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TCI Precision Metals was built based on providing value to our customers by reducing or eliminating material prep, which significantly increases a shop’s throughput and efficiency. We talk a lot about Machine-Ready Blanks, which is at the core of what we do. Custom Machine-Ready Blanks are typically square, rectangular or round aluminum, stainless steel, or other […]

As President of the LA NTMA I am looking forward to a productive 3-days of exchanging ideas, learning best practices and hearing informative presentations, all centered around improving business.  Whether you are a current NTMA member or not, I would like to personally invite you to register and attend the event – I am confident […]

Dear Friends and Colleagues, It’s with a heavy heart that I inform you that John Martinez passed away on Tuesday, May 24th, 2016. I’ve known John my entire life, as he was with TCI for 38 years. He was a mentor, a co-worker, a family man and a friend.  I’m not sure how to fill the […]

Ben and I recently had the good fortune of attending an NTMA-organized trip to Japan.  The purpose of the trip was to expand our point-of-view (outside of the U.S.) and to understand how technology is implemented in manufacturing operations in Japan.  We attended a similar trip last year in Switzerland, which was very informative and a […]

Ben Belzer receives the presidents gavel from outgoing President, Mark Osterstock - Ben was nominated and elected to serve as the President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the NTMA for 2016.  This comes after serving on the Board of Directors for the past eight years as well as participation on the National Emerging Leaders Team, which is […]

TCI Precision Metals adds new Doosan Puma 5100B turning center to support Machine-Ready CNC Roughing and Finish-Machining services. In order to stay ahead of customer demand for Machine-Ready CNC Roughing and Finish-Machining of commercial aerospace components, TCI recently installed the new Puma 5100B turning center, designed for heavy and interrupted cutting, long-term high accuracy, and […]

New Amada Duplex Mill Improves Efficiency, Supports Increased Demand for Machine-Ready Blanks As Seen In Manufacturing News Magazine TCI Precision Metals today announced the installation of its newest high tech milling machine. The new Amada, THV430 represents the pinnacle of technology and precision in duplex milling. The THV430 provides a 4X increase in throughput over […]

The following are actual quotes from TCI customers.  Please check back as we will be adding specific application case studies that outline the product or service utilized, process and performance metrics, for example -  increased efficiency, time saved, reduction in cycle time, improved quality... Customer Quotes: "Just want to say thanks. I recently ran a job with […]

Ready to Load, Lock and Go Directly From Receiving to Your 4- or 5-Axis Machining Centers Dovetail Machine-Ready Blanks are custom produced to your specifications – order from one to thousands with quick turnaround. Each Blank includes a precision Dovetail feature to match your specified fixture model and arrives Machine-Ready to go from receiving directly into […]

As Seen In Manufacturing News Magazine. Ready to load directly into dovetail workholding fixtures on 4 and 5-Axis CNC machining centers. New Dovetail Machine-Ready Blanks from TCI Precision Metals are the perfect complement to any 4- or 5-axis machining center fitted with a dovetail workholding fixture. TCI Dovetail Machine-Ready Blanks eliminate all material prep allowing […]