Design for Manufacturing: Surface Flatness, Mating Parts, Wall Thickness and Undercuts
Comments Off on Design for Manufacturing: Surface Flatness, Mating Parts, Wall Thickness and UndercutsIn our day-to-day work at Peerless Precision, we’re constantly seeing new designs for CNC machined parts. And after working on so many of them, we recognize a few common design decisions that can have an unexpected effect on price and lead time. These aren’t design errors, but instead, they’re choices where an alternative decision could […]
A MA Machine Shop Owner on Why Manufacturing Is a Fulfilling Career Path
Comments Off on A MA Machine Shop Owner on Why Manufacturing Is a Fulfilling Career PathBy Kristin Carlson, Owner of Peerless Precision I grew up working alongside my dad in his workshop, and those are some of my fondest memories from my childhood. When I was ten, he brought home some bicycle parts, and we built a ten-speed bicycle together. I remember building furniture and so many other things with […]
How Peerless Precision Mastered the Art of Optical Machining
Comments Off on How Peerless Precision Mastered the Art of Optical MachiningAt Peerless Precision, complacency isn’t in our vocabulary. Our precision machine shop constantly seeks opportunities to expand our capabilities and tackle new manufacturing challenges. This drive has been particularly evident in our journey to becoming experts in the niche field of optical machining. A decade ago, manufacturing the precise components used in cameras, vision systems, […]
4 Reasons to Outsource Mechanical Subassemblies to Peerless Precision
Comments Off on 4 Reasons to Outsource Mechanical Subassemblies to Peerless PrecisionAs an AS9100D & ISO-certified machine shop, Peerless Precision has built a reputation for delivering high-quality parts with uncompromising accuracy. But you may not realize that our commitment to quality doesn’t end with the precision machining of individual parts—we also specialize in complete mechanical subassemblies. What Are Mechanical Subassemblies? These units are made of multiple […]
Grinding at Peerless Precision: Our Secret to High-Precision Parts
Comments Off on Grinding at Peerless Precision: Our Secret to High-Precision PartsAt Peerless Precision, we frequently make parts with such tight tolerances and complex geometries that our customers think we’re using a bit of “black magic.” And while our team loves the aura of mystery this brings to our Westfield, MA machine shop, we must admit: it’s not magic that allows us to create such impressive […]
Case Study: Going Above and Beyond to Master Crankcase Housings
Comments Off on Case Study: Going Above and Beyond to Master Crankcase HousingsSome shops like to stick to what they already know. But where’s the fun in that? At Peerless Precision, we’re always looking for opportunities to expand our skill set and take on new challenges—especially if it’s in service of getting our customers the parts they need. Here’s a good example of what we’re talking about… […]
5 Reasons Our AS9100 Machine Shop is an Ideal Aerospace Partner
Comments Off on 5 Reasons Our AS9100 Machine Shop is an Ideal Aerospace PartnerThe heart of aerospace manufacturing is known as Aerospace Alley–an area of the United States that encompasses the southwest Massachusetts and northeast Connecticut region. From this hub, our AS9100 machine shop proudly machines complex parts that help put planes in the sky. Peerless Precision has been a trusted aerospace machine shop in Aerospace Alley for […]
How Our Collaborative Approach to Precision Machining Benefits You
Comments Off on How Our Collaborative Approach to Precision Machining Benefits YouIn our industry, there is a common disconnect between design and manufacturing. As a result, we often receive part designs with over-engineered or impractical features—for example, unreasonably tight tolerances or unnecessarily strict plating specifications that will increase costs and lead times without any significant benefit to the part’s function. As a build-to-print precision machine shop, […]
Why Manufacturing Leaders Must Invest in Workforce Development
Comments Off on Why Manufacturing Leaders Must Invest in Workforce DevelopmentThe manufacturing industry is facing a workforce development crisis. A study conducted by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte estimates that by 2030, 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled if more people aren’t inspired to pursue modern manufacturing careers. The shortage could cost manufacturers $1 trillion in 2030 alone. That’s why Peerless Precision’s president, Kristin […]
How Our Inspection Process Promises Quality Precision Machining
Comments Off on How Our Inspection Process Promises Quality Precision MachiningIn the precision machining world, there’s little room for error. Whether manufacturing a lens housing for an optics customer or a plastic piston ring, we’re committed to delivering quality at all times. Peerless Precision’s rigorous inspection process—run by an experienced team using top-tier equipment—ensures customers always get what they ask for. To achieve truly peerless […]
