For over a century, the Onsrud family has been driven by a passion for engineering. Starting with inverted routers, they established their company reputation by producing high-quality CNC machinery for manufacturers. At C.R. Onsrud, we continue to enhance and refine the production capabilities at our manufacturing facility in Troutman, North Carolina, to meet the challenges of today’s manufacturers while pushing engineering limitations to develop tomorrow’s advancements.
TRUSTED IN THE INDUSTRY
Our company prides itself on producing well-engineered, durably built machinery that has given rise to generations of creative and innovative manufacturers around the globe.
Today you will find our machinery in a diverse number of well-known manufacturing facilities. We are proud to be considered a leader in the industry by our peers, partners, and customers.
LOVED BY OUR CUSTOMERS
Recently the C.R. Onsrud Q-Series 5-Axis CNC Machine was elected the number 1 “Coolest Thing Made in NC.” The Q-Series is used for high-speed cutting, drilling, milling, and sawing of a wide range of materials (e.g., composites, carbon fiber, plastics, aluminum, foam, etc.) for a wide range of industries (e.g., aerospace, transportation, defense, marine, and pattern shops, just to name a few).
By sending speed and directional prompts to the machine’s computer, the Q-Series is off and running, making everyday items, such as plastic chairs, ornate architectural structures, and intricately designed staircases parts, to the awesome though perhaps not-so-everyday items, such as race car molds, complex satellite components, and foam Statues of Liberty!
See the 2023 trophy (Left)
CORE VALUES:
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We take extreme pride in our machines and our craft and that extends to our facilities as well. We do not enclose our machinery with skins and coverings, because we have nothing to hide, and that goes for our shop floor as well. We have a clean and precise building process to ensure the same high attention to detail is given to every single machine, for every single customer.
RECENT RECOGNITION
It is an honor for us to receive numerous awards over the years. Most recently:
- 2020 – Governor’s Export Award
- 2019 – CBJs Most Admired CEO Award, Tom Onsrud
- 2017 – Baldwin Award from Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America, Tom Onsrud (2017) and Charlie Onsrud (1998)
- 2017 – Visionary Award; Industry 4.0, Osync® Machine Analytics
- 2017 – Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Award, Jeff Onsrud for his development role on Osync® Machine Analytics
RECENT RECOGNITION
It is an honor for us to receive numerous awards over the years. Most recently:
2020 – Governor’s Export Award
2019 – CBJs Most Admired CEO Award, Tom Onsrud
2017 – Baldwin Award from Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America, Tom Onsrud (2017) and Charlie Onsrud (1998)
2017 – Visionary Award; Industry 4.0, Osync® Machine Analytics
2017 – Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Award, Jeff Onsrud for his development role on Osync® Machine Analytics
INNOVATION, EXPERIENCE, AND PRIDE SINCE 1915
The Onsrud commitment to the industry started in 1915 when Oscar Onsrud and his son Rudolph invented and patented the first air-powered, high-speed spindle, revolutionizing the machine tool industry.
In 1939, virtually every WWII U.S. aircraft had parts made on Onsrud machinery. Many of those Onsrud Wing Spar Mills are still in use today cutting aluminum components! Additionally, nearly every rifle stock built by the Springfield Armory for the M1 Garand firearm was made on an Onsrud machine.
INNOVATORS OF ROUTER TECHNOLOGY
In 1976, building on the legacy of innovative manufacturing, Charlie Onsrud patented the Inverted Router™, raising the standard of safety and usability.
DECADES BUILDING ADVANCED CNC SOLUTIONS
In 1994, C.R. Onsrud began building CNC Machining Centers under CEO and Engineering Lead, Tom Onsrud. The dedication to engineering the most advanced machining solutions is carried on today by the 4th & 5th generations of the family.