--- title: Bardons & Oliver Blog --- 440.498.5800 5800 Harper Road • Solon, OH 44139 [![BNOLogo](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/hubfs/BNOLogo.png "BNOLogo")](https://www.bardonsoliver.com) - [About Us](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/about-us) - [7 Great Reasons to Choose B&O](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/about-us-why-choose-bardons-and-oliver) - [Company History](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/about-us/company-history) - [Industries & Applications](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/industries-applications) - [Services & Capabilities](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities) - [Machine Shop / Precision Machining](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/contract-machining) - [Service](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/contact-us/parts-services) - [Resources](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/resources) - [Videos](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/resources/videos) - [Photos](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/resources/photos) - [Literature & Historic Manuals](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/resources/product-literature-historic-manuals) - [Contact Us](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/contact-us) - [Sales & Distribution](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/contact-us/sales-distribution) - [Parts & Service](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/replacement-parts) - [Parts & Service](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/replacement-parts) - [Request a Quote](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/contact-us/request-quote) - [Blog](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog) - [About Us](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/about-us) - [7 Great Reasons to Choose B&O](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/about-us-why-choose-bardons-and-oliver) - [Company History](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/about-us/company-history) - [Industries & Applications](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/industries-applications) - [Services & Capabilities](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities) - [Machine Shop / Precision Machining](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/contract-machining) - [Equipment List](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/contract-machining/equipment-list) - [Horizontal & Vertical CNC Milling](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/contract-machining/horizontal-vertical-cnc-milling) - [Horizontal & Vertical CNC Turning](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/contract-machining/horizontal-vertical-cnc-turning) - [Precision Metrology & Inspection](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/contract-machining/precision-metrology) - [Additional Services](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/contract-machining/additional-services) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/resources/photos) - [Service](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/contact-us/parts-services) - [Resources](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/resources) - [Videos](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/resources/videos) - [Photos](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/resources/photos) - [Literature & Historic Manuals](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/resources/product-literature-historic-manuals) - [Contact Us](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/contact-us) - [Sales & Distribution](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/contact-us/sales-distribution) - [Parts & Service](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/replacement-parts) - [Parts & Service](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/services-capabilities/replacement-parts) - [Request a Quote](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/contact-us/request-quote) - [Contract Machining](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/contact-us/request-quote/contract-machining) - [Repair Part](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/contact-us/request-quote/part-repair) - [Blog](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog) Bardons & Oliver Blog [![](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/hubfs/MT%2025%20parts.png)](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/connections-.-.-) ## [Connections . . .](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/connections-.-.-) Jul 9, 2020, 3:13:11 PM / by [Travis Miller](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/author/travis-miller) [0 Comments](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/connections-.-.-#comments-listing) There are many factors which can lead to change, growth, and learning opportunities: most of us can safely say we did not see a global pandemic being a huge factor coming into the past 9 months. Yet, here we are, trying to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and each other safe while still attempting to fulfill our business obligations and deliver on due dates and promises made. [Read More](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/connections-.-.-) [![](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/hubfs/Rotate_Head%20info%20graphic%202-1.jpg)](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/extending-machine-life-in-6-key-steps) ## [Extending Machine Life in 6 key steps.](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/extending-machine-life-in-6-key-steps) Dec 20, 2019, 2:46:52 PM / by [Brett Baldi](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/author/brett-baldi) posted in [Insider](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/insider), [Maintenance](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/maintenance) [0 Comments](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/extending-machine-life-in-6-key-steps#comments-listing) You have made a significant investment in your manufacturing equipment.  What steps can you take to maximize the productivity and life of this equipment?  Follow these 6 key steps to get the most from your equipment. [Read More](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/extending-machine-life-in-6-key-steps) [![](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/hubfs/2.3e.jpg)](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/the-importance-and-advantages-of-iso-9000-certification) ## [The Importance and Advantages of ISO 9000 Certification](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/the-importance-and-advantages-of-iso-9000-certification) Aug 31, 2018, 4:06:10 PM / by [Cedric Ridgeway](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/author/cedric-ridgeway) posted in [Contract Machining](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/contract-machining), [CMM](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/cmm), [job shops](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/job-shops), [gage calibration](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/gage-calibration) [0 Comments](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/the-importance-and-advantages-of-iso-9000-certification#comments-listing) ISO 9000 provides a solid structure for managing processes within an organization.  The importance lies in the benefits of implementation: [Read More](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/the-importance-and-advantages-of-iso-9000-certification) [![](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/hubfs/Website%20Images/In-Page%20Images/piston%20parts.jpg)](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/machining-with-pride) ## [Machining with Pride](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/machining-with-pride) Aug 20, 2018, 2:38:54 PM / by [Travis Miller](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/author/travis-miller) posted in [Contract Machining](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/contract-machining), [job shops](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/job-shops), [Machine Shop](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/machine-shop) [1 Comment](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/machining-with-pride#comments-listing) We’ve all been told that if we want to succeed in life and in business, that taking pride in what we do is of critical importance. There is a certain thrill that comes from doing something right not just doing something “good enough”. [Read More](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/machining-with-pride) [![](https://www.catholicvote.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pizza-2.jpg)](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/adversity-leadership-and-pizza) ## [Adversity, Leadership, and… Pizza?](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/adversity-leadership-and-pizza) Aug 3, 2018, 4:09:31 PM / by [Travis Miller](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/author/travis-miller) posted in [Insider](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/insider), [job shops](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/job-shops) [0 Comments](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/adversity-leadership-and-pizza#comments-listing)             I’ve learned a lot in a short time about being a leader. The list of positives and successes far outweigh the challenges and failures, yet much like everything in life there are ebbs and flows, good times and bad, peaks and valleys. Being a leader offers up rewarding experiences like: [Read More](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/adversity-leadership-and-pizza) [![](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/hubfs/gallery/machineTool/IMG_1200.jpg)](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/ways-to-categorize-mandatory-spare-parts) ## [Ways to Categorize Mandatory Spare Parts](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/ways-to-categorize-mandatory-spare-parts) Aug 3, 2018, 4:07:14 PM / by [Mike Toth](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/author/mike-toth) posted in [Insider](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/insider), [Machine Tool](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/machine-tool), [Maintenance](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/maintenance) [0 Comments](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/ways-to-categorize-mandatory-spare-parts#comments-listing) Owning a Bardons & Oliver Machine is a great investment for your company.  Maintaining your system will result in many years of productive service for your company.  Included with the instruction manual for your machine is a suggested spare parts list.  These are necessary parts that will play an important role in keeping your machine running longer and getting it running sooner whenever it has to be taken out of service for preventive maintenance and repair. [Read More](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/ways-to-categorize-mandatory-spare-parts) [![](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/hubfs/Rotating%20Head%20cutoff%20machine%20with%20Robot%20unloading.small.jpg)](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/history-tradition-expertise-what-is-important-to-you-when-choosing-a-machine-tool-partner) ## [History, tradition & expertise: what is important to you when choosing a Machine Tool Partner?](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/history-tradition-expertise-what-is-important-to-you-when-choosing-a-machine-tool-partner) Feb 16, 2018, 4:26:49 PM / by [Jon Beattie](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/author/jon-beattie) posted in [Machine Tool](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/machine-tool) [0 Comments](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/history-tradition-expertise-what-is-important-to-you-when-choosing-a-machine-tool-partner#comments-listing) Deciding to purchase a new machine can be a complex task. There are many decision makers and influencers involved to help evaluate current production needs and future business growth. The most successful companies know the importance of having the best possible machine tool partner in order to make their project flourish. [Read More](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/history-tradition-expertise-what-is-important-to-you-when-choosing-a-machine-tool-partner) [![](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Large%20Turn.jpg)](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/precision-turning-and-your-large-diameter-project) ## [Precision Turning and Your Large Diameter Project](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/precision-turning-and-your-large-diameter-project) Dec 15, 2017, 3:39:47 PM / by [Travis Miller](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/author/travis-miller) posted in [Contract Machining](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/contract-machining), [job shops](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/job-shops), [Machine Shop](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/machine-shop) [0 Comments](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/precision-turning-and-your-large-diameter-project#comments-listing) The average human hair measures between .003” and .006”. Now picture a 50” OD with a +/-.001 tolerance. Impressive, correct? Now consider that a 5 degree temperature difference between the part and the piece of inspection equipment used to measure it would throw off the reading by about .0015. [Read More](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/precision-turning-and-your-large-diameter-project) [![](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Rebuild.jpg)](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/bos-latest-control-retrofit-giving-trusted-and-reliable-equipment-new-life) ## [B&O’s Latest Control Retrofit: Giving Trusted and Reliable Equipment New Life](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/bos-latest-control-retrofit-giving-trusted-and-reliable-equipment-new-life) Dec 8, 2017, 3:58:19 PM / by [Jon Beattie](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/author/jon-beattie) posted in [Machine Tool](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/machine-tool), [Company News](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/company-news) [0 Comments](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/bos-latest-control-retrofit-giving-trusted-and-reliable-equipment-new-life#comments-listing) **B&O’s Latest Control Retrofit: Giving Trusted and Reliable Equipment New Life** [Read More](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/bos-latest-control-retrofit-giving-trusted-and-reliable-equipment-new-life) [![](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Micromar--40_EWR--BI--MarConnect--800x600--72dpi.jpg)](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/investing-in-quality-calibrated-gages) ## [Investing in Quality: Calibrated Gages](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/investing-in-quality-calibrated-gages) Nov 3, 2017, 11:04:03 AM / by [Travis Miller](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/author/travis-miller) posted in [Contract Machining](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/contract-machining), [gage calibration](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/gage-calibration), [iso 9000](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/topic/iso-9000) [0 Comments](https://www.bardonsoliver.com/blog/investing-in-quality-calibrated-gages#comments-listing) Investing in Quality: Calibrated Gages A master woodworker does not use a beat up yardstick while crafting a beautiful table. A world class clothier doesn’t eye ball your body before crafting an exquisite suit. A 4-star chef will use precise tools to measure ingredients to repeat a spectacular recipe. Why would you trust your precision metal work to a shop who didn’t invest in properly calibrated gages and a staff trained to use them correctly? 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