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New Part Onboarding proven process Outsourcing products for the first time or with a new supplier can be difficult. At Counterpart, Inc. we follow a proven process to ensure we understand your needs before any parts are made. Eliminating costly reworks and setting up a proven plan that makes the 2nd order a breeze.…
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Here at Counterpart, Inc. we are continuing to invest in automation for increased production to best serve our customers. The first half of 2024 included the introduction of a brand new TRUMPF TruPunch 5000, which is our second machine connected to our STOPA; a large format storage system. This machine purchase included several options all…
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At Counterpart, Inc. we work everyday to understand our customers, their products, and their bottle necks. As a consultative supplier, we can pull from over 27 years of experience as a contract manufacturer to evaluate existing products, understand pain points, and improve design to build a better supply chain for our customers. Recently, we took…
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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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