" These are projects other shops didn't want to tackle."
Kim Coomer-Vice President D & E Machine Co.

This is what Kim had to say when asked what exactly our case studies represented. D & E customers know that we can handle the more interesting and challenging projects.Most of these case studies were merely ideas without prints but, our team of skilled machinists brought them to life.

Scroll below to see what we can do at D & E Machine!

Welding Fixture

1. Customer: Robot Manufacturer
2. What Does it do:  Holds clips for refrigerator door handle in place to be welded by a robot.
3. How is it used: Used in a production environment
   in a robot welding cel.l
4. Why was D & E picked to make it: It was an experimental fixture that needed to be engineered
   and built at the same time.
5. How did D & E solve the customer's problem: We were able to supply a functional fixture that saved several thousand dollars in up front engineering costs.
6. What was special about it: It was a unique locating device with special clamping that allowed
   for multiple part loading instead of one part loading.
7. How long did it take D & E: 3-4 weeks
   eliminating the 6-8 week engineering time.
   

1. Customer: Local manufacturer of auto interior carpet
2. What does it do: Holds and stretches sheets of un molded carpet and delivers it to the mold.
3. How is it used: It's used in a combination with carousel molding machines.
4. Why was D & E picked to make it: D & E had
   the expertise to redesign the existing clamps and also had the experience from designing similar products.
5. How did we solve the customer's problem:
   D & E was able to supply the frame and clamp system much faster and less expensive than the Japanese manufacturer.
6. What was special about it: This item is unique
   to their molding system.

1. Customer: Electric Motor/ Generator Engineer
2. What does it do: Simulates Power
3. How is it used: Measures torque over a variety of different electric motor's horsepower providing data for software developement.
4. Why was D & E picked to make it: The customer knows D&E has the experience to assist with the design and engineering as it was built.
5. How did we solve the customer's problem: Avoided lengthy and expensive engineering fees resulting in faster delivery to the university.
6. What was special about it: It will aid university students in developing software for improving energy efficiency on Naval Ships.
7. How long did it take us: 6 weeks.

1. Description: Rebuild
2. Customer: Fabricating Company
3. What does it do: It transfers parts vertically.
4. How is it used: It transfers pipe from ground level to the third floor in an industrial steel environment.
5. Why was D & E picked to rebuild it: D & E built
   a new one prior, so we were familiar with the parts and assembly.
6. How did D & E solve the customer's problem:
   D & E saved the customer 50 % by rebuilding
   rather than making new.