Domestic Re-Sourcing: Lead Times, Cost Control & Supply Chains
Looking to domestically re-source your overseas supply chain? We can help. Dimar Manufacturing Corporation offers a support program designed to help you move offshore risk into a domestically sourced competitive advantage.
Key Elements of Dimar Manufacturing’s Approach
As demonstrated recently with one of our large international industrial customers, Dimar Manufacturing Corporation’s program can make domestic sourcing of fabrications cost-efficient while significantly reducing lead times and supply chain risk.
Design Review for Manufacturability
Dimar Manufacturing Corporation does not design your products, but our experienced engineers work closely with your engineering team to review designs for suggested changes that enhance cost-effective manufacturing.
This review focuses on eliminating non-value-added labor, lowering material cost content through gauge reduction where feasible, and identifying part configuration changes that can yield material savings.
Full Arsenal of Automatic and Robotic Manufacturing Equipment
Dimar Manufacturing Corporation continually reinvests in state-of-the-art automated equipment and advanced manufacturing processes, including the following capabilities.
Fiber Optic Flat Laser
This laser features fast cutting speeds per kilowatt across a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass.
Robotic loading and unloading enable 24/7 lights-out production, minimizing manual labor and helping reduce overall manufacturing costs. CO₂ laser capacity is also available for materials and applications that require it.
Fiber Optic Tube Laser With Indexing Head
Our fiber optic tube laser with indexing head supports tubes, pipes, extrusions, and channel.
This laser tube cutting system speeds through cutting operations and, with minor design adjustments, can reduce or eliminate secondary machining and welding. The result is reduced cost, faster throughput, and less inventory.
Robotic and Automatic Setup Press Brakes
Press brakes are programmed in engineering, allowing maximum floor time to be devoted to production.
In addition to multiple CNC press brakes, Dimar Manufacturing Corporation utilizes ATC (Automatic Tool Changer) systems that can automatically set up tooling in as little as two minutes. Robotic press brake capacity also supports unattended, multi-bend forming runs, further reducing labor cost content.
Automated In-House Powder Coat Line
Powder coat finishing is completed in-house using an automated line with both robotic application for high-volume runs and manual spray systems for short runs and quick color changes.
With custom racking systems and over 150 stock colors, this capability offers competitive cost, quick throughput, and consistent quality.
Reduced Material and Purchased Component Costs
Dimar Manufacturing Corporation takes an engineered and strategic approach to purchasing by building strong supplier partnerships that deliver competitive pricing and dependable service.
Strategic Purchasing
As one of the largest purchasers of sheet steel in the region, Dimar Manufacturing Corporation can pass favorable raw material pricing on to customers.
We also analyze part nesting and material usage to determine whether custom-sized sheets can significantly reduce scrap and material waste.
Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering applies to lead time, cost, and product design.
Collaborative Optimization
Through multiple iterations of virtual team meetings between Dimar Manufacturing Corporation and customer engineering teams, we often achieve the lead time and cost objectives needed to make domestic sourcing a viable option.
FAQ
The following questions address common considerations when evaluating domestic re-sourcing options.
Does Dimar Manufacturing Corporation redesign customer products?
No. Dimar reviews existing designs and suggests manufacturability improvements while working closely with customer engineering teams.
How does automation support domestic re-sourcing?
Automation reduces labor content, shortens lead times, and helps control costs, making domestic production more competitive.
Can secondary operations be reduced through design changes?
Yes. Equipment such as fiber optic tube lasers can reduce or eliminate secondary machining and welding with minor design adjustments.
Is finishing handled in-house?
Yes. Dimar Manufacturing Corporation provides in-house powder coating with both robotic and manual application systems.
How does Dimar help manage material costs?
Material costs are addressed through strategic purchasing, supplier partnerships, and analysis of material usage and nesting.
In your due diligence to evaluate options for domestically re-sourcing your overseas supply chain, connect with Dimar Manufacturing Corporation. Contact us here.