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High quality products begin with precision manufacturing of individual components. KMI utilizes computer numerically controlled fabrication equipment to achieve consistent part quality. At the heart of our fabrication process is a 2,000 Watt LVD Laser, capable of cutting up to 5/8" thick steel plate (3/16" stainless) with repeatability/accuracy to ± .005" or better!

For sheet metal components requirements and specialized smaller enclosure needs, a dedicated SMP (small metal parts) cell, complete with a Finn-Power FMS, Motoman welding robot and state-of-the-art LVD brake press, provides a complete and flexible process to assure part accuracy and timely throughput. All parts are inspected to assure compliance to customer specifications. The cell concept provides a high level of flexibility to operate in a just-in-time fashion for the customer, while focusing on lowest possible production costs!

Enclosure products are precision welded and ground by experienced welding personnel using modern production and material handling equipment to maintain a high level of quality and cost economics. All products are manufactured in a production facility large enough to meet your needs, yet flexible enough to provide the service you deserve.

See our complete Equipment List, Photos, and detailed explanations of equipment capacities and technology employed.

AUTOMATED PRECISION EQUIPMENT
FROM THE SIMPLEST TO THE MOST COMPLEX FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

EQUIPMENT DETAILS

LVD 150T CNC 7-Axis Back Gauge Brake Press, with Learning Capability

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Latest Windows based software and on-line angle control ensure exceptional accuracy and quality. Custom tooling is available for special configurations and designs. This press has an extra deep throat for forming deep boxes and parts in one piece, reducing downstream processes that add cost. Two other presses are available for versatility and volume.

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LVD CNC Laser 2000-Watt Fabrication Equipment

LVD Laser LVD Laser Cutting Machines

The most modern programming software results in precision sheet metal cutting, within a cutting power range of 78"x 118". The laser cuts 5/8" plate, and up to 1/8" stainless steel, producing consistent repetitive parts. An infinite variety of shapes can be cut for your product needs be they enclosures or component parts of all sizes. Hot rolled, cold rolled and stainless steel are precision cut to high edge quality that needs little if any deburring.

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Finn-Power Shear Genius Integrated Punching/shearing Flexible Manufacturing System

Finn-Power Shear Genius

Integrates automatic loading, punching and shearing, and automatic unloading and stacking operations for high speed production of high-quality components. Capable of high production quantities even when operators are not attending. Punches all sizes and shapes of holes or knockouts and shears parts to specified size, while maintaining the best possible material utilization through the use of powerful Radan programming and nesting software.

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Motoman Arcworld CNC Programmable Welding Robot

Robotic Welder

Volume runs are prepared with fixtures for accurate and precise welds. Versatile programs allow small and large components to be welded with repeatable quality second to none. Rotating feed table helps minimize set up and repositioning time and allow green light time to be as close to 100% as possible.

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Cleveland Machine Works Ironworker, FI-85 / 140
Features offset die holders. Cuts bar stock, punches, notches, shears and bends all types of angle and channel, as well as many other structural shapes.

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State-of-the-art Surface Coatings

Custom Paint Spray Booth and Paint Bake Oven

Surface Coating

Powder Coating System

Surface Coating

Our paint booths utilize an automatic blending system for mixing various 2 component paint formulas, and forced hot air drying. All metals are finished to the highest quality expectations for both aesthetics and durability. Two other finishing systems are available for extra capacity. Powder Coating utilizes a continus flow process that means low cost to the customer and a durable corrosion resistant finish. Systems consist of:

  • Custom 500 sq. ft. Paint Spray Booth with open top to facilitate efficient material handling in/out of the booth by overhead crane
  • JBI Paint Spray Booth, fully enclosed 16 x 30, equipped with 2000 CFM Exhaust Equipment, down draft, dry filter, pit style, equipped to use overhead crane for efficient material handling
  • Jensen 2500 CFM Paint Bake Oven with capacity for small and large sheet metal fabrications
  • Custom smaller Paint Booth, for small sheet metal fabrications
  • Every finishing workstation is linked by a modern and efficient monorail system
  • Fremont 1100 High Pressure washer, cleaner, phosphatizer
  • All paint booths provide a clean environment for our qualified painting staff to apply quality industrial polyurethane primers and topcoats designed to meet the rugged performance requirements of NEMA enclosures, as well as requirements for smaller enclosures and select sheet metal components
  • Nordson Continuous Flow Powder Coating System
  • Using a quality Nordson continuous flow powder coating system along with standard and custom Sherwin Williams Powdura Coatings, KMI can assist you in meeting your surface coating specifications

Community needs are served by spraying only high solids coatings in compliance with strict EPA regulations. KMI is a good neighbor as well as a great supplier!

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Weideman Centrum 1000 CNC Turret Punch Press
This CNC machine provides extra capacity and makes smaller runs a snap. Handles sheets up to 11 gauge, 39" in width. Great for quick, low cost runs of small light gauge products in small to medium volumes.

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Amada FAB Model 125CNC Programmable Press
High-speed set up. Programming of parts and changes can be done at the machine. Precise repeatability. This 10' capacity machine has run production of up to 1/4" plate and heavier with restricted lengths. Custom fabrications are handled easily within its 137-ton capacity.

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Spot Welders
Projection welding capabilities for efficient and quick joining of metals and hardware. Several additional units are available for smaller requirements.

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Auto-Sert 20" Throat Stud and nut pressing Machine

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Accurate, rapid insertion of all kinds and types of fasteners in all kinds of metals. A high powered, versatile machine capable of working with both flat and formed parts of varying sizes. A second machine is available for special jobs and added capacity.

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Pneumatic Riveting Equipment
Several units available to allow assembly of metals of different types and size. Allows KMI to offer value-added assembly operations without welding.

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Machine Shop and other Equipment requirements for general operating needs

  • Timesaver deburring and polishing machine for large fabrications
  • (20) MIG and TIG welders
  • Sandblasting

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Material Handling, Shipping and Delivery

  • Four 5-Ton Bridge Cranes cover over 70% of factory floor
  • Monorail systems in Finishing and Assembly areas
  • Forklifts, in-plant towing tractors and trailers, hand carts, portable paint racks
  • In-house fleet of tractor-trailer rigs and other delivery vehicles for most market areas
  • Dedicated contract haulers in other market areas

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