A shift is occurring in CNC manufacturing processes. Versatile high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) production is moving to replace some of the large-scale repetitive product processes. Flexibility is essential because of the diversity of parts, smaller batch sizes, and frequent changeovers with HMLV. The good news? Modern automation solutions are built with
At Ben Machine, we prioritize design for manufacturability (DFM) to optimize product design, making machining easier, more efficient, and more cost-effective, while maintaining functionality and quality. But what is DFM? DFM is aligning engineering and production, especially during the design phase, to optimize every manufacturing aspect from start to finish
Navigating the CNC industry during economic uncertainty demands precision beyond machining operations. Efficient practices–from streamlining workflows to optimizing costs and resources–help safeguard profitability and resilience while ensuring reliability and meeting customer needs by managing lead times. Ben Machine is committed to actionable strategies that help maintain performance, adapt to changing
CNC machining is an automated manufacturing process that improves a part’s precision, efficiency, and repeatability. It’s vital in modern manufacturing because it can produce complex shapes that would be nearly impossible to make by manual machining. But precision doesn’t start at the spindle. It begins with the material. Ethical
Ben Machine’s Supply Chain Disruption Strategies Purchasing managers across industries in Canada and beyond have been truly challenged by the supply chain disruptions brought about by the 2020 global pandemic. With clogged ports causing delays, hikes in raw materials threatening bottom lines, and break downs in established reliable supply chains,
CNC machining is an automated manufacturing process that improves a part’s precision, efficiency, and repeatability. It’s vital in modern manufacturing because it can produce complex shapes that would be nearly impossible to make by manual machining. But precision doesn’t start at the spindle. It begins with the material. Ethical
We work hard at Ben Machine. Sure, there’s some physical labor involved with running a CNC machine or cleaning a machined part before it ships,
Ben Machine has been in business long enough to recognize that we don’t know it all. What we have learned is that innovation and
A lot of what we do at Ben Machine involves contributing to the defence of our nation and our allies. That, unfortunately, comes with
The headlines have been hard to miss. Canada has agreed to purchase 88 of the new Joint Strike Fighters. The Canadian government first got
It seems like we never stop advancing at Ben Machine. Sometimes it’s developing new CNC milling techniques. Sometimes it’s new finishing processes or new
There are times when we are called on to stand up to oppression and violence. Unfortunately, this is one of those times, and Ben
In about 15 months, an astronaut will become the first Canadian to ever fly above low Earth orbit and reach the Moon. The Artemis
Over the last 50 years, Ben Machine has been very fortunate. We have grown steadily and developed invaluable relationships with our customers and our suppliers.
The fusion ignition breakthrough announced recently by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory began with a meeting 65 years ago. The James Webb Space Telescope took 20
As the economy continues to recover, unemployment is at near-record lows. That presents unique challenges to companies like Ben Machine which rely on highly skilled
