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The Hidden Cost of Offshore Parts in 2026 A Buyer’s Guide to Tariffs and the True Cost of Precision-Machined Components If you’re sourcing precision-machined components in 2026, tariffs are no longer a background variable in your cost model — they’re a front-line budget problem. Landed cost on offshore turned parts has climbed significantly, lead times…

Why On-Time Delivery Has Become the New Competitive Edge in Precision Machining Fairchild Precision Parts  |  Winsted, Connecticut  |  Manufacturing Insights Ask any procurement manager or sourcing engineer what keeps them up at night, and the answer is rarely a technical one. It’s not tolerances. It’s not material specs. It’s the phone call they dread…

Using 3D Printing for CNC Machining Problems on the Production Floor At Fairchild Precision Parts, precision isn’t just what we deliver to our customers — it’s how we operate internally. That commitment to excellence extends well beyond the parts we manufacture. It shows up in how we run our production floor, how we think about…

How We’re Using AI in Manufacturing to Build a Smarter Machine Shop Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now, but AI in manufacturing —especially in small, precision-focused shops like ours—it’s not about hype. It’s about practicality. At Fairchild Precision Parts, we’re not using AI to replace people or automate everything overnight. We’re using it as…

Why Production CNC Partners Matter More Than Ever in 2026 In today’s manufacturing landscape, consistency is everything. It’s no longer enough to find a machine shop that can “make the part.” What matters is finding a partner who can make the part the same way, every time, at scale—without surprises. That’s where a true production…

Strengthening Supply Chains with Precision CNC Swiss Turning Reliable supply chains depend on precision, consistency, and dependable manufacturing partners. CNC Swiss turning allows manufacturers to produce tight‑tolerance components at scale while maintaining the quality and delivery reliability critical to high‑performance industries. Across aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors, supply‑chain reliability has become one of the…

At Fairchild Precision Parts, we specialize in high-precision Swiss-turned components designed for performance, consistency, and scale. We’re not a transactional job shop. We are a long-term production partner for companies that need reliable, repeatable manufacturing at higher volumes. If you’re looking for a machining partner who understands tolerance control, process capability, and sustained growth —…

The momentum we’ve built is real and we’re carrying it straight into the new year with focus, confidence, and excitement. We’re starting 2026 strong, with a solid backlog, sharpened processes, and a clear vision for what comes next. Manufacturing continues to evolve rapidly, and staying ahead means not only reacting to change, but anticipating it….

As we wrap up 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has been an exceptional year at Fairchild Precision Parts. The results speak for themselves—but more importantly, they tell the story of a team that is deeply committed to quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. This year, together, we achieved: 99.96% defect-free quality Over…

  October marks Manufacturing Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the industry that builds America from the ground up. From the planes that defend our skies to the medical devices that save lives, manufacturing drives the nation’s innovation, employment, and economic stability. At Fairchild Precision Parts, we’re proud to be part of this…