by The Next Step | Aug 12, 2015 | Blog
Selecting the optimal fabrication method (laser, fiber laser, water jet, CO2, oxy-fuel, punch) is always a function of variables like operating cost, sheet utilization, material type, thickness, edge-finish requirements, and tolerancing. But the best solutions in...
by The Next Step | Jun 26, 2015 | Blog
Aggressively adopting advanced technology has been a strategy – across all Schaffer Manufacturing metal fabrication operations – since the early days of the company. When it comes to utilizing machine automation to achieve tightly controlled, high-volume production,...
by The Next Step | May 29, 2015 | Blog
Sourcing the metal fabrication that is involved in bringing a new product to market can be significantly more effective when an OEM goes beyond routine, cost-focused supplier quotes and holds out for a “big picture” production partner. Especially in terms of applying...
by The Next Step | May 20, 2015 | Announcements
(Update – This equipment has been sold and is no longer used. This article is active for reference reasons only). Schaffer Manufacturing has extended its sheet metal processing versatility and high-volume production efficiency by bringing online only the third...
by The Next Step | Apr 27, 2015 | Blog
There is a saying here at Schaffer Manufacturing that metal fabrication should not be a “black box” operation. In other words, you don’t simply feed in the print and out comes the part. If a supplier is brought on as a fabrication specialist, an OEM deserves...
