M A Metal - QS9000 Metal Stamper

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	Founded in 1946, Midwest Art Metal, now known as M A Metal Co., Inc., has grown from a small localized business (located just north of downtown Edinburgh, Indiana) in- to a thriving enterprise providing medium and large-volume progressive metal stamping for business and industry throughout the Midwest. Following a change in ownership and management in 1992, the company has become rededicated to building a reputation for providing the best quality, dependability, service and price. To help achieve that goal, M A Metal Co. expanded its production facilities, upgraded equipment, instituted higher quality-control measures, increased employee training, and built an experienced and knowledgeable management team to help ensure its ability to meet customers’ demands both now and in the future. As part of that effort, in mid-1993 a new company, Midwest Tube Mills, was created and began operations producing mechanical steel tubing for use in the manufacture of a variety of household and commercial products. In just four months the plant, located adjacent to M A Metal’s facility, reached its goal of producing 1 1/2-million feet of tubing a week. In 1997 another company, CL Tech, was added to complement and support the metal stamping operation. It is a tool shop with design, machining and fabricating capabilities as well as die repair and maintenance. Recently, CTC has added capabilities to make "smart" tools through the additional of sensors to M A Metal presses and other production equipment. Located 30 miles south of Indianapolis and 80 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky, the facilities of M A Metal Co. are easily accessible from nearby Interstate 65 with next day delivery by truck available throughout the Midwest. . Airfreight extends nextday delivery service nationwide. Indianapolis International Airport is 45 miles the north, Airfreight service is also available from Columbus Municipal Airport, which is just 11 miles southeast of Edinburgh. M A Metal is committed to customer satisfaction, for QSQS9000 quality, timely delivery through highly trained staff and the use of the latest equipment and methods in the industry, M A Metal Co. serves several Fortune 500 companies. We also know how and are very interested in serving smaller manufacturing, product and marketing companies. Full Service Capabilities Through our own capabilities or through partnership arrangements with specialists and specialty firsms, M A Metal Co. has all the necessary design, testing and quality control capabilities to meet individual customer's specific requirements. The Columbus, Indiana area, which is home to Fortune 500 companies such as Cummins Engine Co. and Arvin Industries, has several fine auxiliary shops and service companies which can enhance and complement M A Metal capabilities when necessary. M A Metal Co., under the direction of a strong management team, has continued to upgrade its equipment and facilities during the past eight years when production has increased 12-fold.. In 1997, two 75 ton Perkins straight-side presses, two programmable 70 ton four post hydraulic presses and a 125 ton Warco straight-side press were added. In 1998 an Aida 120 ton and a high speed 70 ton Bliss was also added. The facility itself was expanded by 12,000 square feet in 1993, again in 1997 by 8,500 and also in 1999 to improve manufacturing flow and material storage as well as add a new quality-control laboratory with a new Brown and Sharp Coordinate Measuring Machine.. Process Control From capability studies to first-piece layout (including CAD design) to statistical quality control to final audit, our knowledgeable and professional staff can assist you with everything from conceptual design to finished parts. Every step in the process of producing a part is documented at M A Metal Co. for quick access by our own personnel as well as by the customer. Our customers expect and we deliver, continual improvement in every aspect of the process of design through delivery and customer application of our parts produced by M A Metal. is pursued by our quality control and production personnel. With our QS-9000 certification M A Metal Co. is prepared for a manufacturing world where quality is expected in every step of the process. Versatility As customers can see from the enlosed insert, the tonnage range in the lineup of presses makes M A Metal Co. a source for a wide variety of stamping needs. With these presses as well as equipment for drilling, tapping, spot welding and de-burring, our modern manufacturing facility is equipped for almost any medium to large-volume run of parts whether they’re flat, formed, drawn, coined, extruded, chamfered or threaded. Our staff at M A Metal Co. has decades of experience with carbon steels, stainless steels, various aluminum alloys, copper, brass and coated metals, all from working with a diverse customer base. This includes manufacturers of diesel engines, automotive systems, furniture and housewares as well as electrical, hardware supply and computer-related products. Planning Conformance to specifications, smoothly flowing delivery and cost control don’t just happen. Our personnel specializing in each of these areas bring training, talent and years of experience to the task of mapping out detailed plans for making sure the customer will get exactly what is shown on the part print, when it is needed and at a competitive price. M A Metal Co. takes great pride in keeping its staff, at all levels, up-to-date on the latest discoveries, refinements and trends in all phases of the manufacturing operation and puts the resources into the training to make it happen. It shows in the execution of those plans and our commitment to quality, dependability, service and price. We will sincerely welcome the opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities in meeting your requirements and specifications on your next part. To view our latest company brochure in PDF format click M A Metal Brochure.