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Machining for The Aerospace Industry

Swiss Machines Help The Aerospace Industry Take Flight Swiss machining and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining have become indispensable in the aerospace industry for a multitude of manufacturing processes. Advanced machining techniques through research and development have revolutionized parts manufacturing. This machining offers precision, efficiency, and reliability. Swiss and CNC machining are essential in the aerospace industry to ensure safety...
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How Swiss Machines Save Lives

How Precision Machining Is Used In The Medical Industry Swiss machines have become an integral part of the medical industry, offering precise and reliable manufacturing capabilities for a wide range of medical devices. In Minnesota alone, Swiss machines are used to create everything from surgical instruments to implantable devices that help people every day. The precision and accuracy of CNC...
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Why is CNC Machining Important For Semiconductor & Electrical Industry

CNC Machining is Essential to the Semiconductor Industry CNC Swiss Machining is an exact method of creating small, complex components. It is a type of CNC machining that uses a specialized lathe to produce a variety of parts. These products require tight tolerances. These machines are called Swiss machines because they were initially developed in Switzerland for creating watch components....
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Different Types of CNC Swiss Machining Solutions

Swiss Machine Solutions Swiss machines are specialized tools used in manufacturing. Swiss machines are designed to make precise cuts and shapes on small, complex parts. CNC Swiss machining is a process used to create precision parts and components with high accuracy. It involves using advanced CNC machines that can produce complex turned parts with tight tolerances. If you are thinking...
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What Metals can be used in CNC Machining?

Metals Used in CNC Machining CNC machines can create a precision part using a variety of different materials. If you know what kind of stress and temperatures it may operate under, you may better understand what metal(s) can be used. Here are some of the most common metals used in CNC Machining: Aluminum Aluminum is widely used due to its...
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What Is A Swiss Machine?

The History of the Swiss Machine What is a Swiss Machine, anyway? Swiss machining is a precision manufacturing process. Swiss machines have gained widespread use in medical devices, electronics, and aerospace industries. Its history is full of innovations and advancements, enabling it to remain a reliable workhorse in the manufacturing industry. It is renowned for its precision, accuracy, and ability...
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Our Brother and Sister Team – Enterprise Minnesota Article

Our second generation, Clint and Liz, were featured in the latest edition of Enterprise Minnesota’s magazine! Check out the article to learn more about our brother and sister team that is taking the reins and growing Colburn Manufacturing.
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Continually Improving

We are so excited about the newest addition to our shop!  Our customers have always raved about the cleanliness of the parts they receive from us, and this machine will exceed our customers’ expectations even more. 
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Colburn Manufacturing Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Twenty years ago, Colburn Manufacturing Company Inc. was founded with the goal of taking care of employees.  Scott Larson, CEO/President, said he believed he could “do a better job of running a business, employees really are your number one asset. Back then people didn’t think that.”
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