Aerospace

Complex precision parts are in fact complex. For parts to be produced flawlessly, you need a team of experienced engineers, advanced machining skills, and a fleet of the best equipment. Still, things can go wrong. That’s why when it comes to mitigating risks, the best way to avoid them is to anticipate them. And that’s…

There’s no question this past year has put a strain on manufacturing and production across all industries. But when you are a manufacturer of highly complex parts for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries, those challenges are underscored by the critical need and mission of your orders. To offset these challenges, RS Precision has established…

Project management during the height of the pandemic often felt like walking on shifting ground. Every day was a constant scramble to anticipate, identify, and address unforeseen variables. As the person responsible for managing the supply chain at RS Precision, project management came down to thinking three steps ahead at every given moment. Limited forecast…

Every reputable company has an absolute promise to their customers that they guarantee, that sets them apart from the competition. Ours is to produce complex, mission-critical parts that meet AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards, on time, every time. So, when we saw orders go up a full 48% over the past three years, we knew…

Your new hire brings you a First Article Inspection (FAI) with a scratch on the surface for approval. You immediately recognize that the defect is emblematic of a bigger problem, not just with the article itself, but also in the employee’s cavalier work ethic. You think back to the interview and wonder, “Why didn’t I…