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
We’re all familiar with corrosion—let the steel frame of your ’64 falcon sit on blocks for too many years and your classic car will turn red with rust. The old pipes of your old house corrode over time until the drip under the sink turns into a deluge. Your grandmother’s jewelry doesn’t shine like it … Superalloys That Help Solve Corrosion Challenges in Space Exploration
In the realm of space exploration, the quest for cutting-edge materials capable of withstanding extreme conditions is relentless. Inconel and Monel are two high-performing nickel-based alloys that have earned their stripes in space exploration. With a remarkable nickel content surpassing 50%, these superalloys exhibit extraordinary strength and unparalleled resistance to high temperatures and corrosion. Conquering … Mastering the Monel Supply Chain
As our country moves more toward green energy, JR Machine is working with companies entering the world of green energy. From fusion to ocean waves, there are many groups pursuing innovative technologies to reduce our country’s dependance on fossil fuels. While oil and gas will always be a part of JR Machine, we are also … Complex Machining in a Green World
Machine shops are only as good as the technicians working the machines, no matter the equipment. In the hands of a skilled operator, nearly any complex part is possible. In the wrong hands, even a simple job can go wrong. With unemployment levels remaining near historic lows, we have made it a priority to attract … Why JR Machine’s Complex Parts Stand Apart: Our Talented Technicians
We’re experts at machining precision parts from nickel-based alloys that can withstand high temperatures and corrosion. As a result, JR Machine has become an essential part of the space exploration industry. We did some exploring ourselves and spent the last full week of February in Orlando, exhibiting at SpaceCom 2023. As a first-time exhibitor at this … SpaceCom Focuses on Living On-Planet and Off-Planet
A lot happened in 1992…the Chicago Bulls won their second NBA championship, Johnny Carson ended his 30-year run as host of the Tonight Show, CDs replaced cassette tapes as the preferred music format…and a little machine shop got its start in Shawano, Wisconsin. Today the company reinvents precision parts contract manufacturing for notable companies across … Celebrating 30 Years of Reinventing Contract Manufacturing
