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CNC Machines Improve Quality and Efficiency

Dec 19, 2024

Contract aerospace manufacturing is a very competitive business. Being and remaining competitive requires investments in state-of-the-art machine tools, continuous system software upgrades, ongoing staff training and improvement initiatives. Combining modern CNC machines that improve product quality and increase efficiency, with focused strategic planning, addresses two critical elements necessary for sustaining and growing a successful CNC […]

Selecting the Right USA CNC Manufacturer

Dec 02, 2024

Selecting the right USA CNC (Computer Numerical Control) manufacturer is an important decision. The selection and implementation requires planning and execution. Making the right (or the wrong) decision can have a significant impact on the bottom line. There are many factors to think through in making an informed sourcing decision. Below are some key elements […]

Partnering with a USA-based CNC manufacturer

Nov 14, 2024

Partnering with a USA-based CNC manufacturer offers a variety of strategic benefits to the customer and to our nation. Many industries today require machined components that involve high precision, coupled with short lead times. In addition, managing a supply chain that crosses foreign borders and maybe oceans, can present challenges beyond just the machining of […]

Machining Aerospace Couplers for Defense Applications

Oct 22, 2024

Couplers are critical components in aerospace for defense applications. Couplers serve as connector points that join two separate parts, allowing for the transmission of fluids – hydraulic, fuel, air and electrical. Machining aerospace couplers for defense applications must meet stringent requirements for safety, reliability, and performance. Intrex Aerospace has been producing precision aerospace couplers for […]

Machining Thin-Walled Aerospace Parts

Oct 16, 2024

Intrex Aerospace provides an assortment of machined components for aerospace. These parts vary in size, shape, complexity, and material, but machining thin-walled aerospace parts is an area that Intrex excels. The reason for the thin-wall requirements has to do with weight reduction. In most aerospace/space applications minimizing weight while maximizing strength and rigidity is foundational. […]

The Role of CNC Machines in Reducing Manufacturing Costs

Sep 26, 2024

The Role of CNC Machines in Reducing Manufacturing Costs can be significant. The flexibility of CNC machines can make an impactful contribution in helping reduce overall manufacturing costs. CNC machines provide a solid platform for improved speeds, feeds, and repeatable accuracies. The use of CNC machines in manufacturing has been transformative. There are many measurable […]

CNC Machines Have Revolutionized Aerospace

Sep 18, 2024

CNC Machines Have Revolutionized Aerospace The aerospace industry has always been on the leading edge of technological innovation. Aerospace products are driven by demands for higher precision, greater efficiency, and more reliability. Few technological changes have impacted aerospace more than the development of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. It is not an overstatement to […]

Comparing CNC Machines to NC Machines

Sep 06, 2024

In the machining manufacturing world there are two terms, CNC and NC that are sometimes used interchangeably. Comparing CNC machine to NC machines some definition and brief background history is required. Although they are related they are in fact distinct from each other. Introduction to NC Machines NC machines were the predecessors CNC machines. Their […]

Comparison Between CNC and Conventional-Manual Machines

Aug 16, 2024

Manufacturing equipment and processes are constantly in a state of change. The marketplace is driving the need for new technology, that increases precision, efficiency, and productivity. Of all the technological developments that have impacted manufacturing in the last 40 years, the introduction of CNC machines have revolutionized the face of machining and manufacturing. CNC machines […]

Advantages of Onshoring CNC Machined Parts

Aug 02, 2024

There has been much discussion about onshoring and the bringing back to our domestic shores, manufacturing products and processes. It is the reversal of what has been taking place over the last three decades. The tide is reversing and the advantages of onshoring CNC machined parts is gaining traction. We at Intrex Aerospace, with our […]

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