Metal Stamping and Fabrication

Short and Medium Run Dies - This type of low cost tool was invented in the Minneapolis area in the 1950's and was originally referred to as "pancake tools" or "soft tools".  They are now more commonly referred to as "short run tools". Even though they are called short run tools they are good for hundreds of the thousands parts through their life. The main advantages of short run tools are low cost, fast development and quick tool set up. 
 

 

Work Cells – K-Tek designed an innovative method of using “work cells” to group operations on a single part together in one area.  This allows us to concentrate our efforts to achieve the highest standards in quality and throughput.