State-of-the-Art Machining Technology at Palmer Palmer Machine has recently purchased a twin-spindle Hardinge RS 65 MSY CNC Turn-Mill System. This multi-function, high-tech machine tool features a collet-ready, 30-hp spindle; super-precision linear glass scales with .00001” accuracy (that’s 10-millionths of an inch!); a 12-station turret with live tooling; and 7.45” diameter x 25.13” length and 2.0” to -1.377” Y-Axis capacities. This versatile system expands our capacity to machine very complex parts with previously unheard of speed and accuracy, even on hard-to-machine materials like nickel alloys and titanium. Multi-function machining means that your parts are finished in one operation, not two or three of four; and this translates into increased efficiency and cost savings for our customers. You can trust Palmer Machine to remain ahead of the curve when it comes to providing the latest in precision machining technology.

Palmer Welcomes General Dynamics Palmer Machine is proud to announce that we have become a supplier to the Armament and Technical Products Division of General Dynamics. Located in Burlington, Vermont, the GDATP is a center of excellence and is home to the company's advanced product development and design facility. Palmer Machine sets the standard in quality and customer service, delivering close-tolerance, precision-machined parts and assemblies on time, often under tight deadlines. Our years of machining knowledge and expertise make Palmer Machine your first choice when there is no time for a learning curve. Contact us today to find out what we can do for you.

Palmer Adds New Video Measuring System Palmer Machine has recently acquired a new OGP SmartScope Flash 500 Multi-Sensor Video Measuring System. The new system features a self-calibrating 12:1 zoom lens for consistent accuracy, solid state illumination, color camera, DRX Integrated TTL laser, and OGP’s® Measure-X™ software technology. With an XYZ measuring range of 20” x 18” x 8” and 5 micron (.0002”) planar accuracy in XY, this system brings a whole new level of accuracy and efficiency to Palmer Machine. We are proud of our long-standing commitment to the latest in manufacturing and quality-assurance technology. Trust Palmer Machine to remain on the cutting-edge for all of your precision machining, assembly and custom-tooling requirements.

Palmer Introduces Xpandrel® Palmer Machine has recently introduced Xpandrel®, a major advance in work holding technology. Xpandrel® allows for distortion-free location on an inside diameter while the remainder of the component is machined and checked, even for extremely thin-wall applications. Expanding mandrels have been around for a long time, but the Palmer Machine developed Xpandrel® provides an innovative and time-saving approach to close-tolerance machining. Like so many inventions, the idea for Xpandrel® was born out of necessity. “We needed a way to machine thin-wall parts without introducing material distortion through the holding fixture”, explains Michael Palmer. “Xpandrel® was designed in a machine shop by machinists, and it works beautifully!" Click here for more information about this innovative and revolutionary product.