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CARR Machine & Tool has witnessed the development of an assortment of technologies over its 50 years in business.  The creation of CAD/CAM software has revolutionized our ability to design and manufacture parts. Leaps in workholding efficiency have allowed us to streamline our processes and reduce setup time. The development of 5-axis machining centers has […]

In 2022, we at CARR Machine and Tool have had to think critically about how to improve efficiency while simultaneously managing a challenging labor market. One of the many steps we have taken to improve deliveries and reduce costs is implementing a new Doosan DVF5000 with an 8 pallet pool. This has allowed us to further develop

Well, it’s over. This week we finally received our AS9100D Certificate. Was it easy, heck no! For those of you who are interested in my experience I thought I would share it to equip and inspire you. CARR Machine & Tool, Inc. has been ISO 9001:2015 certified for ~15 years – and that was good

ROCKFORD — The Technology and Manufacturing Association’s new chairman today encouraged small regional manufacturers to tout the vitality of their industry and its worthiness as a career. Jim Carr, who is also president and owner of CARR Machine & Tool Inc. in Elk Grove Village, stopped by Stockholm Inn for a breakfast roundtable with about 35 manufacturers from

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jim Carr. Jim, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?I started in the family manufacturing company in 1978 after being encouraged by my parents. Shortly after starting I began a formal, two years, machinist apprenticeship. I worked on the manual

Jim Carr is quite possibly the most outgoing machine shop owner I have ever met. Upon arriving at his shop recently for a return visit (I had last been there several years prior), I heard my name cried out in greeting so loudly that it was practically a cheer. The gregariousness makes him distinct from

There’s nothing worse than pouring time and effort into a batch of parts only to have them become damaged during shipping. At the very least, the nicks, dents and scratches that can occur because of inadequate packaging must be reworked, disrupting schedules and frustrating customers. In the worst-case scenario, damaged parts are scrapped and must