When to Choose Honing vs. Lapping for a Smooth Surface Finish
Leave a CommentWhen your part needs an ultra-smooth surface finish, there are a few finishing operations precision machine shops use to get the job done. Electropolishing, a common finishing process that removes a thin outer layer of metal to reduce roughness, might be sufficient. But if you need a surface finish finer than 16 Ra, honing or […]
6 Keys to Successful Prototyping for Precision Machining
Leave a CommentAre you considering working with a precision machine shop to develop a prototype? Prototyping is, by nature, an iterative process, and getting a new part or product right takes time. Before requesting a quote for your prototype, it’s important to know what to expect so that you have the best experience possible. What Precision Machining […]
How Peerless Precision Leverages Vertical Integration for CNC Turned Parts
Leave a CommentDid you know that most lathe parts need secondary operations? CNC turning is usually the first stop on a longer machining journey that can require a wide range of capabilities. If a machine shop doesn’t offer a full complement of secondary and finishing services in-house, they’ll have to outsource certain operations, adding cost and time […]
Superior Tungsten Machining at Peerless Precision
Leave a CommentTungsten, one of the hardest elements in the world, is a reliable material for numerous manufacturing applications that encounter high-intensity environments. Tungsten boasts the highest boiling point of all chemical elements, and with the second-highest melting point (after carbon), it’s capable of withstanding extreme temperatures up to 6,192 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s also naturally corrosion-resistant, repelling […]
Dock to Stock Precision CNC Machining Services for the Aerospace Industry
Leave a CommentOver the years, we’ve proven to our customers that we’re a reliable job shop capable of consistently manufacturing high-quality parts. Because Peerless Precision has a reputation for being so dependable, our customers usually stick with us long-term. In fact, we’ve been working with some of our aerospace customers for over 20 years—and during that time, […]
The Value of Research & Development in Precision Machining
Leave a CommentMaking a part for the first time is always exciting. Anytime our team has the opportunity to create something original, step outside our comfort zone, and build new skills, we’re up for the challenge! But diving into a new project doesn’t mean going in unprepared. To ensure that every customer order results in top-quality parts, […]
What It Takes to Excel at Titanium Machining
Leave a CommentWhen you need an ultra-strong part with an excellent fatigue life, titanium is a great choice of material. This versatile metal has a uniquely high tensile strength to weight ratio: it weighs about half as much as stainless steel but is nearly 30% stronger! In addition to its exceptional strength, titanium is also known for […]
5 Time-Saving Benefits of 5-Axis Machining
Leave a CommentWhen you need complex parts made fast, you need a machine shop with advanced technology to deliver precision parts with a quick turnaround. But if the job shop you go to uses 3 or 4-axis machines to make intricate parts, you could be stuck dealing with unnecessarily long lead times. At Peerless Precision, our […]
The Benefits of Peerless Precision’s In-House Laser Welding Services
Leave a CommentAt Peerless Precision, we take pride in the relationships we build with our customers. We’re always going the extra mile to keep costs low and lead times short. Like many other machine shops, it’s not uncommon for us to outsource to trusted vendors for certain services that we don’t have in-house. But we’re constantly looking […]
Mavens of Manufacturing Ep. 28: Helping to Catch the Boston Marathon Bombers
Leave a CommentIn this episode of Mavens of Manufacturing, Meaghan Ziemba speaks with president and owner of Peerless Precision, Inc., Kristin Carlson about: Her journey in manufacturing that lead to her ownership of Peerless. The components that Peerless produces, including those that helped identify and capture the Boston marathon bombers. Virtual tours and the Right Flight […]
