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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