Boulevard Machine
How Boulevard Machine Delivers Complex Components with Mastercam
Powering Aerospace and Defense with Precision
Boulevard Machine, a woman-owned manufacturing company based in Westfield, Massachusetts, has built a reputation for precision, reliability, and consistency in some of the most demanding industries. Under the leadership of President Susan Kasa, the company serves aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing customers where quality and on-time delivery are critical.
With a legacy dating back to the 1950s, Boulevard Machine blends decades of experience with continuous investment in modern technology and skilled talent, enabling the team to stay competitive as part complexity and customer expectations increase.
Overview
The Challenge:
As customer requirements evolved, Boulevard Machine faced increasing demands:
- Complex multi-axis parts with tight tolerances
- Shorter lead times with no margin for error
- Growing expectations for consistent quality and repeatability
- The need to scale production while maintaining precision
Operating in aerospace and defense manufacturing means there is little room for compromise. Every part must meet exact specifications, and every process must be reliable.
The Solution:
To meet these challenges, Boulevard Machine relies on Mastercam as a core part of its programming and manufacturing strategy.
Mastercam enables the team to:
- Program complex multi-axis machining operations
- Simulate machining processes to ensure accuracy before cutting
- Support advanced tooling strategies and machine capabilities
- Maintain a consistent, efficient workflow across projects
On the shop floor, CNC programmers use Mastercam to handle intricate geometries and multi-station setups, where precision and accuracy are essential.



“Mastercam gives us the ability to go after the most complex parts out there."
The Approach:
What sets Boulevard Machine apart is its combination of people, process, and technology.
- Collaborative culture: Machinists, programmers, and leadership work together toward a shared goal
- Continuous investment: The company prioritizes advanced equipment, training, and software
- Forward-looking strategy: Leadership focuses on positioning the business for future demands
This approach allows Boulevard Machine to remain agile while taking on increasingly complex work.
As highlighted in the customer story video, the team’s success is driven by its people and its ability to align talent with the right tools and processes.
The Results:
By leveraging Mastercam and investing in its team, Boulevard Machine has achieved:
- The ability to confidently machine complex, high-precision parts
- Greater efficiency in programming and production workflows
- Strong customer trust through consistent, on-time delivery
- A competitive advantage in advanced manufacturing sectors
Their integrated approach enables them to take on challenging aerospace and defense projects with confidence, even as requirements continue to grow.
Why Mastercam
Mastercam plays a key role in helping Boulevard Machine meet the demands of modern manufacturing.
- Supports complex multi-axis programming
- Improves confidence through simulation and verification
- Enables efficient workflows for high-mix, high-precision work
- Scales with the needs of advanced manufacturing environments
For Boulevard Machine, Mastercam is not just a tool, it is part of a broader strategy to stay ahead of customer demands and industry trends.
Looking Ahead
Boulevard Machine continues to push the limits of precision machining by investing in both people and technology. By combining deep industry experience with advanced software like Mastercam, the company is well positioned to meet the challenges of tomorrow.



