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A Quick Guide to Machining Steel

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...

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...

Contour Tool wins the Parker Hannifin HVD Silver Link Strategic Supplier Award!

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Here’s a summary of the award from Parker’s newsletter: Newsletter – Gold Link Award Ceremony. Introduction to the new HVD Gold Link Strategic Supplier Award HVD is introducing a brand new supplier award: the Gold Link Strategic Supplier Award....

3 Strategies to Purchase Custom Machined Castings at a Reasonable Price, with Great Quality, and get them Delivered On-timewithout Losing Your Mind!

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By Michelle Reichlin and Dr Lisa Lang All else being equal, the lowest price gets the job because quality and reliability are a given, right? If you’re purchasing “off the shelf” parts that are generally considered to be the same, you can be relatively safe choosing...