Nolte Precise recently made a new investment in expanding our CNC lathe turning capacity and screw machining capability with a new gantry-loading CNC lathe from Okuma, global leader in CNC machine tool technology. The innovative design of the Okuma 2SP-150H features a front-facing spindle, which helps to create an automation-friendly lathe for small parts production…. Read more »
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Cellular Manufacturing
Cellular manufacturing is a manufacturing approach that falls within the larger concept of just-in-time or lean manufacturing. The objective of cellular manufacturing is to accelerate work flow by making a wide variety of similar products, while producing the lowest degree of waste possible. In cellular manufacturing, multiple “cells” are set up in an assembly line… Read more »
Nolte Precise Adds Additional Tsugami Swiss Screw Machining Turning Center
Following the great success achieved from our most recent installation, Nolte Precise has invested in an additional Tsugami B0206-III Swiss Turning Center. This new Tsugami technology has enabled our team to increase production capacity and expand our ability to meet customer demand. This investment is part of our commitment to meeting the needs of our… Read more »
Benefits of Outsourced Precision Machining
As an experienced, equipped, and proven supplier of precision machined components, Nolte has partnered with a broad range of manufacturers to bring value to their operations. A great example of this is the case of a customer we have within the fire arms industry. This customer was experiencing significant throughput issues due to lack of… Read more »
Developing the Next Generation of Manufacturing
A decades long shift toward the four-year college track and away from education in skilled manufacturing trades has led to a serious deficit in human resources for a new generation of manufacturing companies that are trying to fill jobs. A recent article posted at The Hill online concerning this skills gap reports, “Retirements and new… Read more »
Quality Certification
When you choose to partner with a manufacturing supplier, you are essentially trusting that company to take control of a portion of your business. The supplier’s reliability, efficiency, and ability to deliver on time are all factors that could potentially help or harm your profitability. In addition to production concerns, and perhaps the most critical… Read more »
New Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Take Effect – How Will Your Swiss Screw Machining Supply Chain be Impacted?
On June 1, 2018, new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union (EU) went into effect. The tariff rates of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum, have been imposed following recent national security investigations of steel and aluminum imports to the United States under Section… Read more »
Nolte Precise Expands Capacity and Capabilities with New Swiss Screw Machining Turning Center
In order to increase production capacity and expand on our ability to meet customer demand, Nolte Precise has invested in a new Tsugami B0206-III Swiss Turning Center. This move to increase operational ability and reduce production risks is a direct reflection of our commitment to meeting the needs of our customers with unsurpassed quality parts… Read more »
Defense Manufacturing Precision Machining Solutions
Superior equipment and technology are essential in the U.S. defense industry. Defense manufacturers must produce dependable, high-performance equipment while keeping costs down. Increasingly defense manufacturers are looking toward outsourcing their precision machining needs in order to develop quality products efficiently and cost-effectively. The team at Nolte serves many defense industry clients by producing the precision… Read more »
Firearms
Growing numbers of firearms industry manufacturers are relying on Nolte Precise for precision machined parts, with unsurpassed customer service and on-time delivery. Outsourcing the production of precision machined parts and assemblies can provide an effective way for firearms manufacturers to improve production efficiencies and reduce costs, while improving product quality. Nolte customers in the firearms… Read more »