A small machine shop business can do general metal repair work or it can design prototype pieces for special orders. As the owner you decide what type of work you want to do and then figure out a way ...

Depending on its output, a machine shop’s loadout details will vary from one operation to the next. Still, many of the health risks are universal, appearing in every shop. What are the most common ...

Running a small machine shop can lead to a fulfilling career, but the owner or owners need to start the business on the right foot by choosing the best business structure for the new company. Business ...

Gaining a competitive advantage begins with understanding the industry and assessing current standings against modern manufacturing challenges. In 2024, machine shops faced an evolving set of ...

The Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology maintains a machine shop with comprehensive facilities available to Michigan Tech students. The shop also offers machining and ...

Roof-mounted solar panels are an emerging renewable-energy supply option for manufacturers and other enterprises. Machine shops consume energy as they turn raw materials into desired products, and ...

What should companies look for when selecting a CNC machine shop for dependable results? According to aHelloNation article, James Gizzi of Advantech Industries in Rochester, NY, explains how asking ...

EVERETT — Throw a brick in Snohomish County, and you might hit a machine shop. Well, not really, but the area has a depth of precision machine shops that few manufacturing centers can match. The shops ...

The Machine Shop is filled with tools to support class projects. In their first semester, students taking Manufacturing Processes (MFET-120) learn to safely operate each machine tool and its ...