Ak Stamping Company Inc Brochure

AK STAMPING COMPANY, INC. a leader in precision technology, provides engineering solutions, product development, production,and high volume manufacturing to global leaders in the medical,military, telecommunications, computer and electronic industries.AK Stamping is in the business of manufacturing precision stampings and creating engineered solutions for our customers from our design andmanufacturing locations in the US and China. Through our innovative designand shared cost solutions, we will meet or exceed customer expectations.With the skills and talents of our diverse workforce, we will leverage thesesolutions across markets and customers while remaining responsive to achanging business environment.1950 – The AK Tool Company was started with a handful of skilled tooland die makers in Union, New Jersey. 1954 – The company moved to its current Mountainside, New Jersey facility. 1957 – AK Stamping Company, Inc. was formed to produce precisionstampings from the tools built by AK Tool. 1980 – Globe Manufacturing Sales, a division of AK Stamping, was foundedto market and distribute PC Add-In Cards.1989 – Globe GmbH, the European Sales andDistribution HQ is opened.1991 – Our Interim ProductionDivision (Short Run) was foundedfor small and medium productionrequirements.2002 – Military ProductsDivision founded for sale of military ammunition links.2005 – AK Stamping (Shanghai)begins production in China..THE AKS PHILOSOPHYTHE AKS PHILOSOPHYAKS HISTORYAKS HISTORYCOMPUTER/ELECTRONICS- Patented EMI/RFI shielding dome designs- Patented PCMCIA Kits- Board level shield solutions- Custom precision stampings MILITARY- Small and medium caliber links- Sub-assemblies- MIL 1916 productsMEDICAL CUSTOM STAMPING- Clips- Blades- Surgical components- Pacemaker componentsBRACKET SOLUTIONS THROUGH GLOBE MANUFACTURING SALES- I/O port shielding solutions- I/O bracket solutions- Over 5,000 standard bracket configurations available: The most comprehensive line of circuit-card brackets in the industry- Compact PCI panel solutionsTELCOM HARDWARE- Solutions in bonding and grounding hardware- Custom metal-fabricated components for telecommunications, computer and electronics industries- Available as complete kits or individual componentsPRODUCT CAPABILITIESPRODUCT CAPABILITIESAKS CAPABILITIESRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT- Awarded several patents in design, assembly and EMI/RFI shielding- Specialization in the development of products and technologies- Fast turn-around on prototypes for design verification and testingDESIGN EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT- Full complement of tooling and product using state-of-the-art CAD software- 2D and 3D modeling and analysis- Computer-aided manufacturing for tool build assembly and optimization- Parametric design, tool-path simulation and NC programming from CAD files- Complete electronic data interchange with most CAD formats- Experience with a wide variety of material types and thicknessPROJECT MANAGEMENT- Dedicated customer based team to support projects from concept, through prototype and high volume production- Co-engineered design and development solutions for shorter ramp up schedulesQUALITY- ISO 9001 Registered- Process, Tool, and Machine Capability Studies- Statistical Process Control (SPC)- Total Quality Management (TQM)CUSTOMER SERVICE- Total Customer Support- EDI Order Processing- Forecast Management- Customer Order MaintenanceAKS CAPABILITIESTOOLING CAPABILITIES- Computer-integrated tool making facilities- Seven automated and robotic wire EDM machines- Sophisticated horizontal machining centers and vertical milling machines- CNC grinding and jig boringINTERIM PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES- Supports the Phased Progressive Die program to achieve customer’s specific production goals- In-house secondary machining support- Chemical etching & laser cutting for specific part-configuration requirements- Ramp-up support into high-volume productionHIGH-VOLUME PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES- Sophisticated precision, progressive stamping and forming capabilities- Production of highly complex and intricate components- Fully automated production, 24 hours/day, seven days/week- Inline degreasing, parts washing, labeling, plating, and packaging- Bruderer high-speed presses- AIDA in-line production processes- High-capacity production Machining VALUE-ADDED SERVICES- Laser welding - Silk screening and Pad Printing- Resistance welding - Bar coding and print transfer- Mechanical assembly - Painting- Riveting - Plating- Adhesive bonding - Degreasing- Tape and reel packaging - Packaging and warehousingCOST EFFECTIVE SUPPORTAKS produces parts that range from “add-in-card” brackets to sophisticated,intricate stampings. Our knowledgeable and dedicated staff of designers,engineers, craftsmen and toolmakers undergo continuing education and training to keep abreast of the latest technologies and production methods. As a partner with our customers, we also offer strategic customer support programs that leverage project costs across different marketplacesand manufacturing facilities. These programs include the following:• Phased Progressive Die Program: a solution that supports several customer needs. This approach enables a rapid ramp-up into production along with a tiered pricing structure. The result: low total cost approach. This approach enables customers to hit their product launch and revenue objectives.• Tape-and-Reel Packaging: a solution offering virtually hands-off handlingof sensitive or delicate parts. The product reels allow customers to quicklymove the product into their own assembly operations without extensivetracking, parts handling or unpackaging.COST EFFECTIVE SUPPORT