How Precision Estimating Drives Quality at KMM
Quality at KMM begins long before a part reaches the shop floor. Estimator Joshua Brodbeck uses decades of grinding experience to predict risks and ensure every job starts with accuracy and confidence.
The Remarkable Edge of 13-Axis Swiss Screw Machining
The manufacturing landscape is evolving fast. Designs once considered “too complex to machine” are now standard requests. As components get smaller and performance requirements grow tougher, traditional machining centers struggle to keep up. The smarter move? 13-axis Swiss screw machining, which delivers the accuracy, flexibility, and efficiency modern programs demand.
The Culture of Quality That Built My Career
When you derive purpose and meaning from a job well done and you know your contribution really matters, quality becomes more than a process. It becomes personal.
The Scientific Method in Manufacturing
A better title for this blog might be – “How an O-Chem Lab Class That I Took in 1986 Changed My Life”. I bet that’s not something you saw coming from a life-long manufacturing guy.
Centerless Grinding: The Science of Gentle Precision
Think of it like sharpening a pencil without gripping it tightly, instead, letting it settle naturally against the grinding wheels. The result? Unmatched precision and flawless symmetry, critical when manufacturing components where lives depend on fractions of a millimeter.
A Practical Guide to Class 8 Cleanrooms in MedTech Manufacturing
MedTech products, especially those used in sensitive medical applications, require an environment that meets strict quality standards. This is where Class 8 cleanrooms come into play.
How to Design Die Components for Wire EDM: Timeless Insights from a KMM Forefather
Discover timeless Wire EDM design tips from KMM’s founder to enhance precision and repeatability in manufacturing.
Lean, Mean, and Green: LSS for Quality & Sustainability
In an era marked by escalating demands for productivity, quality, profitability, and environmental sustainability, manufacturers are continually pressed to meet these multifaceted objectives. Lean Six Sigma (LSS), a compelling fusion of two dynamic methodologies – Lean and Six Sigma – has become a compelling solution. While both aim to deliver optimal quality, cost-effectiveness, agility, and […]
The Art of Micron-Level Component Manufacturing
In the world of high-tech component manufacturing, precision is paramount. Meticulous attention to detail enables the creation of intricate components with immense implications. One such example is quadrupoles for mass spectrometry devices. These small yet powerful devices have the potential to save lives, revolutionize industries, and deepen our understanding of the world. While many manufacturers […]
Unveiled: Top Precision Manufacturing Techniques for Space Components – Part Two
As we covered in Part 1 of this two-part blog series, game-changing precision space manufacturing techniques like 5-axis milling, mill-turn, and cylindrical grinding have the potential to revolutionize the way we discover and understand the universe. These innovative techniques empower engineers and project managers to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges that can derail space component manufacturing […]