--- title: Stecker Machine Resources description: Learn more about CNC machining and related manufacturing services. --- 920-726-4526 [**920-726-4526](tel:920.726.4526) [![smc_logo_filled](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/logos/smc_logo_filled-WT.svg "smc_logo_filled") ![smc_logo_filled_dark](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/logos/smc_logo_filled-1.svg "smc_logo_filled") ](https://www.steckermachine.com) [![REQUEST A QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/42796661-7dc0-42c5-aa91-fdab8f093e64.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/42796661-7dc0-42c5-aa91-fdab8f093e64) # RESOURCES [![Complex CNC projects](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CTAs/Complex%20CNC%20projects.png?width=197&height=236&name=Complex%20CNC%20projects.png)](https://www.steckermachine.com/solve-tough-challenges-case-studies) ###### **FEATURED RESOURCE** #### In a Bind? 4 Projects During Which Stecker Machine Rescued Customers in Need ## Headline Here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. ### Table of Contents - [Case Studies](https://www.steckermachine.com/resources#case-studies) - [eBooks](https://www.steckermachine.com/resources#ebooks) - [Checklists](https://www.steckermachine.com/resources#checklists) - [Videos](https://www.steckermachine.com/resources#videos) ## Case Studies ![Complex CNC projects](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources/Complex%20CNC%20projects-optimized.webp?width=1000&height=1193&name=Complex%20CNC%20projects-optimized.webp) ### In A Bind? 4 Projects During Which Stecker Machine Rescued Customers in Need The 4 featured projects: - Tank Parts: A rescue mission for a military vehicle - Channel Plate: One shop’s struggle is another shop’s opportunity - Venturi: Meeting tough U.S. emissions standards - Transmission Housing: Tough solutions for heavy-duty demands See how Stecker saved the day for 4 customers in a bind using creative thinking and a willingness to dive into difficult situations. [![GET THE CASE STUDY](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/13a6970f-4408-420c-9f2b-e69a62a8c037.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/13a6970f-4408-420c-9f2b-e69a62a8c037) ![Foundry-CNC_Arcimoto_case_study_cover](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources/Foundry-CNC_Arcimoto_case_study_cover-optimized.webp?width=1000&height=1193&name=Foundry-CNC_Arcimoto_case_study_cover-optimized.webp) ### See How Collaboration Drives Success Stecker’s decades-long relationship with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry led to a successful project for electric vehicle-maker, Arcimoto. The task was to nail complex pieces and tight tolerances for an electric vehicle gearbox case/cover. Read our case study: *Foundry/CNC Machine Shop Partnership: Driving Success for an Electric Vehicle Gearbox Case and Cover* [![GET THE CASE STUDY](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/02e649ed-11d1-4cd5-94e5-b8e17e7400ad.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/02e649ed-11d1-4cd5-94e5-b8e17e7400ad) ![Stecker machine case study magazine cover with machined parts](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources/Stecker-machine-case-study-magazine-cover-with-machined-optimized-optimized-parts.webp?width=556&height=663&name=Stecker-machine-case-study-magazine-cover-with-machined-optimized-optimized-parts.webp) ### Turnkey Clutch Housing Cell Development Learn more about the impressive results Stecker achieved for a customer with a challenge involving extremely tight tolerances and complex parts by developing a new work cell that incorporates robots and a synced CMM. Download the case study to hear straight from the Stecker team about the issues they faced and the actions they took to delight the customer. [![GET THE CASE STUDY](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/4a076052-1905-4fba-b57d-35a93af8ee4f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/4a076052-1905-4fba-b57d-35a93af8ee4f) ![Stecker-machine-case-study-oem-manufacturer-optimized](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources/Stecker-machine-case-study-oem-manufacturer-optimized.webp?width=556&height=663&name=Stecker-machine-case-study-oem-manufacturer-optimized.webp) ### OEM Manufacturer Sees $4 Million Savings A Fortune 500 OEM manufacturer came to us because their long-standing vendor wasn’t delivering on expectations. Turns out, it was a great decision: our team worked 24/7 to get the part made so that the customer’s production line didn’t stop, and we did it in such a way that the manufacturer achieves a $4 million savings. [![GET THE CASE STUDY](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/c76a38e3-bb47-48a6-83f4-ce82e2b5e628.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/c76a38e3-bb47-48a6-83f4-ce82e2b5e628) ![Stecker machine case study magazine cover with oil wells](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources/Stecker-machine-case-study-long-term-relationship-optimized.webp?width=556&height=663&name=Stecker-machine-case-study-long-term-relationship-optimized.webp) ### A Long-Time Partner Looks to Stecker Machine Decades of success can naturally build trust. For Stecker Machine, one long-term relationship offered a unique project challenge. A Fortune 500 construction equipment manufacturer was suffering from a different supplier’s inferior quality. They sent an urgent request to Stecker’s partner, a foundry that makes aluminum and copper-based alloy castings. They made only one call to get a quote: directly to Stecker. [![DOWNLOAD THE CASE STUDY](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/680045e0-9268-46b5-a5f7-0429804b02a9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/680045e0-9268-46b5-a5f7-0429804b02a9) ## eBooks ![Time_to_Consult_a_CNC_Expert_Guide_Resource_image](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources/Time_to_Consult_a_CNC_Expert_Guide_Resource_image.png?width=1000&height=1193&name=Time_to_Consult_a_CNC_Expert_Guide_Resource_image.png) ### Discover When It’s Time to Work with a CNC Machine Shop What projects can benefit most from the expertise of a high-end CNC machine shop? This guide provides nine scenarios and solutions, each hitting on a different challenge you may be facing. Read our guide: *When Do You Know It’s Time to Work With a High-End CNC Machine Shop?* [![GET THE GUIDE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/2764931c-d0a2-4180-8e7e-7fc3cf500824.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/2764931c-d0a2-4180-8e7e-7fc3cf500824) ![Stecker ebook magazine cover with worker wearing safety glasses](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources/Stecker-ebook-magazine-cover-with-worker-wearing-safety-glasses.jpg?width=556&height=663&name=Stecker-ebook-magazine-cover-with-worker-wearing-safety-glasses.jpg) ### Implementing Lean into Daily Practices Achieving the benefits of lean manufacturing aren’t easy in a machine shop environment, but it’s possible — even without a formal lean program — and worth the effort. Read an overview of lean and get actionable insights by reading Stecker’s eBook:* The Benefits of Lean Manufacturing in Machine Shops.* [![GET THE EBOOK](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/66265847-2454-400b-9c95-725bf7331291.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/66265847-2454-400b-9c95-725bf7331291) ![Stecker machine example tooling projects magazine cover](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resources/Stecker-machine-example-tooling-projects-magazine-cover.jpg?width=556&height=663&name=Stecker-machine-example-tooling-projects-magazine-cover.jpg) ### Maximize Your CNC Tooling Practices See how Stecker Machine approaches CNC tooling: know what tool is needed, when to invest in tools, how to implement new tooling solutions, and how to build vendor partnerships. Plus, dive into four real-life cutting tool improvement examples from our shop. Read our guide: *CNC Tooling Improvements and Partnerships: A Guide to Solving Specific Tooling Issues*. 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