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Cnc West
16835 Algonquin St, Huntington Beach, CA
•CNC West isn't a firearms business. It's a B2B trade publication serving the Western metalworking and CNC manufacturing industry since 1981. Published by Arnold Publications in Huntington Beach, California, the magazine reaches decision makers across machine shops and manufacturing facilities throug...
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CNC West isn't a firearms business. It's a B2B trade publication serving the Western metalworking and CNC manufacturing industry since 1981. Published by Arnold Publications in Huntington Beach, California, the magazine reaches decision makers across machine shops and manufacturing facilities throughout the West.
- •Coverage Area: California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, and Texas
- •Audience: Nearly 18,000 print subscribers ranging from single-employee shops to manufacturing plants with 5,000+ employees. Readership includes:
- •Manufacturing engineers
- •Shop owners
- •CNC machine operators
- •Purchasing decision makers
- •Metalworking professionals
CNC West reaches metalworking decision makers across 11 Western states with 18,000 print subscribers plus thousands of monthly web visitors from across the country.
The magazine publishes feature articles, industry news, and technical reports covering:
- •CNC Machining Applications – Case studies from job shops and machine shops
- •Shop Operations – Management, efficiency, and workforce training
- •Tooling & Cutting Tools – Product reviews and performance comparisons
- •Equipment Coverage – CNC mills, lathes, EDM machines, grinding equipment
- •Software & CAM – Mastercam, Fusion 360, and machine control systems
- •Industry Trends – Five-axis machining, live tooling, metrology technology
- •Aerospace & Manufacturing – Defense contracts, parts suppliers, specialized fabrication
CNC West maintains a comprehensive Vendor Directory organized by service type:
| Service Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| General Machining | CNC job shops, conventional lathe work, boring mills |
| Fabricating Services | Sheet metal, laser cutting, welding, powder coating |
| EDM Services | Wire EDM, hole drilling, waterjet cutting |
| Specialty Machining | Fiberglass, composites, precision grind work |
| Equipment/Software | Machine tool distributors, CAM software providers |
Advertisers include machine tool manufacturers (Haas, Kitamura, Southwestern Industries), cutting tool companies (IMCO Carbide, Starrett), and industrial service providers. The magazine also promotes equipment auctions and industrial liquidations.
- •Location: Arnold Publications, Inc. | 16835 Algonquin St., Suite 158 | Huntington Beach, CA 92649
- •Phone: 714-840-1300
- •Fax: 714-840-5555
Key Staff: - Advertising Director: Shawn Arnold ([email protected]) - Production Manager: Linda Arnold ([email protected]) - Editor: Sean Buur ([email protected])
The magazine offers a free subscription model to qualified metalworking professionals, ensuring consistent readership among industry decision makers. Advertising companies recognize CNC West as the only regional industrial magazine serving Western metalworking shops.
Shops interested in feature coverage can contact the publication directly. The magazine occasionally features customer spotlights at no cost to qualified machine shops and manufacturers.
For machine shops and metalworking manufacturers in the Western U.S., CNC West provides: - Access to industry peers and case studies - Awareness of new equipment and tooling options - Technical articles on advanced machining techniques - Connections to equipment vendors and service providers - Visibility for advertising your own services
The magazine has supported the Western metalworking industry for over 40 years and continues to be the primary trade publication serving job shops, machine shops, and manufacturing facilities across 11 states.