Standardizing the tooling used in a CNC Swiss precision machine shop offers several significant benefits that contribute to improved efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced overall operations. Here are some key advantages of standardizing tooling that we have found at Pioneer Service: Detailed Tool Management: For every single part we [...]
Anodizing is one of the most common finishing options for nonferrous precision machined components. The electrochemical oxidation process can improve the quality and look of precision CNC machined components. Many industries also choose anodized finishes because it's an effective and relatively inexpensive finishing option. Learn more about this [...]
The medical industry relies on various devices to provide the highest level of patient care, including diagnostic equipment, surgical tools, orthopedic devices, and much more. Due to the critical nature of medical applications, it is crucial that the components within these devices be highly accurate, safe, and suitable [...]
Heat treating a precision machined component is a controlled heating and cooling process that alters the physical properties of the metal to achieve a specific requirement. In many cases, heat treatment is used to increase strength, hardness, and wear resistance. However, depending on the material and process involved, it [...]
NADCAP is an acronym for the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program. This accreditation is focused on setting quality standards for special processes like plating, heat treating and coatings. This accreditation is intended for organizations doing business in the aerospace industry, where there is an extreme focus on [...]
Steel is one of the most commonly used materials in CNC Swiss machining and CNC turning. The main element of steel is iron (coming from iron ore) which is mined in over 50 countries around the world. Currently most the world’s iron ore (over 75%) comes from Australia, Brazil, [...]
Pioneer Service produces turned metal components to meet a wide variety of surface finish requirements. Some finishes are available “off the machine” and others will require additional finishing processes. The part geometry and the chosen material will affect the surface finish that may be attained during machining on a [...]
Some Pioneer Service customers will require a First Article Inspection Report with the shipment of their first order on a new part. This report provides a detailed verification that all specified requirements on a customer print have been consistently met in production. Years ago, FAI reports were most [...]
“For machine shops like Pioneer Service, RoHS compliancy is often required by customers for the bar stock used to machine the components, as well as some finishing services like anodizing, plating, etc.” Karina Ramanauskas, Buyer and Planner at Pioneer Service. “Customer prints or purchase orders will state if this [...]
Approximately 30% of the components that Pioneer Service manufactures for our clients require grinding after the machining process. Standard grinding (both centerless and centered) produces a finer surface finish and/or more precise dimensions than can be achieved during the turning process on a CNC Swiss or CNC Turning [...]
