The impact of implementing a tooling system from an efficiency standpoint are tough to quantify but are evident in our daily operations. However, we have been able to easily identify costs savings when reviewing our annual tooling spend. Over the last four years, our tooling spend as a percentage of sales has decreased each year. In a time when tooling companies are increasing prices on an annual basis, this reduction is amazing and is a testement to our tooling system.

Explore centerless grinding for cylindrical parts: when it’s used, comparisons to similar techniques, and the process of manufacturing precise parts using this grinding method.

CNC Swiss Precision Turning is a specialized method of precision machining much like traditional CNC Turning. The key differentiator lies in the operational dynamics: CNC Turning involves the cutting tool moving towards the workpiece, whereas Swiss Machining maintains stationary tooling while advancing the workpiece forward using a sliding headstock mechanism. Integral to this process is the utilization of a guide bushing that serves as a stabilizing element, akin to a “steady rest,” positioned in close proximity to the cutting tool. Through this meticulous approach, any potential part deflection is minimized, thus bolstering the overall precision and accuracy of the machining process.

CNC horizontal milling for valve components can reduce cycle time and provide cost savings. Read more about the process here.

Learn about the 4 types of CNC grinding: internal grinding, thrufeed centerless grinding, centerless bar stock grinding, and infeed centerless grinding.

Ripley Machine is a production CNC machine shop and 5S lean manufacturer dedicated to precision, quality, and on-time delivery.

Ripley Machine offers precision CNC Swiss machining for fasteners and threaded components. We are ISO 9001 certified & near PA, OH & NY

CNC machining of castings and forgings for the valve industry is utilization of CNC Lathes and CNC Mills (and other support equipment) to remove material to meet the tight tolerance requirements of the valve industry and IS0 9001 certified standards.

Ripley Machine’s talented team members each bring an average of 15 years of experience to their workplace, where, since 1994, satisfied customers have received superior CNC turning, milling, grinding, Swiss turning, and casting and forging machining.

God blessed me with the opportunity to visit a friend in South Africa and enjoy my first vacation as an adult. What a great experience it was!

I often heard webinars and podcasts from that stressed the differences between a healthy business and an unhealthy business. A common theme of a lot of these conversations was how many businesses operated with an owner that was completely running the business. When they looked to retire and sell the business, the business had little value. Basically, that owner had just “bought themselves a job”. I realized that was the case here at Ripley Machine

Over the course of three decades, Ripley Machine has been striving to increase efficiency and reduce waste as well as turnover time. Check out this article explaining how!

Ripley Machine is a CNC machine shop that manufactures parts & components using aluminum CNC turning. Learn more about our aluminum CNC turning.

Why Choose an ISO Certified Machine Shop?

This machine shop’s in-house grinding capabilities offer many advantages for itself and for its customers, including time and cost savings.

So it’s our job, not just the trade association but

also individual companies, to show what manufacturing

is all about and how vital a role it plays.

Learn more about Ripley Machine and the history of the company and their dedication to serving customers.