What to Know About Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
Precision is key when it comes to manufacturing and machining, especially when working with complex shapes. Like many materials, some metals are easier to work with than others, making the precision machining process more difficult. There is one process, though, that...
Ferrous Metals vs Nonferrous Metals: What’s the Difference?
Ferrous and nonferrous are the main classifications of metals. The main difference between ferrous and nonferrous metals is that ferrous metals contain iron while nonferrous metals do not. While iron contents are one differentiator, there are other properties that...
Manufacturing Supply Chain Management
It seems that everywhere we tune into the news, there’s a story about difficulties in the supply chain. Raw materials, parts, and finished products have been getting stuck at port and facing major delays before getting to the people who need them to cut, assemble, and...
What Are the 5 Lean Manufacturing Principles?
Production costs are on the rise across many industries. Manufacturers are struggling to remain competitive in the current market. Many have started to look for ways to increase productivity and efficiency across their systems. One technique that manufacturers are...
Modern Machine Shop Visits Winn Machine
Since its initial publication in 1928, Modern Machine Shop has grown into one of the most highly-respected names in the metalworking and manufacturing industry. MMS has built a reader base of over 100,000,...
Employee Spotlight – Stephanie Zeno
Here at Winn Machine, we have a wonderful team that makes sure our operations run smoothly and that our products are delivered on time. This month we would like to spotlight one of our longest-serving employees, Stephanie Zeno. We wanted to...
Subtractive Manufacturing vs Additive Manufacturing: What’s the Difference?
In recent years, developments in manufacturing have led to so many solutions that when manufacturers are identifying which is best for them, the sheer number of solutions can be immediately overwhelming. While these developments have led to increased efficiency,...
Broaching Tools: What Are They Good For?
Broaching is one of the most common machining processes. It’s used to removed selected material from a workpiece to create specific and unique features. How does broaching differ from other machining processes though? And when should you use...
