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.

This month, we continue to spotlight one of our premier manufacturers’, Newact Inc. out of Batavia, OH. From our column in February we wrote about their expertise and leadership in the field of Plastics Machining. In addition, Newact has been providing companies around the United States with Rubber Molded parts since 1987.

With over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of rubber molded components, Newact with their in-house tooling and design department will help assist in material selection and design of both the part and mold. They work with a wide variety of materials including Silicone, Urethane, EPDM, Butyl, Natural Rubber and more.

Their plant equipment consists of molding presses ranging from 50 tons thru 200 tons, roll grinder, stamping presses, extruder, complete tool and mold shop with 3-axis CAD/CAM capability. This allows Newact to control the manufacturing process in house to save on cost and produce prats with a quick turnaround.

Let Weigel & Associates and Newact help you produce your next Seal, Gasket, Insert Molded or other rubber part. 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.

Recently Clow Stamping Company was the recipient of 2 awards for their performance in 2014. At the 2015 Polaris Industries Supplier Conference, Clow was recognized for outstanding delivery performance. Clow also received a Silver Status Certificate of Achievement Award at the 2015 Arctic Cat Supplier Conference.

In addition, Clow has replaced its 1958 No.18-36 Blanchard with a new 22-42 Blanchard made by Bourn and Koch. The Blanchard grinder is used primarily in the tooling department for maintaining and sharpening the blanking and piercing tooling and prepping tooling plates during a new part number build. The Blanchard is also used on occasion by the machining department when a job requires a finish or flatness call out.

The Clow Stamping Company specializes in Short Run Metal Stampings. They serve a wide variety of industries such as Recreational, Light and Heavy Equipment, and Agriculture. Typical runs range from 100- 10,000+ pcs. Their in house tool department and quality control department allows them to produce the high quality parts you need at competitive prices.

Please contact Weigel & Associates at 513-259-4707 or hello@weigel-associates.com for more details or a sample quote.

This month, we spotlight one of our premier manufacturers’, Newact Inc. out of Batavia, OH. Newact specializes in precision machining of Plastics and Aluminum. In addition to machining, Newact has manufactured custom Rubber Molded parts since 1987.

Newact Inc. has made a name in the plastics machining industry by utilizing a unique forms of manufacturing. While the lathes and mills are traditional used plastics machining, Newact applies the usage of CNC Routers in production. Their CNC table routers provide advantages in the production process that sets Newact apart from common plastic and aluminum machining companies.

What makes Newact different?
Speed
A CNC Router runs on average of 2x the speed of a mill. This allows for a better per piece price due to shorter production times. Using a CNC Router also allows for nesting and a reduction of waste there by limiting material and recycling costs.
Adaptability
With a 5’ x 12’ table size, Newact’s CNC Routers are able to produce parts with a wide range of thickness, shapes, and quantities. With a larger cutting area, the CNC Router can out-perform a mill by producing larger pieces or additional number of parts using one piece of sheet to save on costs.
Quality
Newact’s CNC Routers have been excellent for holding unique shapes that require a high tolerance. From intricate inlays, curves and raised borders, the CNC Router has the ability to provide you with a reliable and quality part whether its 1 piece or 100.

Let Weigel & Associates and Newact show you how our production methods and experience can save your company time, headaches and money on your plastic and aluminum machining needs.

Contact our team today at 513-662-8115 or hello@weigel-associates.com .