CNC and machining capabilities Video
As a member of Thomasnet, Gent Machine hired them to create a video highlighting our machining capabilities, including swiss CNC machines, screw machines and Hydromat machines. Starting with an upbeat drone shot of the building, the video shows the exterior and interior of the renovated manufacturing building. After the drone footage, the...
Precision machining longevity leads to award
The Smart Buiness (https://www.sbnonline.com/) organization announced in August that Gent Machine Co. is a recipient of the 2020 Family Business Achievement Award! The achievement awards were given to successful family owned business that are growing for the next generation. As a 4th generation precision machining company, Gent Machine was excited...
Capabilities increase with investment of Hwacheon Mill
Increasing capabilities with a capital investment (a Hwacheon Mill) during the middle of a pandemic may feel counter-intuitive to manufacturing owners. However, that is the decision made by Rich Gent and Adam Gent, owners of Gent Machine. They purchased a Hwacheon Vesta 660 high production Mill. While quoting a ventilator component,...
Automotive certification IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) changed the title of the automotive certification for TS 16949 to IATF 16949 two years ago. To be TS 16949 certified meant you could supply to the automotive industry. The certification is renewed every year as long as you pass an audit from a...
Hydromat impovements on the horizon
Our Hydromat machine (Legacy generation) is going through improvements and retrofitting. The improvements will allow us to boost production of an air bag part that has only been increasing in volume recently. The automotive part has increased from about 30,000 piece per year to 30,000 pieces per week over the last 6...
Younger generation propelling screw machines?
Younger generation propelling screw machines Birthdays are celebrated every month at Gent Machine with a card and a birthday check. Everyone loves a birthday check but we’ve garnered some data through these celebrations. We’ve noticed the screw machines are no long for the older generation. Sure we have our old...
Aerospace industry slowdown not affecting contract manufacturers
Readers are abundant within our company. Now that COVID-19 has affected our lives, we’ve had to communicate even more with our employees. There are various tools to communicate during these challenging times, but we have been making good use of our bulletin boards. Sound old fashioned? Keep in mind that...
Ventilator Production – Brass Fitting
Gent Machine is supporting the effort to move ventilators into hospitals ASAP. We received an order to produce a brass fitting for a ventilator just over a week ago. Gent Machine was able to start production in 7 business days due to the support of our great suppliers and employees. Our...
Ventilator and respirator orders for COVID-19 effort skyrocket
On Friday evening, March 20th, Gent Machine received an order from a new customer. This request was more than just a new order from a new customer. This order was for parts to serve the healthcare industry, specifically for ventilators and respirators. As we all know time is of the...
Supplying Critical Industries, Despite DeWine Covid 19 “stay at home” order
On Sunday March 24th, Governor DeWine issued a “stay at home” in order to continue to minimize the spread of COVID-19. This meant that all non-essential business must close. As a supplier to the defense industry and several other critical industries, Gent Machine will remain open. We will, however, heed...