Phillips Plastics Corporation – Metal Injection Molding facility
As a leader in the custom injection molding industry, Phillips Plastics Corporation strives to maintain the highest standards of excellence. Phillips’ metal injection molding (MIM) facility creates metal components ranging in size from as low as .10 grams to 150 grams with as-sintered tolerances within 0.003 to 0.005 inches per inch (0.3-0.5%). Phillips processes a broad range of alloys to mold small, complex parts including stainless steels, titanium, Kovar®, nickel steels, tool steels, tungsten, super alloys, and soft-magnetic alloys. http://www.phillipsplastics.com/
WalMart Distribution Center
For those who are interested in topics related to logistics, the WalMart Distribution Center is a very interesting tour. This tour will focus on how
product moves through the Distribution Center and how they've been able to incorporate lean manufacturing principles into their material handling systems. http://www.walmartfacts.com/wal-mart-distribution-centers.aspx
Andersen Windows Corporation
This privately owned business was founded in 1903 by Danish immigrant Hans Andersen and his family in Hudson, Wisconsin, where logs arrived via the St.Croix River. Today, Andersen Corporation is an international enterprise employing over 9,000 people at more than 20 locations. The focus of the tour will be Andersen’s lean implementation. You’ll be impressed with the improvements made in 6S, standardized work instructions, and part component delivery. http://www.andersenwindows.com