Mar 14, 2024 | CNC, Manufacturing
Turning centers, natural descendants of the manual lathe, are an essential machine tool used by the manufacturing industry. These versatile machines have played a pivotal role in shaping raw materials into finished products with precision and accuracy. While the...
Feb 13, 2024 | Insider, Machine Shop
In our mission to provide our customers the quality parts they need and expect, Winndeavor has always deployed the finest equipment on our machine shop floor. One name that is a mainstay on our shop floor is Mazak, and it just became a bit more prevalent as we added a...
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Jan 11, 2024 | Insider, Machine Shop, Machining, Manufacturing
If you look at the photo above, you may be wondering “who on earth would be excited about a dumpster?” We would! Why? Because this photo represents our commitment to sustainable manufacturing. This is our new recycling dumpster, and it’s going to help us cut the...
Dec 19, 2023 | Manufacturing, Quality Control
When it comes to machining parts, precision is key. However, even the most skilled machinists run into trouble when a part is damaged or flawed. That’s where non-destructive testing (NDT) comes in. NDT is a set of techniques used to identify defects and flaws in...
Nov 15, 2023 | Machining, Quality Control
When it comes to manufacturing, accuracy and precision are paramount. As a purchasing manager, you understand the challenges of procuring high-quality, regulation-compliant parts while also aiming to optimize time and cost efficiencies. One solution that can address...
Oct 11, 2023 | Machine Shop, Machining, Manufacturing
Considered the backbone of America, manufacturing has not only played a pivotal role in our nation’s history, but it continues to be a driving force of American economic growth and development. From Henry Ford’s moving assembly line to modern Computer Aided...
Sep 14, 2023 | Manufacturing
Any manufacturer worth their salt knows automation has become an integral part of the industry, revolutionizing the way products are made. Through advanced technologies, manufacturers now utilize a wide array of tools and systems to streamline their operations and...
Aug 17, 2023 | Machine Shop, Machining, Manufacturing
Steel is a powerhouse material for precision machining. Known for its exceptional strength, durability, and versatility, it’s no wonder that manufacturing steel products is a request from many suppliers. However, it’s important to remember that just because a material...
Jul 24, 2023 | Manufacturing, Quality Control
If you rely on the expertise of a precision machining company, you may have come across the term “Production Part Approval Process” or PPAP. But what does it mean; and, more importantly, why should you care? In this blog post, we delve into the basics of...
Jun 22, 2023 | Machine Shop, Machining, Manufacturing
Across many industries, manufacturers go through different production cycle periods. Depending on demand, production output may yield large qualities of parts for a short time, or small batches for a long period. Manufacturers know these cycles as short run and long...
