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Exploring some common issues that may have arisen with your once reliable, existing CNC machining supplier. From quality and consistency concerns to communication gaps and inflexible approaches, we shed light on the signs that indicate it might be time to consider a new supplier. We delve into the reasons behind these frustrations and help you navigate the process of finding a more reliable CNC machining partner.

If your machined components arrive with quality issues, this may not be simply a problem with your supplier producing components to drawing. In reality, quality issues are a symptom of a bigger problem. Find out why this occurs and ensure it doesn't happen in the future.

Under pressure to cut spending? Struggling to maintain quality standards? The increase in raw material and energy costs is pushing up the price of CNC machining, but knowing what other aspects of your project will affect price can help you to keep costs down.  

Components for ocean technology applications need to meet two major criteria. How can you ensure your design will meet these criteria? Read more in this blog.

If you're designing an electronic product, particularly one with a plastic housing, there's a good chance you'll need a heatsink. This blog will take you through the key design considerations to achieve the best efficiency and value for money.

2022 was a big year for Penta: our first full year in our new premises, new team members, new machines and new customers, all while continuing to deliver the exemplary service that we have become known for.

You place a lot of trust in your suppliers, and usually there is a lot riding on everything going as expected. Here's our spooky take on breakdowns that can happen in that relationship.

We are over the moon to have been awarded the Business Growth Award 2022 at the Central South Business Awards. The award recognises outstanding vision and leadership through significant and sustained growth.

If you outsource CNC machining, you are probably seeing component prices rise. For buyers that are focussed on getting best value for money, an environment where prices are rocketing can make your job very hard indeed.