Metalmite was recently asked why we made the investment in to multi-axis machining years ago. We replied that we saw the huge advantage to 6 axis turning and 5 axis milling right away due to the complexity of the aerospace parts we were making. Today we rank at the top of the search for “6 axis cnc michigan” for a reason, we…
When a customer asked Metalmite to quote a project using XC38 we did a quick Google search and could not find much information. So, we put together a quick cheat sheet here for you to find the data it took us a while to find. In short, the material is a European creation for structural use, it machines like 1045…
Many people ask what is 6 axis machining and why is it better. The simple answer is that you get more accuracy and pay less money! With a machine that can get to all 5 sides of part without an operator needed to change it, it will maintain the highest level of accuracy. Metalmite has invested in multiple DMG Mori…
Metalmite has been known for over 50 years for making prototypes and shot-run parts. We have updated our equipment and our capabilities in the last few years and are now running 10,000 and 20,000 piece orders and more! We recently received an order for 27,000 parts from a customer. These are simple parts but require the same demands of on-time…
We are always looking for ways to improve and expand our capabilities as a custom part manufacturer. We are excited to announce that we are now offering 3D printing in both steel and carbon-fiber. Additive manufacturing is the future, helping us reduce waste and drastically reduce lead times. The MarkForged 3D printer allows us to make plastic, carbon fiber, and…
Recently you may have received a postcard in the mail about the 3 New Things you need to know about with Metalmite. On the front there was our new promise for the “48 Hour Guarantee” that we are excited to bring to you! Metalmite is offering a 48 hour guarantee to return RFQs when they meet these requirements: Customer is…
Ed Tibbitts- Longtime Metalmite Employee Passed away on 22 January, 2019 Edwin Carleton Tibbitts, age 65, of Dryden, died Tues. Jan. 22, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 PM Mon. Jan. 28, 2019 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, with Pastor Timothy Erickson officiation. Military honors and burial will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will…
For the last 20 years or so we have prided ourselves with making parts as fast as possible. We found that being able to make parts all in one operation not only saved time, but made for very accurate parts. This only makes us more valuable since we are now serving aerospace and medical customers. We have even taken parts that…
The Metalmite sign was originally made out of wood for the founder in the early 1970’s. Recently we repainted it and added the 50 year logo to the building as well. We are proud of our roots, proud of our 50 year journey, and proud to be here to serve you! In 1968 Metalmite Corporation was started in the basement…
Using the New DMG Mori CTX 6 axis machine we made this housing complete out of 15-5 stainless steel. We are excited to bring this new technology to the forefront and explore faster and better ways to create better products and lower prices! This part was able to be made in a fraction of the time it took previously! What…