Machine Consulting Services (MCS)
Machine Works
Passionate Team. Quality Craftsmanship.
Operating since 1990, MCS is a family-owned manufacturer of machined goods, located in the heart of Research Triangle Park. In the beginning, owner Mike Appel had a vision to fill the skills gap within companies moving into the CNC aspect of manufacturing processes to better position themselves in the machine and fabrication industry. In 1995 MCS established its own facility with complete turning, milling and fabrication capabilities.
Now joined by his sons Tyler and Kyle, MCS has upgraded its facility and equipment to provide prototype and consultation services, while also staying competitive on high-production parts.
Looking to the future, MCS is exited to serve more customers in the Aerospace, Medical, and Electronics fields while also supporting the needs of our current long-standing customers. Fielding a talented and dedicated staff, no customer is too small, and no project is too big at MCS.
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Our Core Values
Agility
We have the ability to adapt quickly to project scope and market changes. Our team responds quickly to internal and external factors with flexibility and steadfast resilience.
Quality Control
We seek to ensure that product quality is maintained and/or improved. This process involves testing units and determining if everything is within the specifications for the final product.
Integrity
We operate with consistency across the board including interactions at all levels and represent the organization in an honest and consistent way to all stakeholders.
Responsibility
We strive to ensure ethical practices across the board including environmental, cultural, and social ethical practices which are instilled within our productions veins to the final product.
Continuous Improvement
We strive to ensure ethical practices across the board including environmental, cultural, and social ethical practices which are instilled within our productions veins to the final product.
