Metalmite has always tried to stay current with our equipment and with our processes. With the addtion of our two 5 axis machines in the last few years we have continued to learn even more about the advantages and the benefits that they offer. More accurate, better surface finish, less setup time, and flexibility to name a few! We encourage you to request…

Our advanced CNC grinding machine provide us with the capability to finish components in one operation. It also makes it possible to achieve close tolerances, accurate machining and total control of front and back end operations.  We are able to control the surface finishes better as well. By touching the faces and several diameters on every grind we ensure our precision…

Metalmite has always offered to pick up and deliver parts at no additional charge.  We will not have a trucking or delivery fee on our invoices if it is local to us. In some cases the customer requests overnight shipping with UPS or FedEx and we will allow them to pay for that. However, one of the founding principles that…

I spoke with a customer one time and asked what he looked for in a supplier like Metalmite.  He mentioned all the typical responses, like quality, price and delivery.  And then he summed it all up and said, “Everyone just wants to find a good machine shop to work with.” And, of course, that is what we strive to be. …

Stainless Steel is a difficult steel to machine in general.  For those familiar with the standard 302, 304 or 17-4 stainless series they should be warned that the 465 custom stainless in the condition A form must be machined 20-30% slower than these.  It is a tougher series and must be examined for all the benefits. Here is a great…

We do our best to be a full-service machine shop. We keep up with the latest equipment, we move to the latest technology as soon as possible. We were one of first CNC machine shops in the Detroit area, as well as one of the first to move to 5 axis machining. We bought a wire EDM before it became…

Metalmite was started in 1968 with the goal and the idea that things could be done better. After years of working with and for other companies and seeing that the best option was not always the option chosen, Mike Gendich decided to branch out and start Metalmite. We have strived to maintain three basic goals- “Make quality parts on-time and…

We have purchased not one but two new CNC lathes in the last 12 months to improve our delivery. I know you are thinking, “How could Metalmite ever improve on their awesome delivery times?” But we are here to tell you that we just did! With the programmable steady rests and tailstocks on these two turning centers we can now…

With the tsunami and earthquakes that Japan has sustained recently the country will need a complete overhaul.  While Japan is known for making electronics and compact cars, it also will need all of its infrastructure replaced as well. The steel supply in the world is bound to be affected with higher prices over the next few years due to the…

We have been told by every supplier in the last month that steel prices are on the rise again. I tend to wonder why in the midst of the worse economy in my lifetime they feel it is necessary to raise prices. So we did a little research into what is behind the steel price hike. Turns out that “steel…