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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... by Admin | Contour News, Machining Industry News
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... by Admin | blog, Contour News, Machining Industry News
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... by Admin | blog, Contour News, Machining Industry News
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.... by Admin | Success Stories
Primary Markets Served: Construction Product: Roll Grover Value Assembly Project Function: This machine cold-forms the clamp groove in 2” to 24” schedule 40 thru 80 piping used in large piping projects. Problem: The customer had previously contracted with one of our... by Admin | Success Stories
Primary Markets Served: Transportation Transportation Precision Machining and Assembly Product: Pneumatic Brake System Manifold Function: Part of a regenerative braking system for commercial vehicles Problem: The part cost from other sources exceeded budgetary... by Admin | Success Stories
Primary Markets Served: Aerospace Aerospace Precision Machining and Assembly Product: Fuel System Flame Arrestor Function: Prevents flames from traveling thru the fuel system to the fuel tank. Problem: A Tier 1 supplier to the aerospace industry was looking for a...