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the art of precision scraping

Aug 18, 2020 10:47:46 AM / by Naomi Walters posted in Contract Machining, Machine Shop

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Modern technology has certainly made an impact in the machining manufacturing world with automated processes.   But one process still done manually at Bardons & Oliver is precision scraping  To be able to hone a piece of metal to perfect flatness takes experience, skill, and talent. It is, in essence, an art. Bardons & Oliver’s very own Jeff Nosky has that skill.

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The Importance and Advantages of ISO 9000 Certification

Aug 31, 2018 4:06:10 PM / by Cedric Ridgeway posted in Contract Machining, CMM, job shops, gage calibration

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ISO 9000 provides a solid structure for managing processes within an organization.  The importance lies in the benefits of implementation:

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Machining with Pride

Aug 20, 2018 2:38:54 PM / by Travis Miller posted in Contract Machining, job shops, Machine Shop

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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”.

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Precision Turning and Your Large Diameter Project

Dec 15, 2017 3:39:47 PM / by Travis Miller posted in Contract Machining, job shops, Machine Shop

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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.

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Investing in Quality: Calibrated Gages

Nov 3, 2017 11:04:03 AM / by Travis Miller posted in Contract Machining, gage calibration, iso 9000

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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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Learning to Lead (Lessons from my Fiancé)

Oct 26, 2017 3:04:41 PM / by Travis Miller posted in Insider, Contract Machining

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              I think it’s important to get two things straight before we hop into the topic of leadership, and leading. First, I do not claim to be a great leader, I don’t even claim to be a really good leader. I’m a better leader than I was when I took a leadership role 20 months ago, and I try to get better every single day. Second, my fiancé is smarter than me… by a lot.

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Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes in Machining (Focus, Offsets, and You)

Oct 6, 2017 1:35:49 PM / by Travis Miller posted in Insider, Contract Machining

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                We’ve all done it.  You check a bore, an OD, or any feature, make your adjustment, push start and experience that sinking sensation in your gut as you go to check the result. It’s bad. It’s out of tolerance. If you’re lucky, you just have to adjust and cut it again. If you’re really unlucky, you crash the machine and the rest of your day is spent trying to recover.

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Top quality questions to ask your contract machining partner

Aug 18, 2017 4:32:31 PM / by Brett Baldi posted in Contract Machining, CMM, job shops

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When you’re searching for a contract machining partner to supply the critical parts you need, how can you best determine the supplier(s) that will be able to meet your quality requirements?  What questions should you be asking to separate the best from the rest?

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Part in the Spotlight: Oil and Gas Industry

Jul 18, 2016 8:00:00 AM / by Bardons & Oliver posted in Contract Machining

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Bardons & Oliver Contract Machining can handle raw material up to a 7′ cube.

Dimensions: 53” long x 37” OD x 21.5” ID Weight: 3,100 lbs.

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Part in the Spotlight: 316 Machine Spindle

Feb 10, 2016 8:00:00 AM / by Bardons & Oliver posted in Contract Machining

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Today’s “Part in the Spotlight” is a Bardons & Oliver 316 Machine Spindle, created as a replacement part for a major manufacturer in the metals industry.

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