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 […]
What it Takes to Machine Mechanical Components for Medical Applications
Leave a CommentWhen you need mechanical components for the medical industry, it’s critical to find a machine shop you can trust. There’s no compromising on quality for parts that may be used to support, sustain, or even save people’s lives. You need to be confident in a shop’s abilities to source high-quality materials, machine parts precisely […]
How Peerless Precision Selects the Right Finishing Operation for The Tightest Tolerances
Leave a CommentDid you know that even the most modern CNC machines can’t achieve the extremely tight tolerances needed for certain parts? In actuality, a wide range of machines and operations, both new and old, are necessary to finish parts and produce tolerances as tight as one millionth of an inch. At Peerless Precision, we’re experts […]
Manufacturing Wins CEO Interview – Kristin Carlson of Peerless Precision
Leave a CommentIn this Manufacturing Wins interview Kristin Carlson, president of Peerless Precision discusses how she got into the precision machining business, what to look for in a supplier, and the advantages of working with a partner versus working with a vendor. Kristin also summarizes what makes Peerless Precision a great choice for those companies seeking […]
Peerless Precision Specializes in Invar Parts for Optical Machining
Leave a CommentAre you tired of job shops no-quoting you on Invar projects? It’s hard finding a shop willing to machine Invar—let alone one that specializes in this notoriously challenging material. The nickel-based non-magnetic alloy has many useful properties: it’s resistant to temperature fluctuations, weather patterns, and rust, making it ideal for commercial optics and optical […]
The Women of American Manufacturing Podcast: Dad is Always Right: Kristin Carlson’s Path to Shop Ownership
Leave a CommentKristin Carlson grew up in a manufacturing family, but she never expected to work in one. Her experience outside of the shop gave her a unique perspective when it came time to follow in her father’s footsteps. In this episode, Kristin shares what she’s doing to dispel misperceptions, bring more women into manufacturing, and […]
How Peerless Precision Solves the Problem of Legacy Parts in Aerospace Manufacturing
Leave a CommentWhen planes or helicopters are no longer actively in production, buyers face a unique challenge: when they need replacement parts, the OEMs and general contractors that initially made those parts aren’t available to provide prototypes aftermarket. Aircraft such as the Bell UH-1 helicopter, Gulfstream IV Business Jet, Piper PA-42 Cheyenne, Saab 340 Twin-Engine Turboprop and […]
Benefits of In-House Mechanical Subassembly
Leave a CommentOne of the best ways to consolidate your supply chain is to find a precision machine shop that can also do assembly work. At Peerless Precision, not only do we make your parts, we can put together various components in even the most complex mechanical subassemblies. We often see our customers relying on their […]
Peerless Precision Provides Unique Capabilities for Optical Machining
Leave a CommentOptical measuring systems and 3D measuring systems are expected to consistently deliver extreme accuracy and precision. To do so, the internal parts and components in these devices must be reliably manufactured to extremely tight tolerances. Parts that aren’t made to the exact required specifications can result in tolerance stacking and lead to significant reading […]
