How Peerless Precision Selects the Right Finishing Operation for The Tightest Tolerances
Comments Off on How Peerless Precision Selects the Right Finishing Operation for The Tightest TolerancesDid 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
Comments Off on Manufacturing Wins CEO Interview – Kristin Carlson of Peerless PrecisionIn 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
Comments Off on Peerless Precision Specializes in Invar Parts for Optical MachiningAre 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
Comments Off on The Women of American Manufacturing Podcast: Dad is Always Right: Kristin Carlson’s Path to Shop OwnershipKristin 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
Comments Off on How Peerless Precision Solves the Problem of Legacy Parts in Aerospace ManufacturingWhen 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
Comments Off on Benefits of In-House Mechanical SubassemblyOne 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
Comments Off on Peerless Precision Provides Unique Capabilities for Optical MachiningOptical 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 […]
Peerless Precision is a Top Supply Chain Manager for Tier 1 Suppliers
Comments Off on Peerless Precision is a Top Supply Chain Manager for Tier 1 SuppliersTier 1 suppliers know the advantages of reducing their supply chains: a more streamlined process, time and cost savings, and less stress. But not every machine shop in MA has the ability to successfully manage a supply chain, particularly for aerospace manufacturing, medical manufacturing, and defense manufacturing, which carry the highest quality standards. Some shops […]
Peerless Precision Achieves Tight Tolerance Manufacturing for Top Quality Performance
Comments Off on Peerless Precision Achieves Tight Tolerance Manufacturing for Top Quality PerformanceWhat it Takes to Produce Extremely Tight Tolerances What do landing gear for an airplane, an aerospace fuel engine, and a medical device have in common? They’re all delicate pieces of equipment that perform vital functions—and they have no room for error. From a manufacturing standpoint, no room for error means that these parts need […]
The New England Lean Podcast: Kristin Carlson
Comments Off on The New England Lean Podcast: Kristin CarlsonThis week I am VERY excited to be welcoming Kristin Carlson to the show! Kristin Carlson is President of Peerless Precision, Inc., in Westfield, MA; a small precision machine shop specializing in the manufacture of small, complex mechanical components mainly for the Aerospace and Defense Industries. Kristin is also currently the President of the Western […]
