CMW NEWS UPDATES & BLOG POSTS
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What Are the Best Practices to Effectively Manage Weld Distortion When Making Tight-Tolerance Welds?
When precision components require tolerances measured in thousandths of an inch, weld distortion control becomes the difference between meeting spec and scrapping expensive parts. Welding inherently involves intense localized heating (metal in the weld pool reaches melting temperatures on the
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Veterans at the Heart of the Shop
Carver Machine Works Earns the 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award Steven Herschberger remembers the first time he stepped onto the warehouse floor as a Receiving Agent at Carver Machine Works (CMW Global). He was a veteran fresh out of the
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Celebrating National U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month 2025
CMW Global's Commitment to Naval Excellence November marks a special time for Carver Machine Works (CMW Global) and the entire Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition (ACIBC) as we celebrate National U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month. This annual celebration highlights the historic
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How Does Dye Penetrant Testing Confirm Sound Welds?
In the world of precision manufacturing and welding, ensuring the integrity of every weld is not just important, it's mission-critical. At Carver Machine Works (CMW Global), where we serve industries ranging from aerospace and defense to pressure vessel fabrication, the
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Why is Welding Considered a Special Process in Manufacturing?
When critical equipment fails in aerospace, defense, or process industries, the consequences extend far beyond production delays. A single welding defect in a pressure vessel, or critical naval defense system can compromise safety, trigger costly recalls, or suspend entire operations.
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Best Practices for Insert Selection When Machining Titanium
Few materials command as much respect in the machining world as titanium. Known for its incredible strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, titanium is essential in aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial applications. Carver Machine Works (CMW Global) regularly works with aerospace-grade
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Why is NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Critical in Evaluating Special Processes?
When lives and mission success depend on flawless components, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) becomes essential. It allows manufacturers like CMW Global (Carver Machine Works) to catch defects invisible to the naked eye, protecting both safety and performance. For those specialize in
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From Phosphate Mines to Global Manufacturing: CMW Global’s Roots in the Mining Industry
Carver Machine Works (CMW Global) was founded in 1976 as we began work with our first major customer; a local phosphate mining and chemical processing facility within the mining industry. This work shaped the company’s expertise in precision machining and
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CMW Global: A Critical Partner in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Excellence
In the world of pharmaceutical manufacturing, where final product measurements are made in picograms and nanometers, precision isn't just preferred, it's essential. Being able to position and weld discrete parts so they are crafted within a few thousands of an