Monthly Archives: July 2015

Four Tips When Searching For A Metal Manufacturer

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How do you choose the right metal fabricator for your company needs? Many sheet metal shops may have a similar approach, but here are the key elements to look for when choosing the right partnership for you.

Partnership
Noticed how we mention partnership. Many sheet metal fabricators and their customers develop and rely on a trusting relationship for the overall success of the project.

Find a Fabricator or Custom Metal Manufacturer that has a culture of creating a partnership with their customers. One way of determining if they are is through their website. Do they have any special projects highlighted? Are any testimonials listed? Is there a place to request a quote or consultation? These are clues indicating the company not only gets the job done but that they provide a reliable customer service experience.

Location
Choose a vendor that is in proximity to you or has a central location to avoid shipping delays or communication hurdles (i.e., different time zones)

Capability
Choose one who has experience with different metals or techniques. When a manufacturer has different capabilities, they can adjust methods to ensure you are within your budget or can generate better lead times.

Experience
Are they experts in their field? An experience and professional fabricator gives you reassurance your product will be of quality. Look for years of experience, ISO certifications, and business accreditations to confirm they are dependable.

Did these four tips help you choose a metal shop manufacture? If so we would love to have you share this content or tweet us @redriverprec letting us know.

If you are in search of a metal sheet manufacturer we invite you to visit our website or give us a call to discuss your needs today!

Red River Precision’s Prototyping 101

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Red River Precision works on existing or never before built prototypes year round. Some designs are variations on an existing design or are from new customers. Regardless of the prototype Red River Precision aims for quality in all our projects. We want our work to be the solution for any of our customers’ prototype design challenge.

How Many…
When the design is set, the order may be anywhere from 1-10 in quantity. Many times one prototype is all a customer needs to ensure it is correct before full production, other times they may send it to other districts as well for a company-wide review. Red River accommodates any amount necessary for analysis.

How To…
Typically prototyping is usually a quick resolution but there are other circumstances where customers may need more of our expertise and assistance with a prototype. When one of our customers’ needs a bit more assistance, we are happy to step up and consult all their options with them.

How Much…
We review the design, any cost-saving procedures that may work for their budget, like special tooling to reduce labor costs or substitutions in assembly methods other than welding and sanding. We can also advice on how we can incorporate extra LEAN manufacturing options if they are an environmentally conscience company. We enjoy working with all our customers to guarantee their satisfaction and to work with their needs and budget.