Prototypes to Production/ Tips on How CARR Made the Move

This week on the MakingChips Podcast, Jim Carr shares 6 tips on what CARR Machine & Tool has done to pivot from prototypes to becoming a full production machine shop.   Jim shares this week's manufacturing news - "Making Robots Smarter & Safer."  (7:05) Tip #1: How do you quote a production job? (17:44) Tip #2: The importance of manufacturing planning. (21:25)  Tip #3: Determining the correct amount of pieces in your active setup. (24:10) Tip #4: Know your tools. (28:00) Tip #5: Understanding your Customer Demands (36:38) Tip #6: Look into automation, robots, and cobots. (38:10)

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Manufacturing is challenging, but if you are connected to a community of leaders, you can elevate your skills, solve your problems and grow your business! MakingChips was launched in 2014 to equip and inspire the metalworking nation. Hundreds of episodes and a million downloads later, it’s an industry-leading source of information, inspiration, and entertainment for manufacturing leaders of all types. It’s hosted by Nick Goellner, Mike Payne, and Paul Van Metre. They’re joined by a rotating panel of expert guests – including Titan Gilroy (TITANS of CNC), John Saunders (NYC CNC), Mark TerryBerry (Haas Automation), and many more. Join us as we tackle the topics that keep you up at night - leadership, operations, technology, growth, workforce development and culture.