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“Research suggests that manufacturers spend 30% to 50% of their time fixing errors and almost 24% of those errors are related to manufacturability,” according to Kashyap Vyas in Machine Design. That’s a lot of wasted material, time and money due to mistakes. The good news is by following principles of design for manufacturing (DFM) and…
Image: Customer CC BY-SA 3.0 Nick Youngson / Alpha Stock Images For Estes Design and Manufacturing, Everything Starts and Stops with the Customer. Which is why at Estes we are always looking for new ways to bring value to those we serve. One way we recently did that was by realigning our processes to streamline production. However, we know…
By providing 3D-laser welding capabilities in the sheet metal welding industry, Estes Design and Manufacturing is able to weld products that require minimal post-weld grinding or finishing, resulting in labor and material cost savings for its clients. 3D laser welding uses concentrated light energy to fuse metal parts into a very precise joint that is…
When you hear about lean manufacturing (or, simply, “lean”) you might think of high-volume production lines and machines stamping out the same parts over and over all day. A prototype shop, where small batches or even single parts are the norm, seems at odds with this vision of manufacturing. Actually, it’s an excellent example of…
Estes Design and Manufacturing is featured in the latest issue of Manufacturing Today! The article highlights our main differentiators: people, processes and technology. We take pride in creating a work environment that values integrity and hard work. Our diligence during the detailed pre-employment screening process ensures we hire the right people the first time. When…
Estes Design and Manufacturing believes in providing the best service and quality for our customers. In response to market needs, we have recently added to our robust list of equipment by purchasing a Salvagnini P2lean, which is Salvagnini’s most versatile and productive model of panel bender. The features of the P2lean enable us to run…
By utilizing 3D-laser welding capabilities in the sheet metal fabricating industry, Estes Design and Manufacturing is able to weld products that require minimal post-weld grinding or finishing, resulting in labor and material cost savings for its clients. 3D-laser welding uses concentrated light energy to fuse metal parts into a very precise joint that is strong…
Estes Design and Manufacturing is excited to welcome its new Inside Sales Representative – Roger Brown. Roger graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Wabash College and has 26 years of manufacturing sales experience in the metal industry. Roger learned about Estes through his previous role as the National Accounts Manager at…
Estes Design and Manufacturing Inc. Purchases Automated Weapon Security and Launches Estes AWS to Protect Law Enforcement and Communities Indianapolis, IN, 09/1/2016 –Estes Design and Manufacturing, Inc. closed on the purchase of Automated Weapon Security late last week to form a new company, Estes AWS, which will manufacture and sell Rapid Access Weapon Lockers nation-wide.…
A recent article from The Fabricator, “Horizontal Bending on the Press Brake” highlighted the use of wiping and rotary-style tools to create an ease for the operator. Many healthy shop floors use horizontal bending tools, which can increase productivity and offer the best environments for operators. Read the full article. The author of this article…