successful tool build that is delivered on time. We are constantly looking at ways to improve our efficiencies, ultimately reducing the manufacturing timeline.” says Ken Bevington, CEO of Princeton Tool.
Since the start of Princeton Tool, processes have evolved from its foundation. In addition to manufacturing tooling, Princeton Tool provides around the clock support for injected wax patterns, assemblies and dip ready molds. This
operation supports both
solid and cored product lines and is currently delivering over 4,000 patterns a week on some of the most critical engine programs. The patterns that are being produced come from some of the most complex tools manufactured in the world. The trust that customers put into Princeton Tool speaks volumes to schedule attainment and dedication towards product quality. In addition to wax services, post
cast machining operations have been supported for nearly twenty years. These machining services can be found in three of the four facilities in operation to date. Similar to the wax department, the machining services run around the clock providing a three-shift operation, six days a week. Operations that are completed in machining include: EDM, CNC, Grinding, and Waterjet totaling over 120 pieces of equipment that
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strictly supports machining operations. The machining business unit started as a simple gate removal operation but has since evolved into complex machining operations many suppliers would not consider attempting.
Looking Ahead In the coming years, Princeton Tool anticipates a tremendous need to support the rapidly expanding aerospace industry. In order to remain a key supplier, Princeton Tool
has been reinvesting
into its facilities and equipment. “We have identified key areas that we can improve on as a company and as a leading machining supplier to the aerospace industry. The technology we will implement will not only reduce cost but also improve the quality of product we
deliver.” says Rory Srebernak,
President of Business Development. In addition to the investments that have been made, new machining processes have been implemented to product lines reducing dimensional variation and additional finishing following the machining operations.
This process
is referred to as adaptive machining and its popularity with Princeton Tool customers has grown over the years as tolerances are becoming more and more stringent. Princeton Tool believes that it must continue to invest in these value-added services to maintain its key
Capabilities
• Precision Tool & Die (Complex Wax Dies and Core Dies)
• Manufacturing of Precision Aerospace Components
• Wax Services (Injection, X-Ray, Wall, Pattern Dress, Mold Assembly)
• Metrology Services (First Article Inspection Reports, Production, Reverse Engineering)
• Casting Machining (RAM EDM, Wire EDM, CNC Milling, Impact Grind, Waterjet)
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supplier status. To conclude, Princeton Tool takes in
pride its ability to offer support
from the inception of a new program to the finality of shipping castings everywhere in the United States. It is an accomplishment that has taken many years to implement with many years left to refine.
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