[VIDEO] Machining Lower Volume Work on a Horizontal Machining Center

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“Never be hesitant to try something new, you might be surprised of your results.” And we did not hesitate! One of our current customers was experiencing capacity challenges to meet demands for their high performance racing piston line and looked to Contour...

[VIDEO] Precision Machining With No Visible Tool Marks

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      Precision Machining With No Visible Tool Marks   With advancements in modern technology a part can be programmed, machined and inspected all from a single solid model! Gone are the days of drawing in 2 dimensional and trying to visualize the part in...

[VIDEO] About Contour Precision Milling & Machining

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In this video: Learn how Contour machines difficult, hard to hold castings. Learn how Contour has been a company known for solving customers problems and is able to machine their problem parts.  Also check out our Success Stories! 

PMPA – Precision Machining Careers Make A Difference

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What do a smartphone, sports car, basketball hoop, video controller and a military plane have in common?  They all require precision machined parts!  Check out this video from PMPA:

A Quick Guide to Machining Steel

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Whether you are choosing to use steel because of the durability and strength that it provides or the attractive finish, it goes through a process to provide these benefits. Precision machining is required to get the best possible outcome. The alloys used, the tools,...

Tips on How Manufacturers Can Stay Connected With Customers Through the Coronavirus

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A lot of companies in the United States have gone virtual in order to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. There are states that have ordered workers to stay at home with the exemption of essential businesses and manufacturers. There have been unprecedented changes...

Advanced Automation Is Shaping The Future of Precision Machining

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An increasing number of manufacturers are looking for new and smaller components to maximize space usage, faster processing times, tighter tolerances, insanely fast turnarounds, and other benefits to ensure that they meet up with consumer demands. This pressure does...

What is 5-Axis Machining All About?

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Five-axis machines represent modern CNC design and are able to machine shapes of nearly any complexity. The two main application categories for five-axis machining are conventional machining of tilted surfaces and the machining of complex 3D shapes. In both cases the...

PMPA’s New Executive Director Visits Contour Tool Inc!

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Cate Smith (left, PMPA’s Executive Director) and Michelle Reichline (right, CEO Contour Tool Inc.) Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA) just named Cate Smith as their new Executive Director. And Contour was proud to host Cate during a recent visit...

Contour Featured in Modern Machine Shop

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From Modern Machine Shop:  https://www.mmsonline.com/blog/post/how-do-you-sell-your-value-add How Do You Sell Your Value-Add? A shop shares lessons learned about alluring and securing profitable, long-term CNC machining contracts.   Contour Precision Milling...