Categories Misc.

Our National Safety Month Activities

July 7, 2022

June is the National Safety Council’s National Safety Month. Safety is our top priority and number one Company value and we incorporate it into everything we do. We discuss safety on a daily basis at the plant and corporate level and engage several times a month in safety team meetings across all our locations. During our weekly safety team meetings, potential hazards and risks are identified to prevent future safety issues and promote continuous improvement. Our safety teams also provide positive recognition for team members who demonstrate our Core Values, as well as team members who suggest new safety ideas that we implement. In addition, we host health and safety events across all of our facilities every year, including flu shots, COVID vaccination clinics, hearing tests, and blood drives.

In observation of National Safety Month, we focused on a couple of different safety areas.

Forklift Safety

Tuesday, June 14th was the 9th annual National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD). This day is an opportunity for manufacturers to reinforce the importance of operator safety training, forklift safety practices, and the need for daily equipment checks.

Multiple times annually, our forklift drivers meet with our site EHS managers to review safety protocols to encourage safe operation of industrial vehicles, the importance of safety during operation, and frequent maintenance of powered industrial trucks. Company-wide, we highlight extensive classroom and hands on-training that enable our team members to operate safely and at their best. We also focus on pedestrian safety throughout the plants in areas where industrial trucks are operated. Through this training we work to mitigate issues before they happen, always keeping safety in mind. On June 14th we set aside time to thank our hardworking forklift operators for always making sure they are operating their forklifts in a safe manner while maintaining pedestrian safety throughout the plant.

Job Hazard and Ergonomic Analysis

One way we improve workplace safety is through frequent job hazard and ergonomic analysis. During these analysis, our facility ergo teams observe and recognize hazards, collaborate with management, and offer solutions to mitigate on the job risks. Some of their observations include where in the process team members are bending and lifting materials, how it affects them, and what can be improved. These analysis include a cross functional facility ergo team who has been trained in ergonomic analysis, including members from the EHS team, production supervisors, program managers, and the employees who complete work in the cells. These analysis’ are completed weekly across our facilities and we used National Safety Month as a reminder to refresh our procedures.

Evacuation Drills

In June and July, all three of our locations will participate in drills to prepare in case of a fire or need to evacuate the facility. Each facility will review their evacuation protocols, work with their local fire departments, and make sure all employees know the evacuation process and designated evacuation zones. Preparation is key to a safe evacuation and the two locations who have held their drills as of this posting have had impressive evacuation rehearsal times.

To learn more about joining our team, visit https://www.qmc-emi.com/careers/

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Categories Production, Prototype

Our Automotive Stamping Press Capabilities

June 15, 2022

With more than 60 years of experience, 33 presses, and the ability to work with a wide range of metals, we can provide the automotive stamping press servicesyou needs. We stamp everything from small brackets to closure panels, including full size body sides, floor panels, A-frames, hoods, and battery trays, among other parts. We are the only metal stamping company in the United States who has engineered a process that allows us to stamp complex parts in one piece, such as stainless steel lipskins for airplanes.

Our expertise goes beyond stamping a part and shipping it to you. We engineer the complete manufacturing process to ensure it is as efficient as possible. We utilize Autoform, formability software for the engineering, evolution, and improvement of the sheet metal forming process, including spring back analysis. As a full-service sheet metal solutions provider, we understand the key to being a successful partner is more than just delivering a high-quality product on-time and work to anticipate your program needs.

Our Automotive Stamping Press Capabilities

automobile metal stamping

We have automotive stamping presses to manufacture virtually any of the parts you need. Our 33 presses range from 150 to 4,000 tons with bed sizes from 42” x 60” to 240” x 96”. Our equipment allows us to manufacture parts of various material specifications and thicknesses. This includes hand and coil fed transfer and tandem line presses. We feature a 2,500 ton coil fed transfer press allowing for a faster, more automated process for large stampings and assemblies. Our brake press uses v-tool forming, reducing tool costs for straight, less complex bends. We also have 500 and 600 ton presses with roll-out bolsters that use multiple dies and minimize change outs over time. Combined, this gives us the ability to stamp the parts you need to get your product to market faster.

Kirksite Foundry Tools

Kirksite foundry tools

Each metal has its own set of unique specifications. We work with numerous advanced and exotic materials including:

  • Aluminum, including bright or pre-painted
  • Stainless steel, including polished or bright grades
  • Carbon steels
  • Boron steel
  • Dual phase steel
  • Advanced high strength steels, including martensite and TRIP
  • Inconel®
  • Waspaloy®
  • Hastelloy®
  • Titanium
  • Magnesium
  • All ferrous metals

Our experience with this wide range of metals and their distinctive properties is why we are one of the industry’s leaders in automotive stamping press services. We go above and beyond simple stamp and ship projects. We are your partner for all your metal stamping and forming needs.

To learn more about our metal stamping capabilities, visit https://www.qmc-emi.com/capabilities/stamping/

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Categories Misc., Production, Prototype

Our Battery Enclosure Capabilities

June 1, 2022

Every program has its own set of unique requirements. For battery enclosure projects, we can help plan the entire process, from R&D to production. We specialize in a range of joining technologies, including SPR, RSW, MIG, TIG, laser welding, laser-hybrid welding, and adhesives, ensuring we have the expertise you need. Battery enclosures also require unique testing, such as leak testing, which is done to every battery box. We then complete a dimensional check using CMM or laser scanning.  This ensures every unit you receive meets your specifications. 

Learn more about our capabilities at https://www.qmc-emi.com/capabilities/

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