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6 Axis Turning and Milling- Multi-Tool-Machining (MTM)

In 2004 when we purchased our first multi-tool machine, or MTM, it opened the doors to a whole new world of machining. Customers were able to see the immediate cost savings when we only had one setup to make a complicated part for them. The accuracy increased tremendously when we allowed the machine to line up the next operation. As…

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Saving Time and Money for our Customers

Metalmite has worked very hard to save time and money for their customers over the years. Everything from adding 5 axis machining to CNC screw machining centers that have decreased our leadtime by half.  On this job in the picture we have manufactured these aluminum plates for over 10 years. The original setup was on 3 seperate CNC Machining centers…

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Metalmite is “Going Green”

I must admit that “Going Green” has become a buzz word today that I am not sure I completely understand. For years in manufacturing we have been discussing “becoming lean”, and the strategies of lean manufacturing. We have Six Sigma seminar’s and discussions about lean work cell’s. We look to cut costs by reducing extra processes and cutting out “non-value…

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About Metalmite

Our Mission “To provide a quality machine shop service that is on time and reasonable.” Tom Gendich, President Tom grew up in the in the manufacturing environment. He can recall deburring parts and sweeping floors back to his early childhood. As a teenager he too learned to run machinery and draw parts to print. Upon graduating high school, Tom pursued…

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High-speed milling and More at Metalmite

Many times people ask what size parts we machine here at Metalmite.  Knowing that we do a lot of 5 axis machining as well as 6 axis turning & milling, they wonder if we make large or small parts.  It is difficult to answer this question because people tend to hear what they want to hear.  If we say yes…

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Mike Gendich, 1940 – 2013

Those who had the privilege of knowing Mike Gendich knew he was a man who lived life to the fullest!  Known for his generosity and his zeal for adventure, it was not uncommon to find him racing motorcycles, driving boats, or flying hangliders and ultralights.  However, after a four year battle with cancer that lead him to several hospitals and…

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Equipment

C.N.C. MILLING EQUIPMENT (12 Machines) (2) Mori Seiki NMV5000DCG 5-Axis machining center (28”x20”x20”) and turning (27.5”dia x 17.7”) (1) OKK VM7 4-axis machining center (60” x 30” x 26” ) with C.N.C. rotary table. (1) Mori Seiki SV500B/50 4-axis machining center (40” x 20” X 20”) with C.N.C. rotary table. (1) Mori Seiki 5000/40: 4-axis machining center (30” x 20”…

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CNC Machine Shop Services in Michigan & Beyond

Metalmite Embraces Lean Manufacturing Philosophies: Your Challenges. Metalmite Solutions. Today’s economy creates enormous challenges for our customers. In order to maintain profitability, even viability, they need to get their products to market quicker, deliver a greater value than ever before, and to do it without sacrificing quality. It’s a tall order, but one Metalmite was designed to fill from the beginning. Request a Quote…

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The importance of Inspection

When we purchased a CMM we were able to keep our customers happy by providing the appropriate documentation upon request.  The parts were still the same great quality as always, but the paperwork was improved and backed by the precision of the CMM and software involved. Many times our customers have told us that our reports are cleaner and easier…

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