During the New Product Introduction Process, a robust manufacturing review is performed with all members of the Contract Review Team. The goal is always to ensure the optimization of maximum throughput and that first-time quality is emphasized and enforced throughout the process.

Some of the robust tools Elimetal utilizes during this optimization process include:

• FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Mastercam and Mastercam Simulator
• Catia Modelling and Design
• Off-Line CMM programming
• Poka-yoke / Mistake Proofing
• Tool Life Analysis
• Cost effectiveness Review
• Customer Specification Review

Elimetal takes great pride in offering optimal end-to-end machining solutions for all specialized and built-to-print endeavors. To meet increasingly more difficult customer technical and performance requirements, the company has been focused on Continuous Improvement projects for a number of years.  Process Mapping, Set-up and Cycle-Time Reduction, 5S, use of Kanbans and other lean tools continue to be incorporated to both improve and reduce variation within key processes. PFMEA, SPC and other quality and risk-based tools are used to drive first-time yields and First Article Inspections as required.

Continuous Improvement is a consistent theme within the company’s culture as it is driven through the use of Elimetal’s “ABC’s”.

• Asana Project Management Software to ease the tracking and deliverables of every project until completion to secure success.
• Bi-Weekly Steering Committee Meetings to ensure strategic actions are taken and being measured.
• Communicating & Rewarding employees for continuous improvements efforts and ideas.
• Standardizing All Processes.