After more than 3-years of contraction and one of the longest slumps in the metalworking industry, things are looking up. Personally, I have felt the energy in the market building over the last few months, and now the January numbers are in and it’s official. The metalworking index is in growth mode at 53%. Now what? […]
January 29,2026, Gardena, CA - TCI Precision Metals, a leading supplier of precision Machine-Ready Blanks and custom material solutions, announces the appointment of Brittany Cabrera as Sales Manager. In this role, Cabrera will lead sales initiatives, support key customer relationships, and contribute to continued growth across TCI Precision Metals’ aerospace, medical, defense, and industrial markets. […]
Thank You. It’s a simple phrase, but it carries a lot of weight. “Thank You” acknowledges effort, signals connection, and recognizes that whatever was accomplished, we accomplished it together. This time of year, we say those words more often - to family, friends, coworkers, customers, vendors, and pretty much everyone we interact with. And they […]
Top 10 Industries that Rely on CNC Machining (by Market Size) This report ranks the top 10 industries that rely most on CNC machining, based on market size, precision requirements, and manufacturing intensity. Data reflects the latest available global industry research from 2024–2025. Key Market Insights • The global CNC machine tools market is estimated […]
Purpose The following process guide is designed to identify value-added and non-value-added materials steps to improve machining operations, eliminate waste, and streamline material flow for improved efficiency, cost reduction, and consistent quality. Once steps one through eight are completed, compare your areas of improvement to the benefits of Machine-Ready Blanks (listed at the end of […]
TCI Automation-Ready Blanks In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, automation is a critical lever for increasing productivity and reducing costs. But automation alone doesn’t guarantee success—consistency does. At TCI Precision Metals, our materials experts work hand-in-hand with shop floor managers to develop tailored materials strategies that ensure automation runs smoothly from the start. A successful materials […]
The following is an overview of what AI says are the biggest issues facing manufacturers today. Do You Agree? The biggest issues facing manufacturing today include persistent labor shortages and a widening skills gap, along with supply chain disruptions and the complexities of digital transformation and cybersecurity. Key Challenges in Manufacturing: Skilled Labor Shortage: A […]
TCI Precision Metals introduces new Automation-Ready materials designed to help manufacturers increase machining throughput and improve precision and consistency part-to-part. The materials solution combines pre-production planning support, customized materials, and JIT materials logistics. TCI's materials experts work directly with shop floor management to design the right materials strategy for each automated cell. This includes considerations […]
TCI Precision Metals introduces custom-cut, Ready-to-Ship blanks. Customers can now order custom-sized, pre-machined materials that ship fast and arrive ready to go directly from receiving to finish machining. “Ready-to-Ship blanks, available online from TCI Precision Metals, are pre-configured in hundreds of dimension/alloy combinations. Each blank arrives at the customer flat, square, parallel, and +/-.002" of […]
Machine-Ready Blanks from TCI Precision Metals Ready-to-Ship or Custom Made-to-Order Eastec, Booth #5030 April 10, 2025, Gardena, CA - TCI Precision Metals will show customers its precision Machine-Ready Blanks capabilities at EASTEC, May 13-15, 2023, at the Eastern States Exposition, Booth #5030. Machine-Ready Blanks from TCI Precision Metals help shops shorten setup time, reduce scrap, […]
