Donnelly seeks shorter lead times with three new machines

Donnelly Custom Manufacturing Company, an industry leader in short run injection molding, recently purchased three new machines – a hot plate welder, CNC grinder and all-electric injection molding machine – to further enhance in-house capabilities to support customer needs and reduce lead times.

The hot plate welder was originally purchased to satisfy a specific customer need for a sub-assembly with a unique fastening technique. This process not only allows a more durable and effective method for joining parts, but also eliminates the need for fastening hardware.

The CNC grinder expands internal capabilities in Donnelly’s tool room and enables improved flexibility and turnaround times at a reduced cost. Having the CNC grinder in-house allows for more control of scheduling, better precision, and eliminates the added time and cost associated with outsourcing machining and tool work.

The new injection molding machine, a 390-ton all-electric press, will help maintain repeatability, reliability and capability necessary to remain a leader in the industry. It is the fifth new Toshiba press Donnelly has installed in the last two years as part of its world-class maintenance plan.

The company’s focus is on providing its customers with value added engineering and highly customized manufacturing and customer support services.

For more information, visit donnmfg.com.

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