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 […]
In-House Laser Marking Services for Machined Parts
Comments Off on In-House Laser Marking Services for Machined PartsWhen the police caught the Boston Marathon bombers, we learned that the camera that identified them contained parts made by Peerless Precision. How did we know that? The parts had laser-marked serial numbers that could be traced back to our shop. From security cameras to jet engines, serial numbers are vital in ensuring traceability and […]
Why Machine Shops Should Build a Network with Each Other
Comments Off on Why Machine Shops Should Build a Network with Each OtherNo machine shop wants to turn away customers. However, if the work is beyond a shop’s capabilities, it’s not good business practice to take the job and deliver subpar results. Fortunately, there’s a third option—one we frequently turn to at Peerless Precision: collaboration between shops. When shops collaborate, we can build partnerships that work off […]
4 Resources to Help You Select the Right Material for Your Parts
Comments Off on 4 Resources to Help You Select the Right Material for Your PartsAt Peerless Precision, we’re invested in helping you create the best precision machined parts you can find in aerospace, medical, commercial optics, and American defense manufacturing. And that starts with identifying the right material for your application. If you don’t do your homework, you could end up with unsatisfactory results. Use these four blogs as […]
The Pros and Cons of Castings
Comments Off on The Pros and Cons of CastingsAre you considering castings for your next part order? Depending on your needs, hogouts—parts machined out of a solid block of material—could be a better solution. Keep reading to learn the pros and cons of castings and why our AS9100 machine shop leans toward precision machining hogouts. Castings vs. Hogouts: How Each Process Works Casting […]
Plastic CNC Machining Services at Peerless Precision
Comments Off on Plastic CNC Machining Services at Peerless PrecisionHave you been turned away by job shops that avoid machining plastic? Many shops will only work with metal because plastic can clog up machines. Moving metal through the coolant system and filters is a much cleaner process. At Peerless Precision, we’re happy to discuss your plastic machining needs. We have a filtering system to […]
A One-Stop Shop for Prototypes and Low-Volume Production
Comments Off on A One-Stop Shop for Prototypes and Low-Volume ProductionHas a job shop ever turned down your order because you only needed 10 parts—not 10,000? You’re not alone. Our team talks with many prospective customers at networking events and trade shows. One point of frustration that comes up over and over again is that businesses struggle to find a manufacturing partner to take on […]
How Peerless Precision Facilitates Flawless Anodized Finishes
Comments Off on How Peerless Precision Facilitates Flawless Anodized FinishesAnodizing is a common finishing service that many customers request from our AS9100 machine shop. The electrochemical anodizing process applies an anodic oxide finish to the metal surface of parts made from aluminum or other nonferrous metals to enhance corrosion resistance, durability, and aesthetic appearance. Standard anodizing types include Type I-Chromic Acid Anodize, Type II-Sulfuric […]
How AS9100 and ISO Certifications Benefit Every Peerless Precision Customer
Comments Off on How AS9100 and ISO Certifications Benefit Every Peerless Precision CustomerPeerless Precision is proud to be AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015-certified through 2024. That statement may not mean much if you don’t require your manufacturing partner to uphold these certifications. But the truth is that all our customers benefit from the standards we must meet to secure and maintain these credentials. Here’s what our status as […]
