Process and Programs

Before production, our work is carefully inspected to ensure the highest quality and client satisfaction. Clients benefit from our expert engineers and project managers who improve drawings, provide the best lead times, and build long-term relationships.

APQP

Using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Schuette Metals ensures we thoroughly inspect every phase of the manufacturing process. Our meticulous fabrication process ensures that your project parts are ready the first time and every time. Continue Reading...

Assembly

We don't stop at manufacturing; we put together the customized manufactured parts into sub-assemblies for final assembly. From design to assembly, having a complete assembly process is critical. We are available when you need us for the amount of assembly you need. Continue Reading...

Collaborative Engineering

We work with with our clients to improve quality, reduce costs, reduce lead times, and simplify manufacturing. We quickly engineer and build custom components using our extensive machining expertise. Continue Reading...

FMEA

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is our focus as we manufacture a quality product. Using an FMEA approach provides continuous monitoring for potential failures in a service or product, a design, or a manufacturing process. Continue Reading...

Quality

Besides a dedicated quality department, our planning process goes beyond traditional project manager/client interaction. Before leaving our building, all our projects undergo quality assurance testing. Continue Reading...

Lead Time & Logistics

To help keep your inventory organized, Schuette Metals delivers precise lead times, and our project management expertise ensures that the materials you need for your job are on time. Continue Reading...

The Fab Times

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The Onus Of Laser Oxide Scale: A Diminutive Problem With Astounding Results

Cutting sheet metal with a laser is an efficient and accurate process, saving time and material. The resulting Laser Oxide Scale cost may lead to problems. Continue Reading...

Accomplishing More With Industry 4.0: Our 4th Industrial Revolution!

Industry 4.0 is finally taking off. There are several advantages in this version of the Industrial Revolution for companies willing to take that step. Continue Reading...

Do You Know The Difference Between QA & QC?

A QA system designs and manufactures products. QC verifies the products are safe. Both systems are vital for great QMS. However, each play their own part. Continue Reading...

Depressed By Supply And Assembly? Implement Kitting

Implementing a Kitting Program eliminates bottlenecks in the supply chain by centralizing components that arrive ready for equipment. Continue Reading...

Collaborative Engineering: A Strong Solution For Production

Collaborative Engineering has long been hyped for solving critical and complex challenges in manufacturing, defeating flat earthers. Continue Reading...

Theory And Strengths Of Advanced Product Quality Planning

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): a structured approach to standardize quality requirements for manufacturers to design products satisfying customers. Continue Reading...

Gain Confidence In Your Processes Using FMEA

Since its original implementation decades ago, the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis tool has generated impressive results. It's been a catalyst to boost teamwork in organizations, which in turn, has helped to improve competitiveness, increase user satisfaction, maximize profits, and reduce any potential negative impacts. Continue Reading...

Training Within Industry: Its History And Benefits

A practical Training Within Industry program improves quality, reduces errors, cuts hours of labor and is an important piece of Lean Practices. Continue Reading...

Know Your Goals When Implementing Lean Integration

Simply defined, Lean Integration is a data-driven methodology using metrics ensuring continuous quality and performance. Continue Reading...

Is Lean Manufacturing What You Think It Is?

Manufacturers are pressured to be efficient and eliminate waste. Applying Lean Integration methodologies to automation relieves pressure by preventing mistakes. Continue Reading...