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  1. 3 Ways to Cut Costs with Metal Machining

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    There are many different parts manufactured by machining technology. Today, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) struggle to reduce the cost of all types of production, including with metal machining.

    To help reduce the cost of production of parts and components, there are three important factors to consider.

    Outsource to Specialists

    Rather than trying to complete machining services in-house, outsourcing to specialized machining companies is the ideal solution. Not only does the OEM avoid the cost of purchasing and maintaining machining center and equipment, but there are also the experienced operators at metal machining shops.

    Consider Design and Material Elements

    The best shops will offer engineering services. These services can often recommend the ideal machining operation to complete the project at a lower cost and with a faster production time. Making slight modifications to the design can also increase the ability to work to specific tolerances while also lowering the cost per unit of production.

    The choice of metals used for the part can also impact both cost and speed of production. Often choosing from options in alloys can speed up production without sacrificing any of the required properties of the finished part.

    State-of-the-art Equipment

    Specialized metal machining shops have the latest in state-of-the-art equipment. This allows for increased precision in making parts and components, which translates into less waste and lower overall material use.

    Additionally, using CNC or computer numerical control technology, any waste due to variations in parts is drastically reduced. This not only increases the speed of production but also cuts down on any requirements to provide secondary operations to bring parts and component into compliance with tolerances.

    Finally, a top company is able to work with the customer from prototyping through to full production. When one company works from concept to production, the process is more efficient, effective and lower cost to the OEM.

  2. The Advantages to CNC Plastic Machining

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    There are several different options to consider in the formation of plastic parts and components. For relatively simple shapes and forms, plastic extrusion can be an effective option. This is a relatively fast process which is ideal when tight tolerances and precision shapes are not essential.

    Another option to consider is injection molding for plastic parts. This is often done for mass produced types of plastics in simple to moderately complex shapes and forms. There is a range of different applications for these parts, including the manufacturing of very precise types of plastic parts and components for medical devices, aerospace applications and even in the telecommunication industry.

    The third option and one that offers extreme precision with highly complex parts as well as simple shapes and components are CNC plastic machining. Unlike the first two options mentioned, machining starts with a solid piece of plastic and then removes the surface material to create the shape.

    Highly Precise

    Through the use of CNC or computer numerical control equipment, this machining process can be done to extremely tight tolerances. With an exact replication of the pathway and the speed of the cutting tool, the rotation or position of the workpiece, and all other elements of the process, there are unlimited options in drilling, boring, turning, milling and other machining operations.

    Various Shapes

    Utilizing CNC plastic machining, wall thicknesses and complex shapes can be created in the same workpiece. Depending on the specific equipment used, it may be possible to create highly complex parts and components on a multi-axis machining center.

    With just a single process and the use of one piece of equipment to create the complex forms, CNC plastic machining can be a very cost-effective option. It can also dramatically reduce turnaround times on large or small orders, and can easily be scaled up from prototyping to full production.

  3. Aluminum Machining

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    Various metals often require a machining process to meet a specific need. These include plastic, steel, iron, and bronze but one of the most versatile and often used metals is aluminum due to its cost, durability, resistance to corrosion, and its lightweight.

    Aluminum machining is often desired by the customers of JBC Machine in a variety of industries. With over 30 years of experience in working with aluminum, the company has both the experience and the equipment to provide any machine shop requirements.

    While aluminum doesn’t require additional finishing after the machine work, due to its natural resistance to corrosion, as well as the aesthetics of its appearance in a raw state the facility can provide anodizing services, chemical conversion coating, painting or any other type of finishing the customer desires.

    The company’s commitment to staying up to date with the latest equipment and software, as well as training for its employees, enable it to provide a variety of aluminum machining work. If the customer requires aluminum turning work, then it can be accomplished through on-site equipment such as engine lathes, CNC lathes, or 5 axis Mori Seiki turning centers.

    The shop can also provide threading services for aluminum on multiple machines, drilling aluminum on or off center, with straight drilling or drilling at almost any angle. If boring is required, then it can be performed in straight or conical bores as well as tapered or eccentric. In addition, due to the state of the art machinery and software, JBC Machine can program and produce quality 3D parts.

    While, ideally, a complete design can be provided to the shop, in the case where an original design is not available and a broken part needs replacing, or an OEM part is not accessible, the shop can reverse engineer the part to the original exacting standards.

  4. Boring Operation

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    One of the most demanding and delicate processes in machine shops is that of the boring operation. This process is done to enlarge the interior diameter of an item without affecting the outside such as by changing the straightness or compromising the integrity. Care must be taken that the bore remains smooth and uniformly round.

    JBC Machine is able to offer boring operations to match the needs of our customers. Through the use of the variety of machines and the latest in software, the shop is able to provide precise work on any project, even down to when the most infinitesimal cuts are required.

    In addition to its commitment to constantly updating and maintaining state of the art machinery, the family-owned business relies on the training and experience of its employees to provide top of the line service to its customers in all of its machine shop abilities.

    Six of the shop employees are journeymen machinists and several employees have been with JBC Machine in excess of twenty years. In addition to the training acquired outside of the facility, JBC Machine also cross-trains its employees on the other machines thus ensuring all employees can provide full services to the customer and negating the likelihood of delays should a particular machine operator be unavailable during a customer’s production run.

    In addition to the extensive training of its employees, the company has a history of expansion at a rate which allows it to grow and still maintain the same level of excellence in customer service and machine operations which started at the beginning when there was one manual lathe and one employee.

    For all of a customer’s needs for boring operations, no matter the size, shape or material of the item to be bored, the shop is ready to meet the demand.