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TCI Precision Metals showcases its precision machine-ready blanks, aiming to help shops shorten setup time, reduce scrap and increase overall throughput by up to 25% by eliminating material prep. The products are said to arrive machine-ready for production, with standard-size blanks in low quantities ready for immediate shipping or custom-made-to-order blanks in production quantities available for quick turnaround. Precision […]

TCI Precision Metals announced the installation of a new You JI DSM1200 Series duplex mill. The machine is the latest addition to a growing number of duplex mills used in the production process of precision Machine-Ready Blanks. The DSM1200 Series boosts an impressive X-axis travel of 68.9” (1,725mm) and a Y/Z-axis travel of 29.3” (745mm), […]

Did You Feel it? I did; there was an air of optimism at IMTS. We exhibited at this year’s IMTS show with low expectations following more than two years of contraction in the metalworking industry. Would customers come, and if they did, would they be in a buying frame of mind or just want to […]

Don’t Get Caught Flat-Footed A company’s success in a booming market is often related to what it did during the down market. "Stay on your toes" is a good sports analogy that is timely given the recently completed Olympics. This idea of staying agile applies to most sports and is highly applicable to today’s business […]

In other words, focus on your core competencies and avoid processes outside your expertise. Would you reduce bottlenecks and shorten manufacturing lead times? Would you improve overall quality? Would you realize better resource utilization, including equipment and employees? When it comes to CNC machining operations, sticking to your knitting involves concentrating on the high-value finish […]

Planning to attend IMTS? If so, add us to your show planner and stop by to see us. September 9-14 Chicago, IL Booth #432123  

TCI Precision Metals announced the installation of a new You JI DSM1200 Series duplex mill. The machine is the latest addition to a growing number of duplex mills used in the production process of precision Machine-Ready Blanks. The DSM1200 Series boosts an impressive X-axis travel of 68.9” (1,725mm) and a Y/Z-axis travel of 29.3” (745mm), […]

TCI Precision Metals Expands Duplex Milling Capacity New Amada THV460 Supports Increased Demand for Machine-Ready Blanks™ Today, TCI Precision Metals announced the installation of its newest Amada duplex mill, the THV460. Representing the latest technology in precision duplex milling, the machine is the newest addition to the TCI line of optimized milling machines used in […]

Customer Service Always do the right thing. Service touches every aspect of doing business, and with its far-reaching influence, there can be a lot to unpack about the subject.  At TCI Precision Metals, we have many service initiatives in place. Still, to ensure there are no misunderstandings of intent, every employee is empowered to do […]

  OnlineMetals.com Adds MIC-6 Aluminum Cast Plate Ready-to-Ship Blanks from TCI Precision Metals Gardena, Calif. April 24, 2024 - TCI Precision Metals announces that its MIC-6 aluminum cast plate, Machine-Ready Blanks, is now available from OnlineMetals.com, the World’s leading e-commerce metal and plastics supplier. MIC-6 Machine-Ready Blanks eliminate material prep and arrive ready to go […]