Investments That Drive Results and Improve Manufacturing Efficiency
At CAMM Metals, we confidently and continually evolve to meet the needs of our customers and the demands of a competitive market. Some of our top initiatives involve improving manufacturing efficiency, a factor necessary to delivering high-quality products on time. Through strategic investments in advanced equipment and technology, we’ve streamlined our processes to deliver greater value to our customers. Here’s how:
Investing in Software for Smoother Operations
More often than not, modern manufacturing efficiency begins in the office. With software solutions like Paperless Parts and Fulcrum, we’ve revamped our approaches to quoting, production planning, and engineering. These tools have made a significant impact in reducing the time orders spend in the initial stages of production.
In a typical job shop, it’s not unusual for an order to sit in the office while engineers handle production reviews, machine programming, and material purchasing. This delay is especially common with first-time orders, which require extra attention in programming and engineering. By leveraging cutting-edge software solutions, we’ve significantly reduced these bottlenecks, enabling us to move orders through production faster and more efficiently.
Enhancing Production with Cutting-Edge Equipment
Advanced equipment, such as our laser welder and tube laser, have not only accelerated production but also improved the quality and precision of the components we manufacture. These advancements are crucial for delivering superior sheet metal fabrication services, including laser cutting services and welding services.
Machines aren’t perfect – they still require skilled programmers – but the ability to utilize customer-provided STEP files ensures we’re quoting and producing custom fabricated components accurately to customers’ specifications.
How Our Intentional Investments Support Our Customers and Workforce
Our investments in both software and equipment directly benefit our customers in several ways:
Faster lead times: We can produce high-quality parts faster, even for first-time production runs. With programming already in place, lead times are even shorter for repeat orders.
Improved quality: Our precision fabrication services have become more accurate than ever, reducing the possibility of human error.
Transparency and communication: Efficient software systems improve communication between engineering, production review, and purchasing, leading to a smoother process overall.
Our focus on operational efficiency doesn’t just serve our customers; the improvements we’ve introduced have had a significant positive impact on our team members, including:
Enhanced safety: We’re proud to have achieved zero workplace injuries in 2024. This is a major accomplishment in an industry where safety is always a top priority. By reducing manual, injury-prone tasks, we’ve created a safer work environment where our team can thrive.
Shorter learning curves: Advanced equipment accelerates training times, allowing new employees to get up to speed faster than ever before.
Attracting young talent: Cutting-edge technology makes CAMM Metals an attractive place to work for younger generations entering the workforce.
Investing in the Present and Future of CAMM Metals
At CAMM Metals, we aren’t just here to support short-term solutions. We’re actively investing in our people, processes, and technology to ensure we remain a trusted partner for manufacturers and OEMs across New England for years to come.
Request a quote to partner with a metal fabrication shop that prioritizes manufacturing efficiency without compromising quality, timing, or service.