potential equipment purchase by considering return on investment potential, tool versatility, and whether it would need to be treated as a non-recurring expense for a customer.
Why We Avoid Outsourcing Inspections
We understand that many manufacturers have valid reasons for sending parts to third parties for inspections, but we strongly prefer to avoid these situations for several reasons:
Reduced Lead Times
When parts leave our facility, we lose control over a project’s timeline. While a project may be a priority for us and our customer, we know that other shops must operate on their own schedule, potentially causing delays.
Decreased Costs
External inspection services add expenses that ultimately impact our customers’ bottom line. By keeping precision parts inspection in-house, we maintain greater cost-efficiency.
Increased Control and Minimized Risk
Every time a part moves between different facilities, there’s an increased risk of delays or even damage. By keeping the parts within our facility, we significantly reduce the number of risks a project faces.
How Our Expert Team Maximizes Our Advanced Equipment
These tools are complemented by our operator expertise, allowing us to efficiently maximize their effectiveness. Our team has decades of experience in verifying our tight tolerance machining results, and we prioritize sharing and documenting tribal knowledge and training our employees.
Sometimes, when other customers approach us for inspection services, they tell us that they have the necessary equipment, but their operator has retired, and they no longer have a properly trained team member.
That will never be the case in our shop. Our emphasis on knowledge transfer means the next generation is ready to handle inspection tasks with confidence.
Partner With Us For Guaranteed Quality
Our commitment to in-house precision parts inspection provides peace of mind for our customers. When we quote a part, you can rest assured every critical dimension and feature will be verified, whether you need precision machining, laser welding services, or any of our other capabilities.
Request a quote today, and let us show you the confidence that our MA machine shop can bring to your next project!
At Peerless Precision, we have a lot of confidence in our abilities. Our precision machine shop has been in business for a long time now, and we know we’re good at what we do. So it’s a rare moment when a customer has even more confidence in us than we have in ourselves.
For 10 years, a long-time defense industry customer requested a part that we repeatedly declined due to its complexity. When their incumbent supplier dropped the project, they were in a desperate situation.
Committed to being a true partner, we stepped up to help. Find out how we overcame machining challenges to perfect this part and why we always go above and beyond for our customers.
Why We Took On This Challenging Part
The part was not entirely new to us—in the image above, you can see a simpler version that we’ve machined for nearly 30 years now. This is a coldfinger weldment, a critical component in the sub-micro cryogenic cooling systems for thermal imaging, night vision, and infrared cameras.
These titanium parts already push the limits of our precision CNC machining services with a 0.003-inch wall thickness. However, the new version the customer requested is even more challenging: we would need to machine a very small gear onto the shaft, and weld a cone with walls just 0.002 inches thick onto that gear.
Initially, coming up with a way to successfully hold and manufacture a cone with a .002″ wall thickness—while also welding the cone and the shaft together to the strict drawing requirements—had us questioning our capability to handle the part. Despite our repeated declines over the years, they continued to request the part simply because they believed in us and trusted our results. They knew we often find creative solutions through our experience and our sheer persistence.
Flattered as we were, we never quoted the part. However, when our customer told us they ran out of options, we committed to finding a solution to the project.
Finding the Proper Partner to Complete the Project
In our first attempts, we discovered that our in-house laser welding services couldn’t achieve the necessary precision due to the beam being too thick. We discussed the issue with the laser equipment manufacturer, and they performed trials at their own facility in Detroit, but they also were unable to achieve the necessary specifications.
This is where experience taught us a valuable lesson: sometimes innovation means knowing when to collaborate. We found a micro-welding specialist in Massachusetts that specializes in jewelry manufacturing. After three rounds of testing, they consistently achieved the precise welds we needed. With our customer’s approval, we moved into full production.
Why Our Customer Always Believed in Us
The entire process, from our initial “yes” to final production, took a year and a half of problem solving. But that persistence paid off when we not only solved our customer’s machining challenge but also expanded our network and our capabilities for future projects.
Persistence is a core value to us here at Peerless Precision, and we don’t give up easily when we’ve made a promise. And in this project, we learned once again that persistence is as important as technical abilities. Our customer’s confidence in us wasn’t just about our precision machining skills—it was about our track record of creative problem-solving and our unwavering commitment to quality.
What Problem Can Our Precision Machine Shop We Solve For You?
Whether you’re a new customer or a trusted, long-time partner, we want to help you solve your toughest precision machining challenges. Whether you need tight tolerance machining,optical machining or complex CNC machined components, our AS9100 and ITAR machine shop is ready to partner with the most demanding industries to deliver exactly what you need.
At Peerless Precision, we know that cybersecurity is critical to earning customer trust. Our journey toward Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance began with our defense partnerships, but our commitment to protecting sensitive data extends across every industry who places trust in our precision machining services.
We have been CMMC Level 2 compliant for several years now, maintaining a perfect compliance score. CMMC will be essential to American defense manufacturing partnerships in the coming years, and as requirements have changed we have continued to update our systems. Find out the latest on our CMMC compliance efforts, and learn how our commitment extends from our shop floor to our digital technology.
The Evolution of CMMC
The Department of Defense (DoD) established CMMC as a comprehensive certification and assessment program to “enforce the protection of sensitive unclassified information shared by the Department with its contractors and subcontractors.” In essence, CMMC is intended to prevent cyberattacks and protect sensitive information by ensuring DoD suppliers meet certain security standards.
CMMC certification has three possible levels, with Level 3 representing the highest security tier. As subcontractors to prime contractors of the DOD, Peerless Precision must be Level 2 compliant, considered “Broad Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)” and encompassing 110 security requirements.
While CMMC compliance is approaching mandatory status for DoD suppliers and subcontractors, Peerless Precision has long been ahead of the curve. We implemented comprehensive security measures years before they became requirements. Just as our status as an AS9100 machine shop elevates our standards across all precision manufacturing—not just aerospace—our security measures benefit every industry we serve.
How Our Defense Machine Shop Has Maintained CMMC Compliance
CMMC standards have evolved, reflecting the latest changes in the cybersecurity landscape. To maintain our compliance, we have focused on several key areas:
Strategic IT Partnership: Our collaboration with a specialized cybersecurity firm provides us with expert guidance and support throughout our security journey. This partnership ensures we stay ahead of the latest threats.
Updated Infrastructure: We have continued to update and upgrade our hardware and software, from improved firewalls to new multi-factor authentication protocols.
Comprehensive Staff Training: Our team undergoes regular security awareness training, covering topics such as password protection, system usage policies, and secure data handling procedures. We know that our employees are a critical first-line defense against security threats, and we always invest in their education.
Constant Backups: We have continued our daily backup protocol, a critical part of our business continuity plan. Daily backups ensure that, in the face of any disruption or disaster, we can resume operations quickly.
We Take Your Data Security Seriously
As CMMC requirements continue to evolve, we remain committed to staying at the forefront of cybersecurity practices. Regular consultations with our IT partner ensure we’re always prepared for the next change in CMMC compliance.
When you choose Peerless Precision, you’re choosing a manufacturer that approaches data security with the same attention to detail as any of our capabilities, from 5-axis machining to laser welding services. We apply our standards not just to producing your parts but to protecting every piece of data you entrust to us.
Request a quote today and begin your next project with our precision machine shop!
It’s a lesson we all learned as children: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” But in precision manufacturing, how many attempts are reasonable when tackling challenging parts?
At Peerless Precision, our answer is simple: as many as it takes. When we first attempted a family of parts – which we’ve now been machining for decades – we initially scrapped nearly 100 parts before finally perfecting them. When we share this story with other job shops, they’re amazed—most say they would have given up after 25 attempts if not sooner.
That story exemplifies our determination at Peerless, where we routinely solve manufacturing challenges other shops walk away from. We sometimes even fix the problems other shops leave behind. Our problem-solving capabilities stem from three core values: unwavering persistence, deep technical expertise, and a total commitment to our partners.
The Importance of Persistence in Precision Machining
That hundred-part journey taught us valuable lessons about persistence. Between perfecting setups and mastering challenging features, we invested significant time and resources. But we had promised our customer a solution, and they trusted us to deliver. We knew we could succeed—we just had to keep pushing forward.
Almost 30 years later, we’ve produced hundreds of thousands of parts for that same customer, all because we were so intent on solving the challenges of that initial batch. It’s a common thread that runs through everything we do: if we think we can manufacture a part, we completely dedicate ourselves to finding a solution to make it happen.
The Technical Expertise to Solve Any Problem
Persistence is a virtue, but there’s a crucial difference between pointless stubbornness and admirable determination. At Peerless Precision, our persistence is guided by our specialized capabilities and serious expertise.
In part, our persistence is possible because our capabilities extend far beyond those in a typical shop. Our precision grinding, honing, and lapping services are increasingly rare in modern manufacturing, and they enable us to tackle precise parts that other shops can’t handle. Yet even the finest equipment requires skilled hands; our experienced team knows how to leverage these capabilities to overcome the most demanding challenges.
Our Focus on Partnership
Our willingness to tackle challenging parts is always guided by realistic assessments. We maintain transparent communication with customers about our capabilities and timelines, ensuring a clear understanding of progress and potential obstacles. Above all, we say “no” when we have to, even though we hate saying it.
Our deep commitment to customer partnerships guides many of our decisions. For instance, one client recently faced supply chain disruption when their existing vendor declined to continue manufacturing their parts. We initially hesitated to take on the new project, but as we discussed their situation, we quickly realized how urgent their needs were. We took decisive action, and after a successful sample run, we assumed their full production.
Even when we don’t have a solution, we’re not afraid to invest in new technology when needed—we first added laser welding services to solve a specific customer challenge. However, we maintain a network of trusted partners for complementary capabilities that we do not currently offer. This collaborative approach ensures we can always deliver completed parts to our customers.
Talk to Us About Your Next Challengeprecision
Every problem we solve teaches us something valuable, and we’re constantly improving our abilities to efficiently machine even the most challenging parts. We’re committed to finding solutions that keep our customers’ production moving forward.
Our precision machine shop is here to help you with your next challenging part. Whether your part requires tight tolerance machining or is manufactured with difficult material, we’re ready to tackle it.
Manufacturing is at a pivotal point. As we welcome the next generation into the industry, we know that attracting young talent is just the beginning; the real transformation happens with hands-on, personalized training. At Peerless Precision, training isn’t just a phase—it’s an ongoing dedication to developing the skill and precision our customers rely on.
Here’s a look into how our team’s expertise and our focus on growth ensure you’re always getting the best.
How We Find and Grow Talent in Manufacturing
Our team is committed to making manufacturing as exciting and opportunity-filled as ever. When young people tour our facility, they see firsthand that the industry is dynamic and technology-driven. And our team doesn’t stop at just attracting talent—we prioritize developing it.
Some claim today’s young people are different from prior generations, but we know one thing for sure: anyone with a solid work ethic can succeed. Manufacturing has evolved beyond what’s commonly taught in schools, so we meet new employees where they are, teaching from the ground up. This approach allows us to build strong, capable teams ready to deliver the results you expect, year after year.
Training Tailored for Long-Term Results
Our president, Kristin Carlson, deeply believes in customized training, influenced by her own experience. Back in high school, Kristin struggled with physics until she had an engaging, hands-on instructor. That experience—seeing how an adaptive style can unlock potential—inspired our company’s training philosophy.
In the office and on the shop floor, we tailor our training to fit each team member’s learning style. Kristin encourages employees to choose the approach that suits them best—whether through hands-on experience, verbal guidance, or detailed notes. We start by placing new hires in roles aligned with their interests, providing repeated instruction, opportunities to apply their skills directly, and constructive feedback until they reach full proficiency.
Our focus on training extends well beyond initial onboarding. Through NTMA U, online courses, and seminars, we’re constantly enhancing our team’s skills—both technical and soft. From mastering 5-axis machining to building emotional intelligence, our training covers it all.
We also tap into local and state resources, including grant-funded programs and partnerships with community colleges. This ongoing development keeps us competitive and ready to tackle even the most complex projects with confidence and expertise.
We take training seriously because Peerless Precision offers more than a short-term job—many of our employees have been here for more than 20 years. We want team members to build rewarding, long-term careers and help us deliver consistent quality as a precision parts manufacturer for decades to come.
Moving Forward Together on Your Next Project
Investing in our team is an investment in our customers’ success. As our team’s skills grow, so does our ability to deliver top-notch CNC machining services with the precision and quality you expect from a trusted manufacturing partner.
Request a quote today to see how our dedication to excellence ensures reliable quality on every project.
At Peerless Precision, we specialize in precision machining for demanding industries like aerospace and defense. Some shops are intimidated by the standards required for these sectors, but we thrive on these challenges. As an AS9100 and ISO-certifiedmachine shop, we emphasize quality in every aspect of our operations.
First Article Inspection (FAI) is a particularly exacting process. FAI confirms every part we produce meets our clients’ specifications. With our talented workforce and state-of-the-art machining capabilities, Peerless Precision performs FAIs for the highest quality assurance and customer confidence in our results.
What is First Article Inspection?
An FAI is a comprehensive examination of a part against its design specifications. We conduct FAIs at the request of customers, most commonly when we produce a machined part for the first time or are manufacturing a component after a multi-year hiatus.
An FAI is different from our typical inspection process, in which we evaluate a certain percentage of the parts as specified by the customer. For many of our clients, an FAI involves 100% inspection of the entire lot. This process is labor-intensive, but its results validate the quality of a customer’s parts, ensuring efficient future production.
FAIs We Perform at Our Tight Tolerance Machine Shop
At Peerless Precision, we offer a range of FAI services, including full First Article Inspections, partial First Article Inspections, and AS9102 First Article Inspections tailored for the aerospace industry.
Full FAI: We assess every characteristic of a part or assembly.
Partial FAI: We inspect only specified features.
The two are broadly similar – in both cases, customers provide balloon drawings outlining the dimensions we must inspect, along with details about required materials and outside processes. As we conduct our inspection, we meticulously document our measurements, specify the tools used, verify the material and its origin, list special processes utilized, and detail supplier information and certifications.
At the conclusion of our inspection, we provide this information to the customer in a Certificate of Conformance, ensuring traceability and compliance with all requirements. This comprehensive documentation establishes a quality assurance baseline for our future production runs.
Aerospace machining projects frequently involve AS9102 First Article Inspections, which are more stringent than standard FAIs. These inspections require detailed documentation for every dimension, characteristic, and requirement of the part. As an AS9100 machine shop, we are fully equipped to perform these thorough inspections.
Building Customer Trust Through Quality Assurance
First Article Inspections are vital in building customer confidence in our products. They not only document our results, they also help us identify and address potential quality issues before they impact production. We approach FAIs with exceptional attention to detail, recognizing their importance in establishing and maintaining customer trust.
To ensure accuracy, we employ sophisticated measuring tools that are calibrated on a yearly basis. Our facility houses Coordinate Measuring Machines for complex geometries, cylindricity inspection machines for circular parts, and instant measurement machines for rapid data collection, alongside traditional tools like micrometers and calipers. If a customer’s project will require specialized inspection tools, we’re open to discussing an investment in new equipment to meet your needs.
While our advanced technology is essential, our skilled inspectors are our greatest asset. Each FAI is conducted by our most senior inspectors, all of whom also have a background in machining. This dual expertise enables them to identify issues and communicate effectively with our machinists to implement necessary process corrections. Their technical knowledge sets our inspections apart, guaranteeing the best possible outcomes for our customers.
Experience Our Commitment to Quality
When we perform an FAI, you can rest assured that the parts shipped will meet or exceed all your requirements. With over 12 years of First Article Inspections under our belt and no customer rejections, we provide the reliability you can count on.
We invite you to discuss your next project with us and experience our commitment to quality firsthand. Request a quote today and see how Peerless Precision can meet your machining needs.
It’s hard to believe, but we’re coming up on the 5-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic. The manufacturing industry was hit hard, with supply chains thrown into disarray, and material pricing and availability becoming volatile. While the headlines about these disruptions have faded, the aftershocks are still felt and many customers might assume prices have stabilized. And while supply levels and pricing have certainly improved, there is still lingering disruption.
Before and After at Peerless Precision
Until recent years, we were able to confidently send quotes that were valid for 30 days. Not only that, when we quoted a repeat part, we’d simply be able to check historical pricing and quickly send it out. If we had purchased material within the past six months, we trusted that its price wouldn’t fluctuate more than 10% either way, and we rarely worried about supply shortages. But all that has changed.
Today, pricing and lead time are difficult to predict across all materials. Exotic materials, unsurprisingly, are particularly challenging and can have long lead times. But even common materials like aluminum have undergone significant price spikes and seen major volatility over the past several years.
Now, if we haven’t ordered a material within the past month, we’ll re-quote the price. When we send quotes to customers, they’re typically only valid from 1-5 business days. If we don’t receive a quick response from our customers, that pricing could very well change and the material may no longer be available.
Collaborating for Improved Pricing
To ensure you get the best value and meet your project deadlines, collaboration is key. In today’s challenging material sourcing landscape, open communication and a strategic approach can make all the difference. Here’s how we can work together to navigate this new reality:
Talk to us about timing. Pricing and lead time can sometimes be correlated – if you are ready to pay a higher price, you can find a better lead time. Similarly, a customer who is willing to wait several months may be able to find much better pricing. This is why we always try to take a collaborative approach and talk to you about the bigger picture of your project to determine the best solution.
Share Your Material Sources. If you have a material supplier, let us know. Some customers have contracts or purchasing agreements with material houses or mills, giving them access to better pricing. If you can provide the material, we won’t bill you for it, and it could improve both your pricing and lead times.
Communicate As Early As Possible. We’re currently telling customers: if you need something in three months, give us the purchase order five months before you need it. This isn’t a hard and fast rule, but it’s a helpful rule of thumb in the current material landscape. Many aluminum alloys are becoming harder to obtain, while specialized aerospace machining materials, like Greek Ascoloy, can take months. Beyond being sure that you’re selecting the right material for your parts, the best thing you can do is give us plenty of advance notice. And if we receive the material well before your part is due, we’re happy to store it on our shelves.
Why You Can Trust Our MA Machine Shop
At Peerless Precision, honesty and transparency are core to our values. We believe in telling it like it is. While we might not always say what you want to hear, you can trust that it’s the truth.
In challenging times like these, honesty is more important than ever. Customers always want to be sure they’re getting the best price, so we are transparent with pricing. If customers provide us with sources, we show them the quotes we received – which can vary widely in pricing and lead time.
Above all, it’s vital to talk to us about your project as soon as possible. The sooner we start discussing your project, the better we can manage lead times and ensure all aspects run smoothly. While the complexities of today’s market may mean adjusting timelines, our focus remains on delivering quality results, on time, every time.
Contact us today to request a quote and let’s get your project moving.
At Peerless Precision, our expertise in CNC machining services makes us a reliable partner across various industries. We take pride in showcasing our contributions to these sectors, demonstrating why we’re the preferred choice for precision manufacturing. In this spotlight, we’re highlighting our work with the space industry.
From the International Space Station to Lunar Missions
Peerless Precision has been a trusted partner to the space industry for decades. Our journey began in the early 2000s, when we had the privilege of manufacturing components that became integral parts of the International Space Station. Contributing to such a monumental project was an exciting milestone for our precision machine shop, marking the start of our enduring relationship with the space sector.
Over the years, we’ve continued to collaborate with leading space companies, manufacturing key components such as spacecraft doors, mounting plates, and lids—all crafted to meet the rigorous standards of the space industry.
Providing Solutions for Space Industry Challenges
Recently, we partnered with an eastern Massachusetts company contracted to produce parts for an upcoming lunar landing module. Their components required a cryogenic seal, but they struggled to achieve the precise finish needed, resulting in parts that didn’t fit together correctly. After discovering us online, they visited our facility and entrusted us with the parts to see if we could deliver the necessary results.
Our team of experts was able to achieve the exact finish they required, ensuring their end customer’s satisfaction. This successful collaboration has since led to ongoing production orders, with the company machining the parts and sending them to us for lapping services.
This partnership is a great example of what we always say at Peerless Precision: we’re the solution providers, not the problem creators.
Why Space Industry Leaders Choose Peerless Precision
There are several reasons why companies in the space industry choose Peerless Precision as their manufacturing partner:
Tight Tolerances: Space industry components demand extremely tight tolerances, and this is where we excel. We can achieve tolerances as precise as +/- 5 millionths of an inch, ensuring that every part meets the exacting requirements of space applications.
Material Expertise: Working with materials that are lightweight, strong, and resilient under extreme conditions is a key aspect of aerospace machining. We are experts in machining aluminum, titanium, various steels, plastics, tungsten, and more.
Advanced Capabilities: Our proficiency in lapping, grinding, and honing with very tight tolerances is essential for space-related projects. Additionally, we specialize in finishing processes that ensure components achieve the necessary cryogenic seals for space missions.
Low-Volume and Prototyping Excellence: As specialists in low-volume and prototype machining, we have extensive experience in the iterative process and problem-solving that these projects often require. Our expertise makes us ideal partners for perfecting your space industry products.
Partner with Us for Your Next Space Project
If you’re in the space industry and seeking a reliable partner for your next project, Peerless Precision is here to help. With our extensive experience and advanced capabilities, we’re equipped to meet your exacting standards.
Contact us today to request a quote—and don’t worry, we’ll make sure your project is out of this world (in the best way possible)!
When a customer comes to us for precision machining on a part they’ve struggled to source elsewhere, we only say yes when we know we can do it. And even in this challenging project, we knew from the start we could machine the part as required.
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