Etched in Stone Blog

Weā€™re all about passing down knowledge and skills to new generations. This blog is an effort to document some of our precision CNC machining expertise to help our customers better understand the nuances of what theyā€™re buying.

Why AS9100-D AND ISO9001:2015?
Emily Wilkins Emily Wilkins

Why AS9100-D AND ISO9001:2015?

Big Rock Machining achieved the aerospace quality system; AS9100 Rev. B certification in 2010, and is currently certified to AS9100 Rev D. Jetool also maintains ISO9001:2015 certification. Why both? At Jetool, and in our main industry (aerospace), the minimum, or status quo is not enough. Our customers expect and get more.

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Four Reasons To Outsource Your Machined Parts
Emily Wilkins Emily Wilkins

Four Reasons To Outsource Your Machined Parts

Outsourcing your machined parts makes sense for several reasons. Producing custom-machined metal and plastic parts with consistency, quality, quick turnaround, and competitive pricing requires a full team of experts.  

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The Four Cs of Outsourcing Product Assembly for OEMs
Emily Wilkins Emily Wilkins

The Four Cs of Outsourcing Product Assembly for OEMs

Learn the 4 key considerations for outsourcing product assembly, from cost analysis to partner capabilities. Discover how to choose the best product assembly partner for your OEM business and protect your intellectual property. Explore expert insights from Jet Tool today.

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Two Questions for Better Pricing and Lead Times
Emily Wilkins Emily Wilkins

Two Questions for Better Pricing and Lead Times

Each purchaser has their own set of tasks, duties and deliverables that are unique to the company they work for. So what then could be two universally applied golden questions to ask parts vendors? What two questions could unlock better pricing, reduced lead times, and greater relationships?

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