Kalida Manufacturing Inc.

Production Capabilities

The KMI Team takes pride in the quality and craftsmanship of the automotive parts we manufacture.

Engineering

Leveraging advanced computer software systems, KMI is able to stay ahead of industry trends and meet the need for lightweight, high strength automotive component parts. Our highly skilled team of engineers are responsible for managing quality-focused projects, equipment improvements and participating in the setup and design of new equipment. Our current operations include stamping, welding and subassembly.

Annual Highlights
  • 625 Stamping Products = Transfer 7.4 million / Prog: 46.9 Million Shots Annually
  • 366 Subassembly Products = 312.8 Million Weld Points Annually
  • Volume Shipped = 99.2 million

Technical/Maintenance

Keeping the facility running is imperative to meeting production demands. The technical and maintenance teams are quick to respond to equipment downtime situations – troubleshooting and correcting issues as they arise. As well as performing preventative maintenance to the state-of-the-art equipment in the Weld/Stamping Departments. Associates are knowledgeable of PLC’s, robotic systems, stamping operation, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Equipment:
  • Set Jigs 50
  • Turntables 63
  • Dial Tables 4
  • X-Guns 23
  • Fastener Feeders 202

Stamping

With more than two decades of manufacturing high quality metal stamping expertise, KMI’s dedicated team of experienced press operators run six progressive stamping presses and two transfer stamping presses, ranging from 300 tons to 2500 tons. Our presses are equipped with computer controlled monitoring and safety features to ensure efficient production that translates into lower costs for our customers.

Stamping Capabilities:
  • Stamping Dies 409
  • Mass Production Dies 248
  • 1-300 M. Ton Minster Coil Fed Press
  • 1-400 M. Ton Minster Coil Fed Press
  • 1-800 M. Ton Minster Coil Fed Press
  • 1-400 M. Ton Aida Coil Fed Press
  • 1-100 M. Ton Sanki Spotting Press
  • 2-2500 M. Ton Aida Blank Fed Press
  • 2-600 M. Ton Aida Coil Fed Press

Robotic Welding

We currently utilize 266 of the latest modern robots – 36 of which are Mig Robots – resulting in KMI’s production capacity surpassing 96 million welded sub-frame component parts per year. Exceeding quality standards is our goal therefore our associates receive hands-on training to ensure exceptional quality and production demands are met.
Welding Capabilities
  • Fastener Welders 143
  • Stationary Welders 2

Quality Assurance

Accuracy and quality assurance are guaranteed through varied inspections to determine the conformity and accuracy of steel parts. Our QA team ensures the manufactured product is verified against the customer’s part drawings and specifications.

Material Service

The delivery of materials from loading and unloading semi trailers to transporting materials throughout the facility. Associates control and monitor process flow of product inventory.

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