The typical CNC machine shop, when faced with the need to increase capacity, immediately expands physically with more machinery and extra floor space. However, these same shops could have accommodated more work by optimizing their existing space and improving efficiency through several strategic approaches. Space Optimization Strategy Ben Machine has
Low-volume production refers to manufacturing a relatively small number of units—typically between 10 and 500—though exact quantities can vary depending on the industry and technology involved. Manufacturers often use a low-volume approach to bridge the gap between prototyping and mass production. Companies also use it when products are extremely expensive
Ontario has a strong reputation as one of the aerospace industry leaders in Canada and globally. The sector contributes around $6.5 billion annually to the economy, accounting for 30% of Canada’s aerospace sector. Ontario’s aerospace industry plays a critical role in global supply chains. Although one can find components manufactured
Precision machining takes investment casting from a 5000-year-old art form to the technology behind some of the most complex machine components in the world. Today, precision investment castings allow manufacturers to create near-net-shape metal parts with excellent surface finish, repeatability, and material efficiency. From aerospace hardware to energy systems and
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,
Precision machining takes investment casting from a 5000-year-old art form to the technology behind some of the most complex machine components in the world. Today, precision investment castings allow manufacturers to create near-net-shape metal parts with excellent surface finish, repeatability, and material efficiency. From aerospace hardware to energy systems and
People seldom think of sheet metal fabrication as being a high-precision system. After all, we’ve all encountered file cabinets with stubborn drawers, and they’re formed
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
