This month, we spotlight one of our premier manufacturers’, Newact Inc. out of Batavia, OH. Newact specializes in precision machining of Plastics and Aluminum. In addition to machining, Newact has manufactured custom Rubber Molded parts since 1987.

Newact Inc. has made a name in the plastics machining industry by utilizing a unique forms of manufacturing. While the lathes and mills are traditional used plastics machining, Newact applies the usage of CNC Routers in production. Their CNC table routers provide advantages in the production process that sets Newact apart from common plastic and aluminum machining companies.

What makes Newact different?
Speed
A CNC Router runs on average of 2x the speed of a mill. This allows for a better per piece price due to shorter production times. Using a CNC Router also allows for nesting and a reduction of waste there by limiting material and recycling costs.
Adaptability
With a 5’ x 12’ table size, Newact’s CNC Routers are able to produce parts with a wide range of thickness, shapes, and quantities. With a larger cutting area, the CNC Router can out-perform a mill by producing larger pieces or additional number of parts using one piece of sheet to save on costs.
Quality
Newact’s CNC Routers have been excellent for holding unique shapes that require a high tolerance. From intricate inlays, curves and raised borders, the CNC Router has the ability to provide you with a reliable and quality part whether its 1 piece or 100.

Let Weigel & Associates and Newact show you how our production methods and experience can save your company time, headaches and money on your plastic and aluminum machining needs.

Contact our team today at 513-662-8115 or hello@weigel-associates.com .

Have you lost business because the size and scope of a project made you become uncompetitive in the market place? Have you lost business or are concerned about the reliability of a foreign source? We meet with customers on a daily basis who struggle with these decisions. They love the speed and quality of their domestic supplier but lose out to international sources that come in a savings of 25-50- sometimes 100 percent!

This is where Asia Engineered Components & Assembly Co., Ltd. (AECA) can help. With over 12 years of experience operating out of Taiwan, AECA offers Casting, Forging & Stamping along with High- Precision Machining, Injection Molding and Fabrication. They are a full service custom parts manufacturer and have an engineering and design team on had to work with you to achieve the high quality part you desire at the price you need.

Why partner with AECA?

1. World Class Quality Control

AECA has a quality control process consistent with the ISO standards in today’s market place. Experienced Inspectors and Engineers provide “on-line” inspection during production to ensure quality prior to shipping.

2. Increase Profitability

With domestic tooling costs running $100,000+ this makes larger opportunities prohibitive for most companies. AECA’s onsite tooling, assembly and logistics center provide the competitive edge and cost savings to get you to market faster at an economical price.

Let Weigel & Associates help you diagnose if international sourcing is an alternative to your current manufacturing needs. Please reach out to our team at 513-662-8115 or hello@weigel-associates.com. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.

We at Weigel & Associates hope you have a happy and safe 2015.

2014 brought big things to the Weigel & Associates team. At the start of the year we welcomed Deltec Inc. to our line of valued principles. Located in Batavia, OH, Deltec brings over 40 years of experience in Sheet Metal Fabrication and Precision Welding.

In April we welcome Brad Jr. to the team. He joins us after spending 5 years at Fifth Third Bank. Brad brings valued experience in service and a consultative approach to help meet your manufacturing needs.

As we embark on our 16th year representing premier manufacturers’, we welcome the Clow Stamping Company to our group. Created in 1970, The Merrifield, MN based company is owned and operated as a family-run business comprised of over 450 employees. Their specialties offered include short to medium-run stampings, assemblies, prototypes and finishes. With an in-house tool shop, Clow offers some of the lowest Non-Recurring Engineering charges in the industry allowing an overall cost savings to customers.

With the beginning of a new year, we are excited to bring our customers an expanded line of quality manufacturer’ and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you.

Check out the story written by Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief of The Fabricator featuring our principal Deltec, Inc.

Click HERE to view the story on theFabricator-digital.com.

View the great article about Deltec Inc., as they usher in a new generation of laser cutting technology. For any questions or inquiries on how Deltec can help your company please contact Weigel & Associates at 513-662-8115

Is your business growing quickly or are you about to begin a new product line? What about your maintenance, repair or operating parts needs? Maybe you are in the design phase and are looking to define your scope of a project. How do you identify and choose the right supplier for you?

Identifying and choosing a new supplier for your business can quickly become overwhelming due to the seemingly endless number of options out there.  We put together a guide to help you with the process.

Step #1: Outline your goals and concerns:

Maybe you are increasingly unhappy with your current supplier who is struggling to maintain his delivery times or has cost over runs. Maybe it is has been difficult for a supplier of yours to complete the project to your specifications.  Write down what you don’t like about your current vendor and what you are looking for in a new one.  Make sure to include the variety of services that you would like a true business partner to have.

Get specific….  Dive deep by setting up a meeting with your management team and purchasing department to outline what you love, hate and want.  What is on your wish list?  Don’t count anything out; you may just find a company that can do everything you desire and more.  Maybe you desire a fabricator that has their own powder coating operation in house?  Or possibly a machine shop that specializes in plastics?  Outline some “home run” options that might save you money.

Step #2: Establish a timeframe:

It can be super easy to jump ship with one supplier and quickly sign on with a new one after seeing new pricing. Try not to do this.  You may get yourself in the same unsatisfactory situation you’re in right now by being too quick in the process of finding a new company to serve you.

Outline a time frame that you would like to achieve including sufficient time to effectively view facilities, compare and finalize quotes. Sometimes a potential vendor may miss certain details that drastically change the amount of a project. Receiving a quick quote shows interest, but sometimes a little longer time frame while quoting may be more thorough and more effective to the end result.

Step #3: Assemble your staff:

Now that you have your goals and time frame established, it’s time to delegate the process of vendor selection and implementation. Before researching vendors, single out some of your top employees in different departments (at least two employees) and create a committee to certify the new vendor.

Who will select the new supplier? Who will be standing by while implementation happens? Who will manage the ongoing relationship with the partner? All of these are important questions to answer before moving forward.

Step #4: Evaluate suppliers:

Start searching for suppliers by looking at online reviews and talking with trusted colleagues or sales representatives your currently have and trust. From there, do some investigating. Pick up the phone (or have a member of your committee do this) and call the vendor’s customer service line. Does an employee at the company pick up quickly?

Once you are on the phone with a customer service representative, ask a few technical and non-technical questions about the company’s capabilities. How does the employee respond? Are they pleasant over the phone? Are they helpful? Are you getting transferred multiple times before your questions are answered?

Review the company’s website. Are there easy-to-access guides to help potential customers or even videos to walk clients through problems?

Step #5: Quote an Item and Evaluate:

After evaluating a number of vendors, narrow your list down to two or three companies and then ask for them to quote an item that you may need in the future or possibly use frequently. This may be an indicator for their thoroughness is quoting. Don’t make the item too simple as some shops have different niches than others.

Also don’t be afraid to ask them that if/when you run into problems, how it is handled?  As a part of the quoting process, research the cost of freight. A local manufacturer may come up with a higher per piece cost, but may be able to save you money on freight and the convenience of being LOCAL. You also should outline your favorite aspects of working with these suppliers?

Step #6: Make the choice:

By now, your gut (or that of your supplier committee members) will be telling you which company to go with. Consider the company’s price, its service record, recommendations from other customers and your feelings toward the supplier. Then act confidently, knowing that you are making the right decision for your business.