Interns make big impact in CNC Machining and Hydromat departments
In the dynamic world of manufacturing, the integration of cutting-edge technology and skilled personnel is crucial for staying competitive. Like many companies, Gent Machine recognizes the value of fresh perspectives so we started an internship program with several schools and organizations. The program is going far better than anticipated and...
Gent Machine purchases Escomatic NM6 Flexi CNC machine
In the ever-evolving landscape of precision machining, investing in cutting-edge technology is paramount for staying competitive. That is why Gent Machine recently purchased an Escomatic NM6 Flexi CNC machine. This state-of-the-art Swiss-style turning center will introduce a new style of coil fed machining that is a new concept for us....
Oil Spill on CNC Machine
Producing parts to the proper dimensions is enough of a challenge but when you add in machine issues the production process just gets harder. See the image below of a recent oil spill we had on one of our CNC Machines. To make matters worse, this oil spill did not...
A celebration of 47 years! Herb Young’s retirement
Today Gent Machine celebrated the retirement of one of it’s longest standing employees, Herb Young. He started with the company in 1976 as a young man out of the Marines. He was a helicopter mechanic in the service and showed a lot of mechanical aptitude so when he got out...
Gent Machine to add more Screw Machine capacity
Gent Machine is in the process of potentially acquiring a local screw machine company. This would add to our Davenport machine capacity and also bring in a book of business. The negotiations have been going on for several weeks now but there appears to be an end in sight. The...
Gent focused on automated CNC machining
The latest edition of Production Machining magazine features an article on Gent Machine and our automated CNC machining. To better serve our customers as well as help with the labor shortage, we have been looking for ways to automate a process. For one specific part, we purchased a Takamaz J-Wave...
Gent receives Best in Cleveland manufacturer award – CNC machining
Gent Machine received a Best in Cleveland award for the manufacturer category. Gent Machine is a contract manufacturer or screw machine parts and precision CNC machining. The press release can be seen in text below and in the link below. https://cleveland.cities-distinction.com/PressReleaseub.aspx?cc=DMN9-ZB4U-RJSS Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Gent Machine Company...
Gent Machine making headlines in Northern Michigan
Press releases have been made and publications are picking up the story of Gent Machine purchasing NPP, Northern Precision Products. We announced the purchase several weeks ago and the Middle Michigan Development Corporation picked up on the news. From their release, the Big Rapids News website also released their own...
CNC availability open
The CNC department at both Gent Machine and NPP (Northern Precision Products – https://www.northernprecisionproducts.com/) is open and has capacity. Please contact us for your CNC turning and milling needs. Gent Machine’s capacity was scarce at one point, with each machine being booked for several months. We were fortunate to move...
Acquisition of Acme screw machine company
The owners of Gent Machine recently closed on the purchase of a company specializing in Acme screw machines. The company was Northern Precision Products, Inc. and is now, similarly known as Norther Precision Products, LLC (northernprecisionproducts.com), located in Le Roy Michigan. Northern Precision Products (NPP) have been experts in Acme...