Martin Machine: A Rich History In Custom Machined Bronze Parts

In our nearly 50 year history of producing high-quality custom machined parts, Martin Machine has developed a tremendous amount of expertise in producing machined bronze parts, bearings, and bushings for a wide variety of industries and applications. We have custom machined bronze parts such as bearings, bushings, washers, wear plates, and many other parts from a wide range of copper-based alloy castings and extrusions from these popular materials:

• C36000 Free Cutting Brass
• C63000 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze
• C67300 Silicon-Manganese Brass
• C86300 Manganese Bronze
• C92700 Tin Bronze
• C93200 Tin Bronze
• C95400 Aluminum Bronze

For a comprehensive reference of the materials we have available to use in our production, please visit our Cast Copper Bronze Alloys Specifications Reference.

Advantages Of Bronze Materials In Industry Applications

As a material, bronze has tremendous qualities that make it ideal for use in bearings and bushings. It is hard to find a better material for applications that are in caustic environments that include salt, dirt, or any type of adverse environment on the bearing. It is not surprising to find a bronze part that has been performing satisfactorily for many years even under severe operating conditions. As a material, bronze produces less friction and heat which contributes to the longevity of the part. For example, a steel part on a steel part will ultimately fail much sooner than a bronze part on a steel part.

Bronze has very good lubricity so it does not require the same amount of lubrication as other materials. Bronze parts can be manufactured to be self-lubricating with some form of pre-lubrication, providing continuous lubrication throughout the life of the bearing or other part. From a manufacturing perspective, bronze is easier and faster to machine than other metals and is more forgiving of tooling. It is a relatively soft material and easy to machine with the proper expertise such as you will find at Martin Machine. And while bronze is prone to oxidation and discoloration, it rarely affects the material in the same way oxidation will affect steel or other metals.

While bronze has many desirable material qualities for bearings, bushings, and other parts – its major disadvantage is cost. Bronze is a copper-based alloy with its base element being copper which makes bronze relatively more expensive than other materials. However, when factors such as the longevity and performance of bronze bearings and bushings are taken into consideration, the upfront investment in cost is quickly recovered over the operational lifespan of the parts.

Most Common Industries And Applications That Utilize Bronze Parts

Many industries utilize bronze bearings, bushings, and other parts and take advantage of the tremendous qualities bronze has to offer. The primary industries are:

• Oil
• Agricultural
• Heavy Construction

Just to name a few. Anywhere there is a wear surface, you are likely to find bronze being used such as:

• Truck and automotive aftermarket parts
• Pumps and compressors
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Gear motors
• Industrial equipment
• Food processing equipment
• Winches and hoists
• Injection molding machines
• Stamping presses
• Valves

Martin Machine – your partner in custom machined bronze bearings, bushings, and other bronze parts

Martin Machine is your ideal partner for producing custom machined bronze bearings, bushings, and other parts for your industrial applications. We have direct access to quality raw materials for bronze, and we strive for the fastest turnaround times for our customers. As an AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company, you can be assured of our commitment to producing the highest quality custom machined parts available. We have the technical excellence and industry expertise to provide your custom machined bronze parts quickly and efficiently.

To learn more, visit our Contact Us page and request a quote today. Or call 419-373-1711 for more information.

When you need quality parts quickly, Martin Machine delivers!

An exciting moment for Martin Machine when we shipped our first order of NAS77 and NAS538 bushings to Gulfstream Aerospace in November 2020.

This was also our first National Aerospace Standard (NAS) bushings manufactured at our facility. The NAS77C8-037 and NAS538C8-037 bushings were machined at Martin Machine and involved services from 3 other suppliers. All of us were on time, to beat a tight deadline. Thankful for the team at Martin Machine and our suppliers.

With gratitude and pride, we would like to announce that Martin Machine is an approved supplier for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.

As a tier-1 supplier, we will supply bearings, bushings, machined parts, and assemblies to Gulfstream and it’s sub-tier suppliers.

Many thanks to all our employees’ commitment and to the team at Gulfstream, whose support made this achievement possible. Another major milestone achieved by our team.

Martin Machine is deemed to be an Essential Business and will stay operational to support its customers in multiple critical industries such as aerospace, food processor, agriculture and water systems – albeit at a smaller capacity. Our office will be working from home and our production shift will include minimum necessary personnel as a precautionary measure. During this time, we are proud to acknowledge that our employees continue to be very supportive to secure and fulfill the ongoing work commitments.

Through this whole time of health crisis, we are strongly committed to the safety of our employees and their families, our suppliers, and our customers. We are fully aligned with the State of Ohio’s requirements and have implemented the necessary preventative measures to follow Social Distancing and other necessary requirements.

Thank you in advance for your patience as we navigate this challenging situation one day at a time while maintaining our focus where it belongs, on our valued employees.

If you have any questions about our capacity, status on orders or if you need any direct information please feel free to reach out to us at (419)373-1711 or visit our website – www.martinmachine.net

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Raj Nagarajan

President | Aeropact Manufacturing, LLC dba Martin Machine

Please see our document below:

Updates for Covid 19 precautions at Martin Machine

Aeropact Manufacturing LLC, dba Martin Machine is pleased to announce the achievement of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certification to manufacture precision machined parts for aerospace, oil and gas, and various other industries.

This certification is another accomplishment that will increase our customer’s confidence in our capabilities to meet their expectations. Our team has worked hard to earn this certification and all our customers will benefit from our enhanced Quality Management Systems requirements that are being followed.

We would also like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to our customers and suppliers for their continued commitment and loyalty. With our goals focused on the emphasis of quality assurance and production, we look forward to bringing the business to new heights in the months and years to come.

The Model Based Definition(MBD) strategy is mostly used  in the aerospace industry, where large OEMs like Boeing and Gulfstream are increasingly foregoing the use of 2D drawings in favor of CAD models. The idea is to use the CAD model as a “master data source” to drive the entire manufacturing process, including inspection. As first step in building MBD capabilities, Martin Machine has invested and purchased CATIA, a CAD software. Our plan is to be fully capable and ready in 1Q 2020 to successfully offer MBD capabilities to existing and potential customers.

Reference to know more about Model Based Definition

https://engineering.purdue.edu/~cgtplm/thinkmbd/

Martin Machine is in the process of obtaining our AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. We anticipate final certification in November 2019.

Martin Machine, a machine shop based in Bowling Green, Ohio is pleased to announce the launch of our new website, www.martinmachine.net.

The new website has a strong focus on showcasing the wide rang of capabilities of Martin Machine. The new website includes:

• A modern, bold design that utilizes the very latest in web design technologies, including a completely responsive design platform which enables the website easily be displayed on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices
• Professional photography and videography of the Martin Machine team producing quality, custom machined parts for our customers.

Our redesigned website gives visitors an opportunity to better explore our wide range of capabilities. Our goal is to make it easy for existing and potential customers to see all the capabilities and services we can provide.