Increased Competition & Challenging Parts, Where Do Manufacturers Turn? In today’s world, it is no secret that many manufacturers are looking for improved processes for machining their parts. As precision manufacturing becomes more and more competitive in the United States, differentiating via improved process and part quality can help companies
Introduction As Davenport Machine closes out 2025, we reflect on a transformative year marked by groundbreaking innovations in multi-spindle machining and an unwavering commitment to customer success. This year-in-review highlights our achievements, celebrates the partners who made them possible, and previews what’s ahead for 2026. Celebrating Our Partners: Employees, Customers
The Davenport Hybrid Machine represents a leap forward in the legacy of multi-spindle machining on Davenport platforms. Blending the mechanical speed and reliability Davenport Machine is known for with the precision and flexibility of an advanced CNC control. Its intuitive programming, robust control features, and digital-first design make it a
It is hard to believe PMTS 2025 is right around the corner and we are already two months into 2025. The year has already brought many changes; a new administration, a return of brutal winters for those of us in the Northeast, and a manufacturing industry that looks to be
If you follow us on LinkedIn, watch our YouTube videos, or have spoken with our team, you’ve likely come across the term Hybrid Solutions. It’s a service we emphasize with prospective customers because we believe it’s the key factor that sets Davenport Machine apart. Over time, we’ve seen Hybrid Solutions
In today’s disposable society, it’s hard to find anything built to last. Everything from razors to phones and shingled roofs never seems to last as long as they should. For those of us in manufacturing, this trend has extended to the CNC equipment we use to build our everyday products.
We understand the value of a machine remanufacture and that you have many options when it comes to reconditioning a worn-out Model-B. Some of our longest running customers operate dedicated rebuild shops within their own facilities, where their maintenance departments recondition machines in between emergency repairs on production equipment. Others
It is no secret that the Davenport Model B has been a workhorse in the manufacturing sector for over a century. These machines have been utilized by companies across many industries to produce parts extremely fast and for long periods of production. Over time, like any piece of equipment, components
Davenport’s Hybrid Machine was designed to handle the rigors of modern manufacturing. With tighter tolerances and harder-to-machine materials, many companies have turned toward Swiss machines for precision production components. The Hybrid Machine allows users to realize Swiss level accuracy and precision while maintaining speeds typically found on multi-spindle machines. What
Earlier this month we sat down with the newest Applications Engineer on the Davenport Hybrid Solutions Team, Andrew Gallagher. Andrew, a 2023 graduate from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), started with Davenport in the fall of last year. As he comes up on his 1-year anniversary with the company
With a legacy spanning over 130 years, there is no question our company has seen tremendous change in manufacturing. In today’s ultra-competitive manufacturing world, time seems to always be of the essence. Innovative Tooling System for the Hybrid CNC Platform With this in mind our team of engineers developed a
From April 28th to 30th, Davenport Machine is thrilled to participate in the PMPA Technical Conference held in Cincinnati, Ohio. The conference is a pivotal platform for OEMs and contract manufacturers to discuss the future of the industry. With print review sessions, sector-specific seminars, and motivational speeches from celebrated personalities
Discover the revolutionary capabilities of the Davenport Hybrid Machine, a groundbreaking solution in the realm of multi-spindle CNC machines. Renowned for its adaptability, the Davenport Hybrid is your go-to for a broad range of milling and cross-drilling applications. Our expert engineers have dedicated themselves to crafting the most versatile and
2023 has marked a very busy year and new growth for Davenport Machine. With several enhancements to the Hybrid Machine and record interest in the platform, we would like to thank our team for their continued pursuit of innovation and customer service. Moreover, we extend our gratitude to our
Speed, productivity, and efficiency through automation are some of the most important objectives that come to mind when discussing multi-spindle machining. 2023 has marked some incredible enhancements to our technology at Davenport in advancing these outcomes, and one of the most important of these is the NEXT 25 bar loading
Our Davenport Hybrid machine addresses both traditional machinery challenges and developing challenges found in the modern manufacturing workplace. Our equipment has the sub-systems and intuitive upgrades your facility needs to maintain a competitive edge.
Davenport Machine’s High Precision (HP) Head is specially designed to replace the standard revolving 8-SA head. ABEC 9 angular contact radial bearings now replace the standard bronze bushings, significantly improving spindle stiffness and rigidity. This advanced design allows the HP Head to run with more precision and accuracy. In fact,
The new Davenport Hybrid Machine is the future of Davenport multi-spindle machine tool technology. It incorporates the best of the mechanical versatility you have come to expect from Davenport, and leverages the power of an intuitive CNC interface to make operation and set-ups easier than ever.
Davenport Machine focuses on continuously improving our genuine OEM parts through redesign and customization to enhance the value of these items for our customers. We do not just sell replacement parts to fix problems—instead, we work with our customers to implement the optimized, durable, and cost-effective solutions they need.
The HYBRID machine incorporates the best of Davenport’s mechanical versatility with the CNC Technology you need to address today’s most difficult manufacturing challenges.
We’ve upgraded many sub-systems on the HYBRID to meet our customer expectations of what a modern machine should be. For instance, the first thing people notice when they walk up to the HYBRID is that they can actually hear and see what is going on inside.
Now that we’ve improved the two fundamentals of multi-spindle production, being able to place the part repeatedly in the same position at every index, and being able to deliver the cutting edge to the same point every time, we can leverage some of this machine’s unique CNC abilities to deliver
The new Davenport HYBRID is the future of Davenport Multi-Spindle machine tool technology. It incorporates the best of the mechanical versatility you would come to expect from Davenport, and adds to it the CNC Technology you need to address today’s most difficult manufacturing challenges.
The new Davenport HYBRID is the next generation of Davenport Multi-Spindle machine tool technology. It incorporates the best of the mechanical versatility you have come to expect from Davenport, and adds to it the CNC Technology you need to address today’s most difficult manufacturing challenges.
Screw machines simultaneously cut materials using a number of tools mounted on a spindle, yielding small final pieces. At the heart of these machines is a drum that operates multiple spindles, each of which rotates horizontally to perform tasks on the workpiece.
In today’s ultrafast internet environment, companies have an incredible number of options for their purchasing dollars. Why choose Genuine Davenport OEM Replacement Parts?
The 1605-SA Pneumatic Collet Chucking unit is an update to the classic lever operated chucking mechanism. On machines equipped with pneumatic control systems, the addition of this unit can be a great way to improve the user experience and remove a possible source of error. On standard lever actuated chucking
The 5020-20-SA is a member of a series of parts designed to make functions of a traditional Davenport Machine more accessible from the outside of an enclosure. Increasingly strict safety standards require more operations to take place behind walls of enclosures and integrated door interlock systems to keep users safe.
This is an update to our standard 5080-34-1-SA Locating Lever Assembly. The new assembly features precision needle bearings in place of the older tapered bronze bushing design. The old design required intermittent adjustments in order to keep the locating lever stud tight. If the bushings weren’t adjusted correctly, the revolving
The Davenport Screw Machine enclosure has recently undergone a variety of improvements to enhance the overall user experience, as well as to bring the machine into compliance with modern safety standards. With improved noise abatement and the addition of the door interlock system, the enclosure now offers a safer, code
If you haven’t recently visited our website, you probably weren’t aware of the numerous innovations coming out of Davenport Machine. Innovation is vital in our industry. It gives our team the chance to answer your pain points, while driving up your sales, and driving down your lead times. Here’s a
Secondary operations can often be time-consuming and cost prohibitive. Many shops invest in expensive CNC lathes to get the precision finishes they need on detailed components and parts, while others try to accomplish the same precision with older machines at slower speeds. Neither is an ideal solution for larger production
Davenport & CJWinter are excited to announce that they will be attending the 2018 PMPA National Technical Conference from April 21-24 in Rosemont, IL. We will join other technical and quality leaders from across the country to exhibit the latest technology and machining capabilities used by precision machining shops today.
A CNC Machine (Computer Numerical Control) is an electro-mechanical device that uses computer programming inputs to operate machine shop tools. CNC machining is one common way to create prototypes (the other method being 3D printing). While there are advantages to both, CNC machining is faster and stronger as it involves
To ensure optimal machine functioning and reliability, Davenport produces high-performing, long-lasting machine heads made right here in the United States. We manufacture both oversize and high-precision (HP) heads, built to provide exceptional accuracy. Davenport’s new HP heads improve upon our original revolving head design, featuring a more rigid spindle to
Basics of Multi-Spindle Screw Machines A multi-spindle screw machine is a type of lathe with more than one working spindle. Each spindle holds its own individual workpiece, with one or more opposing cutting tools to complete various machining operations. These spindles are contained inside of a revolving drum (see example
In the world of manufacturing, cam-driven multi-spindle machines will always be an important part of part production. When it comes to high-volume orders and those less constrained tolerances, cam-driven is the answer. But, as manufactured parts get smaller and technology grows more complex, we are also experiencing an industry-wide demand
The Davenport Hybrid Machine: CNC Precision and Efficiency, Higher ROI The Hybrid is the next generation of five-spindle screw machines. It combines the reliability of Davenport’s classic machine platforms with the accuracy and flexibility of CNC machining. The Hybrid significantly boosts production output, improves ROIs and enhances part accuracy by
Davenport Machine has a storied history and is an iconic brand. Its place in the pantheon of American machine tool builders is assured. However, in the multi-spindle world, it is the last company standing. At PMTS in April, the company announced a new machine, called the Concept, designed to help move
Most of the time, the information that’s revealed at PMTS is only available to those attending the show. This year, Davenport is excited to reveal our product news to our all of customers and contacts in real time! Davenport is excited to announce three brand new pieces of technology to
Thread rolling and screw machine experts CJWinter and Davenport Machine Tool Company will once again showcase at this year’s Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS 2017). The sister companies will debut brand new machinery and updated product technology at their booth. CJWinter will show a variety of tooling including thread rolls,
One of the great things about the family was all the Aunts, Uncles and cousins. The family reunions were always a hoot with lots of kidding, yelling, singing and love. Beer and brats at Uncle Jay and Aunt Dot’s were always well attended family reunions. Dad used to bring the
CJWinter Machine Technologies and Davenport Machine collaborate to offer a new revolutionary, patent-pending QCT Quick Change Tooling package for Davenport Davenport HP and Model B machines. NEW Quick Change Tooling, QCT, takes changeover of side-working and end-working tools on the Davenport from hours to minutes! The NEW QCT package eliminates
Dad had many “On the Road” stories as he traveled extensively, demonstrating and installing machines all over the country. Here are just a few that I remember. Shine or “The Good Stuff” Dad used to smoke, use Copenhagen brand snuff and of course he could drink with the best of
Davenport Machine now offers 24-hour delivery for cams. We also offer drastically reduced delivery time for custom engineered cams. All customers providing Davenport with custom requirements will receive cams in just 4 business days. For more information, contact the Davenport team today.
Poaching was a way of life in the U.P. Deer, rabbits, Partridge, fish, all were fair game to put food on the table or salt down, pickle or preserve in one way or the other. They used to take apart old ball bearings and use the balls in homemade slingshots
Bent Shank Tapping During the depression machine orders were few and far between. Dad was always looking for a newer or better way to do things and one of his ideas was to put a tap inside the burring spindle Bent shank tapping had been done for many years but
Davenport Machine hosted a hands-on, five-day Operator Training course at our facility in Rochester, New York, February 20-24, 2006. The course received excellent reviews by all of the class attendees. Some of the comments included: “The course was effective…I learned a lot!” “It was an honor to learn from someone
Davenport Machine offers online ordering that makes it easier than ever for customers to check stock, receive a quote, and order parts from Davenport. Davenport’s online ordering allows access to a listing of the most frequently-used Davenport replacement parts. Customers can order directly through the site, or print out a
Slots and Slugs While working in the shop building machines Dad quickly became the resident expert on how to do things on a Davenport. One day one of the other older workers came to Dad and handed him a round disk just about the size of a quarter. He asked
Davenport Machine provides the highest-quality OEM Replacement Parts. Watch our video below to learn about why after 100+ years we’re: Still here Still No. 1 Still best quality
The NEW Davenport Proprietary Coated Head shows zero wear after producing one million parts in a test run on a customer’s machines. Now the same extended wear-life found on the Revolutionary HP Revolving Head, is available on Standard 8-SA Heads with standard spindles. Using a proprietary metallic hard-coating material on
Chauffeur for Mr. Lewis As a young man, only in his teens, Dad applied for a job as a chauffeur for a local machine tool dealer named Mr. Lewis. When he hired him, he told Dad, “Let’s go”. Dad climbed behind the wheel and tried to decipher the confusing levers
Davenport Machine has developed a new Servo Threading Attachment that will retrofit to existing Model B multi-spindle automatic screw machines. The new attachment eliminates clutches and the gears associated with mechanical threading attachments. It also provides users with unlimited programmable spindle speeds within the range of 0-6000 RPM. The new
The New Davenport Machine, 167 Ames Street, Rochester, NY has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification. After acquiring the assets of Davenport almost 2 years and 4 months ago, the New Davenport has continued to improve processes and upgrade products to regain market share rapidly. Our continuing efforts and commitment to high
A well-known and well-respected brand from the past has recently made a comeback thanks to industry veteran Robert Brinkman, who acquired the assets of Davenport Machine last year with a clear mission in mind: to win back Davenport customers. A successful showing at the recent Westec trade show has Brinkman
Ware Brothers vs. Chicago Roller Skate Dad always said, “Keep your mouth shut.” Here is one of the reasons. Dad used to sell Davenports to either Chicago Roller Skate Company or Ware Brothers, or both-Can’t remember. In any event, roller skate wheels used to be made out of hard wood
Anderson Fittings, Inc., opened its doors to manufacture brass fittings, valves, and accessories for a variety of industries over 50 years ago in 1947. Since then, the company has steadily grown in its Chicago-area location, expanding its product line to include air brake and pneumatic fittings, and now employs over
For over 100 years, American Manufacturing has understood that the most efficient and cost effective way to manufacture large volumes of turned machine parts is on a Davenport. The American aerospace industry has always understood that the best way to get flawless quality and a repeatable process for manufacturing aerospace
Coolant Blues There are many stories of things going wrong in the plant. Most were just human error or ignorance and I guess you could say this incident is both. The men in the turret lath department were plagued by dermatitis on a regular basis. The machines coolant sumps would
Hiking to the Blueberry Ledges As one of fourteen kids Dad and his siblings were always put to work in one way or another. Grandma Brinkman was a great cook and had many skills that helped keep the family fed. She would send the boys off to the blueberry ledges
Grandpa Brinkman and most of the boys either worked in the Copper mines or lumber camps. When the mines started to close Grandpa Brinkman went down to Milwaukee to find work. He sent money home to his wife on a regular basis. He eventually brought everyone down to Pierce Street
Davenport Machine, Inc. announced this month that it has teamed with Marroquin Industries Corporation to create Davenport West, an exclusive distribution center of Davenport spare parts and new machines based in Los Angeles. Marroquin Industries Corporation, founded by Emilio R. Marroquin, has specialized in the design engineering and manufacturing of
Dad was well known for many of his favorite sayings. “How are you Earl?” would invariably be answered with, “Right in the pink!” But he had many more which just keep on surfacing in my vocabulary. Here are some of the ones that I remember and sometimes practice. Sayings: Earl
Earl W. Brinkman was no stranger to innovation and hard work. His many patents speak to that fact. In the eulogy written by son Robert Brinkman after Earl’s death he was remembered as a man who “was always looking for a better way, a faster way, a way never tried
Davenport Machine now offers 24-hour delivery for cams. We also offer drastically reduced delivery time for custom engineered cams. All customers providing Davenport with custom requirements will receive cams in just 4 business days. For more information, contact the Davenport team today.
Production Machining has featured Davenport Machine’s tools and technology in an article titled, “Competing on a Multi-Spindle.” For many high-volume applications, multi-spindle automatics are the right technology for production machining. Increasingly, that production efficiency has been pressured by changes in the needs of shops in the form of shorter run
Davenport Machine, Inc., a Brinkman International Group company, announced the formation of its new Technical Services Group, a division tasked with supporting the needs of customers gaining new business in the recent economic recovery and growth in the manufacturing sector. The Technical Services Group will draw on the company’s extensive
New Servo Pickoff and 2-Station Back Working Attachments are now available as optional equipment on the Davenport HP and 5-Spindle Automatic Screw Machine. These attachments add more flexibility to the machine and allow operators to become more efficient by eliminating costly secondary operations that require transfer and set-up on other
Davenport Machine will host a hands-on, five-day Operator Training course at our facility in Rochester, New York, February 20-24, 2006. The course was developed in response to industry trends showing companies in need of proper training to remain competitive in today’s market. The course is designed for Davenport operators with
The emphasis and benefit of using a Davenport machine is the speed, or cycle-time, of producing parts and the versatility of attachments for a variety of operations to be performed on a single part. These attachments often eliminate second operations or set-ups enabling the part to be dropped off the
I have noticed a decidedly disconcerting attitude among some in the industry that the Davenport Five Spindle Automatic Screw Machine is “Old” technology. Because if it isn’t CNC, fiber optic or made of Kevlar it’s obsolete. That opinion couldn’t be farther from the truth. After all, the wheel was discovered
The recent recession may not be completely over but the economy is definitely picking up. The stock market is recovering, consumer confidence is rising and automobiles are starting to leave the factories again. At Davenport we see many customers who were down thirty, forty and fifty percent in 2009 from
Donation of state-of-the-art equipment will spur development of new technologies and training techniques. Davenport Machine a division of the Brinkman International Group and a world leader in small parts manufacturing, will announce a new collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering during a press
The rising cost of shipping everything from industrial-pump parts to lawn-mower batteries to living-room sofas is forcing some manufacturers to bring production back to North America and freeze plans to send even more work overseas. “My cost of getting a shipping container here from China just keeps going up –
For over 100 years the Davenport Machine has evolved into the most versatile multi-spindle machine on the market today. With the development of the New Davenport HPO Attachment, we have another 100 years of innovation in the making! The New Davenport HPO Attachment has the flexibility to eliminate the need
If you want to have an interesting time, buy a company out of bankruptcy. When we bought Davenport in 2003 there were only twenty employees left, down from almost four hundred in 1979. The building was dirty, the machines were in disrepair; the quality was bad and prices were high.
Donation of state-of-the-art equipment will spur development of new technologies and training techniques. Davenport Machine a division of the Brinkman International Group and a world leader in small parts manufacturing, will announce a new collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering during a press
Davenport Machine is pleased to announce that it has completed a major building renovation program. With assistance from New York State, Monroe County, the City of Rochester and RG&E, Davenport and its parent, Brinkman International Group, Inc., have spent in excess of $2 million upgrading the plant since it was
Davenport Machine offers a new DVD featuring Davenport Model B operator training. The 2-disc DVD set covers in detail the following Davenport operations: Identification of major machine components, the work spindles, the chuck and feed mechanism, stocking the screw machine, cross working tools, size and shave tool holders, stationary head
The New Patent Pending Quick Change Tool Spindle Front Box from Davenport Machine was developed in conjunction with Davenport customers to cut HOURS off of every setup requiring a tool spindle change. When installing a standard one-piece box, it can commonly take one hour to properly align a tool spindle,
The Davenport HP machine, making its first appearance in 2000 as the Davenport Servo B, is rolling out its 4th major product enhancement to meet the evolving demands in high-speed machining. In this latest upgrade, Davenport Machine focused on the Davenport HP machine’s usability and maintenance. User Enhancements For easier
Ryan Bavineau has been a key member of the Davenport team since 2023, specializing in advancing the Hybrid Machine product line. As a former Sales Engineer for a global leader in metrology solutions and a longstanding connection to the Brinkman International Group, his insights and expertise cultivates lasting customer relationships and propels forward-thinking solutions in the machinery sector.