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At JR Machine, we believe the strength of our company begins with the people who walk through our doors every day. Our success as a precision manufacturer has always depended on more than advanced equipment or process control. It’s built on a culture of teamwork, mentorship, and long-term commitment, qualities that continue to attract skilled … Inside JR Machine: A Culture Built on Craftsmanship, Growth, and Long-Term Careers

JR Machine is your trusted partner for the efficient production of complex machined parts — and we’re proud to operate on the cutting edge of modern machining. As a dedicated DMG Mori shop, we’re equipped with some of the newest, most precise, and most efficient machining centers on the market today. Most recently, our team finished … DMG Mori x JR Machine: Your Precision Manufacturing Duo

It’s seen in Hollywood all the time – documents and manila folders marked “classified” or “top secret” in huge red letters.  For most people, this is what comes to mind when they’re asked about sensitive government data. For manufacturers in America and Canada, however, this information doesn’t come in folders, is rarely stamped with blocky … What is the Joint Certification Program (JCP)

A brief introduction to the Department of Defense’s cybersecurity requirements    The world of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, and keeping up with these evolutions is critically important for all businesses. Regardless of size or industry, protecting sensitive data and technological systems is imperative for businesses, especially those partnering with the Department of Defense (DOD) and other … What is CMMC? | A Comprehensive Breakdown

Thirty years ago, JR Machine started as a machining company producing a variety of parts for a few businesses. Over the past three decades, we’ve grown into a premier supplier of complex parts with a focus on turned, or round, parts. Today, we specialize in producing parts from difficult-to-manufacture materials like Inconel, Monel and other … JR Machine Impacts Space Flight and Our Future

Companies typically progress in stages – they grow from smaller start-ups with limited space to needing more square footage, more people, and more technology to meet demand. That’s the story of JR Machine, as we started out in a garage stall at the local Chevy dealer in 1992, and have grown into a facility approaching … Unveiling Our New Engineering Center and Tooling Storage Room

Fans of the original Top Gun movie will likely recall one its memorable lines when Maverick tells Goose, “I feel the need, the need for speed!” While our customers in the aerospace, defense, and space exploration markets are engineers, not pilots, the intense pressure to meet their project deadlines can feel like some serious G … From Prototype to Production: We Match Your Need for Speed

Establishing a relationship with a new contract manufacturer for precision parts is no easy task. The challenge lies in moving past surface-level information to the intricacies of working together. While most RFQs have pertinent questions to get you started, evaluating communication, culture, and commitment can lead to a better-suited partnership. Ask these six questions to … Six Questions to Find the Right Contract Manufacturer for Complex Parts

Inconel is a high-strength, nickel-based superalloy that’s extremely popular in the aerospace and space exploration industries due to its resistance to heat and corrosion, but machining Inconel is no walk in the park. We cut a lot of complex precision parts from Inconel 718 or Inconel 625 for components used in rocket engines, particularly for … The Inside Scoop on Making Inconel Parts