Site Updates
12/20/22
Additional equipment has been purchased for the
sewing room that doubles the sewing capacity of the
new Revolution style.
A new beam and hoist is being quoted to handle the
winch cases at the assembly line. This will replace one
that had to be taken out of service.
The area in North Fabrication has been filled with
Aluminum extrusions and has allowed them to keep the
truck bay clear in the Drill room
A new fork lift is being purchased to replace the one
being leased in Loading
Unfortunately, the new press brakes for Fabrication
have been delayed by another month. Currently they
are projected to be installed by late January
11/4/22
In Fabrication the shotblast has been removed
and the pit has been filled. Aluminum is being
transferred from the congested areas in the drill
room and will free up the second truck bay.
The remainder of the outside lighting is being
replaced. The lights are brighter and use less
energy.
Delivery of the new press brakes for fabrication
has been delayed and we are hopeful they will
arrive mid-December.
The assembly cell for the new smaller open top
lift tubes has been moved into the area with the
rest of the sizes in ShoreStation.
10/7/22
The powered lifting tables have been installed on the
newest cold saw. These allow the operator to position each
row of aluminum material at the best ergonomic position to
easily transfer over to the saw roller table. This not only will
improve safety but will reduce the need for a 2nd operator
and is overall faster.
The shotblast machine is scheduled to be removed in early
October and the pit filled. The space created will be used
to relieve congestion from aluminum storage.
A newer wire EDM (electrical discharge machine) has been
installed in Tool and Die. It is a 2017 model that replaces a
model from the late 1970's that originally used paper tape
strips to program the machine. This machine is used to
create new hardened die blocks to build and repair our
stamping dies. It also is used for prototyping and other
various projects.
Work has been completed on the east entrance to repair
and paint the "battlements" or the castle features at the
top.
The south plant has received a new plastic grinder to
replace an old unit. This machine grinds the runners along
with scrap parts and turns it into small bits that can be
reused again to make new parts.
Parts to repair and upgrade the coil feeder on the 330 ton
press are due to arrive early this month. After this project is
complete the 550 ton repair will be scheduled to bring it
back into specification
9/8/22
What is SITE?
We are the resource team that provides and
continuously improves the tools, processes and
equipment to allow process operators to do the
work efficiently that adds value that our product
we offer. Additionally we assist in providing a
safe and healthy work environment.
Who is SITE?
Ron Skarin, Susan Henkleman, John Lichter, Alan
Hanson, Brock Nelson, Tammy Hoffman, Rachel
Gander, Bob Withee and Stuart Uken
Project Updates:
Both sheet lasers and automation, that
includes 4 additional material shelves are
operational and producing parts. There
are a few bugs yet to be worked out
along with the remaining items of the
project to wrap up.
The shotblast machine has been sold and we
are working on a removal date. Once
removed and the pit is filled, we will use the
area for aluminum storage to ease
congestion in the drill room and cold
storage.
8/5/22 - Installation of the new automation and refurbishing of the old sheetlaser is commencing in the back of fabrication. The new nitrogen tank has been installed and is operational. All active routings have been removed from the shotblast machine and a plan for removal of the machine is in place. New press brakes are tentatively scheduled to install by November Powered lifting tables are being added to the new cold saw to allow a single operator to move material onto the roller table at safe working heights.
7/2/22 - Brock Neslon has moved over to Tool and Die. He has joined John Lichter after working the last year and a half in welding and Jig and Fixture. We welcome Susan Henkelman to the SITE team! After many years on the accessory team, she has moved over to Jig and Fixture and will be supporting welding along with Ron Skarin.
In equipment news we are tentatively scheduled for:
- A newer EDM machine in T&D late May/early June
- New Nitrogen tank for the lasers.
- Re-installing the original Sheet Laser in July
- Installing 2 new press brakes in late October/early November