Difficult parts don't always seem difficult on the computer or on paper.  When a buyer requests a quote for a custom fabrication, one of the best things they can do is bring an engineer into the conversation right from the very beginning.  Connecting engineers and fabricators up front is as simple as copying an engineer on the RFQ email. It not only streamlines the communication process for the buyer, but also helps reduce cost and [...]

Raise your hand if pickups are a major source of frustration for you! You know how it goes. . . Your precision sheet metal fabrication shop calls to let you know that your custom fabrications are ready for pickup. You go through the hassle of scheduling a truck—or maybe you send one of your own trucks out. The driver makes the 90-minute drive, only to arrive at the fabricator and discover that their trailer can’t [...]

Back in July of this year, we mentioned our new partnership with BeehiveFund, a nonprofit management consulting organization that helps manufacturing companies achieve cultural, operational, and financial improvements while increasing morale and productivity.  Since then, we’ve been working with BeehiveFund’s team of engineering consultants to implement lean manufacturing principles and practices in our shop. This ongoing project will span an entire year, but we’re excited to share our first progress update with you today.  The [...]

We talk a lot on this blog about how to optimize sheet metal fabrication designs to improve quality, cost, and lead time.  But perhaps the easiest way to guarantee all three of these benefits is to let the experts at Ameritex design your sheet metal part or assembly for you.  We’re proud to offer comprehensive design and engineering services to our valued customers. Read on to learn more about what to expect from this process.  [...]

Lead time is a huge priority for many of our customers. Ameritex is always seeking out new ways to deliver precision sheet metal fabrications at record speeds—like with our new CADMAN software that helps us automate processes.  During the quoting process, our customers often ask us for quick tips on how to get their parts back faster. We thought it would be helpful to compile some of this information into a list of easy design [...]

One of our driving forces here at Ameritex is to deliver precision sheet metal fabrications to our customers in record time. We have the experienced personnel and the advanced technology to make it happen.  We’re always looking for innovative ways to improve quality and reduce lead times. Recently, we partnered with BeehiveFund to implement lean manufacturing principles and practices. Now, we’re excited to share that we invested in a new suite of software to get [...]

Looking for a quick quote for your precision sheet metal fabrication?  At Ameritex, we’re committed to providing customers with custom fabrications in a fraction of the time.  Guaranteeing a fast turn-around always begins during the quoting process. We respond to all quote requests within 24 hours so you’re never left waiting around to hear from us.  To help us complete your quote as soon as possible, we compiled a list of 5 details to include [...]

We’re thrilled to announce that Ameritex is partnering with BeehiveFund, a nonprofit management consulting organization that helps manufacturing companies achieve cultural, operational, and financial improvements while increasing morale and productivity.  For the next year, we’ll work with BeehiveFund’s team of engineering consultants to implement lean manufacturing principles and practices. We’ll streamline operations from quoting to shipping, with the goal of improving quality and reducing lead times at our custom fabrication shop. What Is Lean Manufacturing?  [...]