The Growing Automotive Opportunity in South Carolina South Carolina has emerged as a major hub for automotive manufacturing. With major OEM plants, Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, and a dense network of sub-suppliers, the industry is driving jobs and investment across the state. But growth comes with demands. Automakers expect precision, repeatability, cost-efficiency, and tight […]

Why Certification Matters in Manufacturing For North Carolina businesses, choosing a machining partner isn’t just about price or proximity. It’s about trust. Precision components often become mission-critical parts in aerospace systems, medical devices, automotive assemblies, or energy infrastructure. In these industries, quality failures aren’t an option. That’s why ISO 9001:2015 certification matters so much. This […]

Manual vs. CNC Machining: Choosing the Right Route for Your Project in NC & SC Finding the Right Fit for Every Job When you’re planning a new part or product in North Carolina or South Carolina, choosing the right manufacturing process is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Two of the most common […]

Georgia’s Industrial Growth Demands New Solutions Georgia’s manufacturing sector is booming, from aerospace and defense to medical devices, electronics, and energy. But with growth comes pressure. Manufacturers need to deliver complex, precise parts faster, more consistently, and at competitive costs. Two advanced machining methods—Wire EDM and Swiss turning—are essential tools for meeting these demands. At […]

Choosing the Right Machining Process for Your North Carolina Prototype For manufacturers and product designers in North Carolina, deciding how to machine a new prototype is critical. Every choice you make—material, process, partner—can affect your project’s timeline, quality, and cost. Two popular approaches are traditional CNC machining and Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining). Both offer […]

Precision Manufacturing That Stays Local Eastern North Carolina is more than just farmland and small towns—it’s home to a diverse range of industries from agriculture equipment manufacturers to pharmaceutical facilities, aerospace suppliers, and automotive component makers. Companies in places like Pittsboro, Fayetteville, and beyond need access to reliable, precise machining services without the hassle of […]

Precision You Can Feel In the world of custom fabrication, details make all the difference. A thousandth of an inch can be the margin between a part that slides perfectly into place and one that fails. That’s why manufacturers in Raleigh, Sanford, and across North Carolina rely on surface grinding—a proven method for delivering exceptional […]

Precision Isn’t Just Machining—It’s Verification In Virginia’s aerospace, medical device, and advanced manufacturing sectors, precision parts aren’t measured only by how they’re cut. They’re measured by how reliably they can be verified. That’s where CMM inspection comes in. At Wilson Machine & Tool, we see Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) as essential partners to our CNC […]

Virginia Manufacturing Is Changing Fast Northern Virginia isn’t just government contractors and data centers anymore. The region’s manufacturing base is growing rapidly, driven by aerospace, defense, medical devices, electronics, and energy. With this growth comes the need for more advanced, reliable machining services. Companies want partners who can deliver precision parts on tight schedules, collaborate […]

What Is CNC Swiss Turning and Why Does It Matter? Manufacturers across Georgia and Virginia face increasing demand for complex, high-precision components. In industries like medical devices, aerospace, and electronics, parts must be small, detailed, and consistently accurate—often down to tolerances of a few ten-thousandths of an inch. That’s where CNC Swiss turning becomes an […]