C&R Manufacturing, Shawnee, Kansas, is celebrating its 35th anniversary and has installed two new Hurco machining centers and a laser marking system.
The precision manufacturing firm, which offers machining, welding, assembly and inspection, started out in the basement of Ron Wosel’s home in 1979.
The Hurcos include a VMX42i VMC and a second VMX30Ui 5-axis machining center with an integrated trunion table. Newer technology helps to keep customers’ costs down.
An Epilog FiberMark laser marking system (with 12” x 24” capacity) was also added to help improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
“We needed the additional equipment to improve our capacity and efficiency,” stated Wosel. “We now have eleven pieces of Hurco equipment. We are pleased with the equipment and the software is easy to operate.”
C&R’s 18 employees operate in a 32,000-sq.-ft. facility with an impressive array of CNC equipment, including mills, live tool lathes, horizontal machining centers with pallets, and 5-axis waterjet cutting. Wosel noted that the average tenure of the company’s employees is 18 years.
“We have great employees that make our business efficient,” commented Wosel. “An experienced crew can identify ways to be more efficient like reducing set-up times. On-time delivery is always a major focus for us. We are the top supplier (in quality and delivery) for many of our customers, several who have been with us for 25-30 years.”
