Even in today’s high-tech world short run stampings still provide a key component in the lean manufacturing model. From 50 to 50,000 parts, short run stampings allows you to get a high quality part at an in-expensive piece cost. With a variety of stamping and metal forming companies out there, why should you choose short run stamping and the Clow Stamping Company as the supplier for your upcoming project?

PRICE- Both tooling and piece part costs are kept to a minimum through the use of common holders and common forming tools used by many of our customers. Clow makes all of their tooling in-house and maintains the tool for the entire production of the part. You can expect the tooling to be 5-10% of the average cost of a progressive tool.

QUALITY- Through the use of technical advances in both engineering and quality control, stampings will provide you with quality unmatched by most other manufacturing processes such as a turret press. A stamping can provide a prettier part without creating the burn a turret or laser would create.

DELIVERY- Technical advances, such as wire EDM machines, have drastically reduced tooling times. With an average on-time delivery rate of 99.5%+ Clow is set up to be the reliable suppler you can trust.

VALUE ADDED- With the aid of our outside services, which we work closely with, we can provide various value-added operations. Examples are: plating, painting, silk-screening, heat treat, etc.

To see how the Clow Stamping Co. can help with your next project, reach out to our team at 513-662-8115 or hello@weigel-associates.com for more information. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.

Is a lack of an Inventory Management Program causing headaches that lead to a loss in productivity and profit?

Do you face pressure to keep as little inventory on the shelf as possible? Are you subject to the peaks and valleys of a seasonal business cycle? Do you like to take price discounts of bulk purchases but lack the space needed to store a large amount of product? Do you have too many SKU’s and not enough time to stay organized an up to date with the needs of your production staff? Are international vendor prices enticing but the turnaround time is too long?

Let Weigel & Associates and Mercer Supply help develop a Stock Program that is right for you. They will help you balance the price factors you need to stay competitive while providing a system that will set your mind at ease.

“I don’t have time and too many SKU’s to manage my inventory”- Mercer can create a State of the Art Stock Program where they visit your site based on your production schedule. They will tag and bin each item of your program and set visits based on your schedule to measure and fill your hardware.

“I like International Pricing”- Mercer is established with a wide variety of hardware suppliers both foreign and domestic allowing you access to the best pricing available to meet your needs. They can hold inventory at their central location and distribute at the time right for you.

“We have too many peaks and valleys in productions”- By establishing Minimums and Maximum’s, they can keep track of what items you need. Mercer also accepts blanket orders to get you the best price possible.

Mercer Supply has developed relationships in the Greater Cincinnati area for over 35 years. Allow them the opportunity to share their expertise and provide your company the personalized service it demands. Please reach out to our team at 513-662-8115 or hello@weigel-associates.com for more information. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.

In 1973, Tom Dugle founded Deltec to supply specialty sheet metal parts to local Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in need of a supplier who could provide the extra touch and care needed to produce their products. This allowed Deltec to work hand-in-hand with these companies on special projects, developing better methods to manufacture and improve the overall design and performance of the parts.

Now with 3rd generation Sheet Metal Fabricator Jason Dugle in charge, Deltec uses the same principles his grandfather instilled to work with his customers in the ever competitive laser fabrication marketplace. They take pride on taking the time to listen, learn and understand what their customers needs are.

Design- Recently one of Deltec’s customers had a need for castings but had a 12 week lead time. The problem was they were awarded the bid with a 6 week delivery. Out of options with the foundry, they contacted Deltec to see how they could help. Jason and his team were able to reverse-engineer the casting into sheet metal enclosure and delivered it within a week.

Adaptability- Unlike your standard Job-Shop, Deltec has the ability to take your project from Design to Prototyping and Production. Whether starting from scratch or refining an existing product, they can be there for you. From finishing, powder coating, machining, and welding, Deltec has the operations you need on hand to fit your project.

Quality- An OEM recently came to Deltec because their in house operation had issues with weldments failing quality audits and the material losing its appearance. This led to increased costs and missed deadlines to customers. Deltec’s engineering department was able to experiment with materials to help improve the performance of their weldment while the finishing department was able to provide an esthetically pleasing look needed for completion.

As you review the services and capabilities Deltec has to offer, you will see that the experienced staff, state of the art facility, and uncompromising commitment to customer satisfaction sets them apart. Whether you have a need for Custom Fabrication, Precision Weldments, or Custom Products, let Jason and his staff show you why they are a leading Laser Fabricator in the Midwest.

Let the Weigel & Associates and Deltec help you with your next project or concept and allows us to show you why we are a leader in custom manufacturing solutions. Please reach out to our team at 513-662-8115 or hello@weigel-associates.com . We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.

Does your current production output limit your ability to get new customers?
Are their aspects of your business that take you away from what you do best?
Do issues in design and engineering affect your ability to adapt to changes needed to your product?
Are their limits to the amount of inventory you can hold at one time?

These are some of the most common issues we hear from our customers and they all have to deal with thes 4 major issues: Turnaround, Distractions, Expertise, and Inventory.

Quick Turnaround- A large OEM once contacted Weigel & Associates because an issue arose where they were unable to produce enough parts to service both new machine sales and replacement parts. This led to long lead times and ultimately lost business and revenue. Weigel & Associates was able to help solve these needs by partnering with one of our principles to handle service and repair work to cut turnaround times by 70%.

Limited Distractions- Is there a certain area of your operations where you can do it good but not great? Maybe it takes longer or costs more than you would like? Does it take more than one try to get the part you need made correctly? Weigel & Associates was able to help a custom machine builder by providing machined plastic CAM’s, plates, and other parts the first time. In some cases this had taken the builder 2-3 times to get it right. This saved the customer money and gave a much needed peace of mind.

Gained Expertise- Do you need to increase performance of your current item but are unfamiliar with the materials and methods needed? Our team has the experience to provide the right production methods and material recommendations to help you in the engineering process. Our use of 3D drawings and quick trial runs allow for cost effective R&D to take your company to the next level.

Increased Inventory- Do cost cutting measures limit the amount of items you need to appropriately service your customers? Are their times where you do not have the maintenance part you need to keep your machine up and running? Our team of Principal’s can work with you to develop a plan to stock certain items in case of emergency.

Let Weigel & Associates help remove the barriers from taking your company to the next level. Please reach out to our team at 513-662-8115 or hello@weigel-associates.com. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.

Weigel & Associates has advanced material knowledge and engineering services that help our customers get their concept to market quickly. We take a personal interest in providing solutions that will help improve the quality of the product with a long term cost savings.

Starting with the prototype phase, our team will consult with you to identify the best material, engineering design, manufacturing specialty, and finishing solutions to take your product to the next level.

Our design & engineering team has the ability to produce 3D drawings and prototypes to make sure your product meets the standards you require. Quick turnaround times allow for accurate testing or trial-and-error to allow you to make changes to seamlessly fulfill your concept.

After the concept has been approved, Weigel & Associates will work with our principals and value-added network of companies to meet your production needs. We look at Quality, Flexibility, Delivery, and Price to determine the best route of manufacturing for your item. With Domestic and International options, you can be assured to get the right source to make your project a success.

Let the Weigel & Associates team help you with your next project or concept and allows us to show you why we are a leader in custom manufacturing solutions. Please reach out to our team at 513-662-8115 or hello@weigel-associates.com. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.