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  1. Essential Factors In Quality Metal Machining

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    Looking for metal machining shops is not as easy as just choosing a name out of a list of search engine results or calling up a local machining service. While both of these options may provide you with an ideal company to work with, there is an equal chance you may select a company that has limited equipment and experience to get the job done correctly and on time.

    At JBC Machine, we specialize in machining across a wide variety of industries. This includes the aerospace industry. We are a Gulfstream Aerospace approved vendor, as well as working with OEMs in the printing, food processing, paper production and packaging industries to name just a few.

    We believe there are four factors that set us apart from other metal machining shops. These differences are benefits to our customers, many who have trusted us with the prototyping and large volume production runs for decades.

    Experience and Understanding of the Material

    Our team of machinists has worked with a variety of metals and other materials. This includes aluminum, stainless steel, steel, and bronze as well as a growing sector of our machining for plastics and composites.

    The understanding and experience in working with these metals and materials make it easy for us to complete prototyping and then move into production as you need.

    Knowledge of Machining Operations

    The staff at JBC Machine is also experts at the various metal machining services we offer. We can often work with OEMs to develop lower-cost machining options that can also help to produce higher quality products.

    Focus on Quality Control

    From the first review of our order through to the final piece of the order we focus on quality control. At each step in the machining process parts and components are checked and verified to meet required standards and tolerances, ensuring your order will exceed your expectations.

    To find out why we are celebrating 33 years of machining excellence with a customer satisfaction rating of 99.9%, call us today at (920) 779-4075.

  2. The Differences In Working With An Aerospace Machine Shop

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    One of the factors that distinguishes JBC Machine from other machine shops is our reputation in the aerospace industry. We are a Gulfstream Aerospace approved vendor, which means we are approved to provide parts for the aerospace industry as approved by the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.

    This is not an easy approval to obtain. To become a Gulfstream approved aerospace machine, shop a company has to complete all necessary documentation of quality control and processes as well as perform to specific standards. This is a voluntary process and it requires commitment from all employees and the management team to meet the standard required for approval.

    Precision Is Mandatory

    As an aerospace machine shop, we see precision production of parts to exacting tolerances and specifications as part of a job well done. All of our machinists and staff are extensively trained in our quality control process, ensuring that any deviations from standards of production are immediately recognized, addressed and corrected.

    We also have tests throughout production to ensure all parts are machined to the exacting specifications of our customers. Precision in these types of processes is not optional but rather a key part of the service we provided.

    Quality Control

    While we use the latest in cutting-edge equipment and state-of-the-art technology in our aerospace machine shop, it is our people that make the difference. Each of our machinists and technicians take personal pride in ensuring that every job is completed to the precision standards required.

    We understand the significance of each part that we produce. In industries such as the aerospace industry, errors or deviations from the standards are simply not acceptable. Our experience and our recognition as the top Gulfstream Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year award three times since 2009 is a testimony to how hard we work to ensure quality, precision parts to all of our customers. To learn more, browse the website or contact our staff at (920) 779-4075.

  3. Experience Matters With Stainless Steel Machining

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    For parts and components in any industry where high corrosion resistance, good tolerance to heat and top strength to weight ratio is a must, stainless steel is often the most cost-effective alloy. The popularity of stainless steel makes it an important part of any machining company business, but it is not always an easy material to machine.

    The main issue with stainless steel is that various grades and tempers will respond differently to machining. There are austenitic, ferritic, martensitic and precipitation hardening stainless steels, all which have their own particular characteristics. In most applications, the austenitic stainless steels, from 201 to 310 will be the most commonly used.

    While the most commonly used, the austenitic stainless steels are not easy to work with. They can be very prone to work hardening, which is always a concern during stainless steel machining.

    Cutting Edge Technology

    At JBC Machine, we use cutting edge technology in all of our stainless steel machining processes to ensure that the stainless steel and the process are carefully matched for each other. This allows us to ensure that the process is streamlined and specialized for the alloy, cutting down on waste and providing the precision work that is expected.

    The Chatter Issue

    The actual physical structure of stainless steel causes a problem with machining. When the equipment is not set to the correct speed for the alloy, it is possible for chattering to occur. This is a really a mismatch between the speed of the cutting tool and the angle to the stainless steel workpiece. A vibration occurs that creates irregularities in the cutting performance, which is a sign of poor quality stainless steel machining.

    At JBC Machine, we have the experience and the equipment to ensure that all machining is completed to exact specifications for the stainless steel alloy. To find out more, call us at (920) 779-4075 to discuss your machining requirements.

  4. When To Use Turning Operations

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    At JBC Machine, we work with a wide variety of Original Equipment Manufacturers and companies. In some cases, we work with startup companies with very limited experience in working with contract manufacturers. With other orders, even with established companies, there may be some confusion as to the exact type of machining operation that is ideal for the production of a particular part or component.

    One of the most misunderstood options in machining is the use of turning operations. Many people assume that turning is a manual lathe operation, which may be true for some applications. We offer CNC or computer numeric control of our turning processes, which provides precision and accuracy in production to the tolerances required by our customers.

    The Basics
    All turning operations, both CNC and manually operated processes, are a subcategory of machining. As with all types of machining, they form a particular shape through the removal of material from the workpiece.

    In the turning process, the workpiece is set into a fixture in the machine. Then, the workpiece will rotate at a specific high speed. At the same time, a cutting tool that is controlled by the CNC program will make contact with the surface of the rotating workpiece on a specific axis and path.

    This, in turn, will create a symmetrical shape on the surface of the workpiece that is an exact replica of the original CAD/CAM drawing that has been loaded into the system. Each unique workpiece created will be an exact copy of the original, which is essential in precision machining operations.

    With the use of turning operations, it is possible to create tapers, holes, grooves, steps, contoured surfaces and even threads. Fast, efficient and very precise, this is an ideal option for both original part machining as well as for adding precision shaping to a roughly formed part.

    To learn more about the benefits of using turning in part production, contact us at (920) 779-4075.