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As a commitment to our growing customer base and to remain on the fore-front of precision sheet metal technology, Counterpart, Inc. ordered transformative production equipment in the Fall of 2021. This new machine (due to deliver Summer of 2022), along with the automated storage system and its 12KW Tru-Disk resonator, is fast, automates part sorting,…
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March of 2022 boasted the addition of a HAAS VF-5SS with Midaco pallet changer and Wireless Intuitive Probing System (WIPS) to our machining fleet at Counterpart, Inc. This is a welcome addition as we continually improve our processes with automation which supports throughput to meet customer demand and make our working environment as high tech…
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Arriving just before the end of the 2021, we are happy to offer the TruArc Weld 1000 option to our growing line of weld offerings. The cell is already fully commissioned and operational, with hundreds of assemblies already produced. Automated cobot welding is gaining traction with sheet metal fabricators as a hybrid option able to…
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OEE MEASURES UTILIZATION OEE or Overall Equipment Effectiveness is simply a measure of the utilization of your capital equipment. OEE is a common measurement tool that utilizes 3 pieces of data: Availability, Performance and Quality; to help a company understand their equipment’s true capacity and make strategic plans. Though OEE is not an improvement tool…
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At Counterpart, Inc., we offer the chance to work in a dynamic industry for a company that truly cares about its employees. Through our training, facility, and company values, we provide an experience that you will not find anywhere else. We Give You the Tools You Need for Success in Life We train you and…
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Counterpart, Inc. has been in the metal fabricating business since 1995, and through the many years, we have grown to serve our many industrial partners with a particular mindset: customer focused service, driven by quality. Our foundation is the idea that we are in business to build relationships and serve our customers, as well as…
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We’re proud of our culture of safety for metal welding and manufacturing services. Counterpart offers MIG, TIG, and spot welding in a variety of metals, including aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel. Additionally, we have a Wolf Robotic Weld Cell for high volume production runs. Welding Professionals in South Dakota We strive to offer our employees…
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Counterpart, Inc. began as a 2,400 square foot building on the west side of Brookings, SD. Today, our business runs as a fully integrated greenfield site with more than 80,000 square feet under one roof. We serve a wide range of markets, including component parts, weldments, assemblies and enclosures for construction, agricultural, power generation, after-market…
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As a complete precision metal fabrication company, we make it a priority to invest in the latest technology advancements in fabricating. Laser welding is an advanced method used to conjoin metals together by use of a laser beam. It allows for more high precision welding capabilities with less grinding than traditional MIG welding. The Counterpart…
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At Counterpart, Inc., we take a systematic approach to metal fabricating. We implement Autonomous Maintenance to continuously improve our processes and deliver our services efficiently. Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is an operations focused program aimed at slowing the deterioration of our assets. Implementation follows a structured global model consisting of tools, techniques, best practices and principles.…
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Find out how precision metal manufacturing aids the agriculture industry with fabrication for needed OEM components and equipment.
Read MoreTake it from Taylor – “Because it is a good work environment that makes you feel important and essential”.
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