In early 2020, JR Machine installed the newest automated CNC technology available. Rather than replace our trusty single-spindle, single-turret DMG Mori NLX 2500s at their 10-year mark with the same machines, we instead opted for two DMG MORI NZX 2000s. With this upgrade, we gained twin spindles, triple turrets, and a gantry loader with each machine … JR Machine Discusses CNC Technologies With Cutting Tool Engineering
We’ve always had a keen focus on quality at JR Machine. That shines through in everything from the quality and accuracy of the parts we manufacture to the cleanliness and organization of our shop floor. We’ve been ISO 9001 certified since 2002, but we recently stepped up our game by undertaking the process to become AS9100 … AS9100 Certification Is on Schedule at JR Machine
Aerospace alloys are notoriously difficult to machine. Last week we set out to do something that most machine shops haven’t done before. Working closely with our local tool distributor, we invited select CNC tooling manufacturers to join us on the shop floor to identify the best tools for a variety of machining processes on a … Our Testing Week Was Designed to Determine the Best Tools for Machining Aerospace Alloys
OEMs rely on JR Machine’s advanced automation and stringent quality controls for complex, mission critical aerospace parts and military components. Because precision is important to each customer and industry we serve, we’ve taken quality assurance to a higher level, and especially for defense and aerospace industries. For mission critical parts, a quality issue creates more … How We Meet the Exacting Requirement for Aerospace Parts & Military Components
There’s been a lot of talk about the comeback of domestic manufacturing lately, and JR Machine’s leadership team has joined the conversation on LinkedIn. We hope you’ll follow along as we share posts on topics ranging from automation and supply chain to total cost of ownership (TCO) and what to look for in your next … JR Joins the Conversation on Why It’s Time for Domestic Manufacturing to Make a Comeback
Companies are always trying to do more with less. One way that JR Machine helps our customers actually get that accomplished is by offering a single point of purchase on subassembly of their machined parts. This makes life easier for supply chain personnel because it reduces the number of vendors they need to deal with, … How Providing Subassembly Services Makes Life Easier for Our Customers
When we recently invested in two DMG MORI NZX 2000s, we knew we were taking a big step forward in automation to streamline the production of complex parts for our customers with even higher quality, quicker turns and reduced lead time. But we didn’t fully appreciate how much of an improvement the machines would provide until … Five Ways the DMG MORI NZX 2000 Has Exceeded Our Expectations
The necessary response to COVID-19 has caused distribution to people’s lives and businesses across the country and around the world. On Monday, March 23, Wisconsin Governor Evers ordered non-essential businesses to close, joining multiple states that have taken aggressive measures to combat the spread of the virus. If you are a JR Machine customer, you may be … JR Machine Is Part of the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce and Remains Fully Operational During COVID-19 Response
Back in 2004, we set out to streamline our process for producing complex machined parts by focusing on automation and lean manufacturing. Like most things, it was a team effort, with our employees and suppliers enthusiastically embracing the changes. But we also got an important assist from the folks at the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP). … WMEP’s Role in JR Machine’s Story of Growth
When we think about Thanksgiving, many of us typically envision happy families gathering around tables covered in turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. But for some in Wisconsin, it can be difficult to make that picture a reality. According to Feeding America, the nation’s the largest hunger-relief organization, one in ten people in our state struggle … JR Machine Employees Give Thanks and Give Back with Food Drive
