A secondary operation in a manufacturing process can mean almost any post-processing requirement, and can be considered a value added service. At American Industrial Company, because we have been providing our services to so many industries since 1981, we know what secondary services our customers need the most–even the ones that are less common.

To support these requirements, we have one of the most comprehensive lists of services available in the metal fabrication industry. Chances are that if you’re looking for a vendor to manufacture a part, that part is a component of a larger assembly. What saves our customer’s time, money, and headaches is our ability to support them as a single source solution for their fabrication needs.

Value Added/Secondary Services

Value Added/Secondary Services Specs
Secondary Operations De-burring
Painting
Drilling
Plating
Grinding
Riveting
Heat treating
Tapping
Machining
Welding
Welding Types MIG
TIG
Stick
Spot
Brazing
Soldering
Plating Types Electroplating
Electroless Plating
Plating Processes Barrel
Rack
Painting Types Powder Coating
Wet Painting
Screen Printing
Abrasive Blasting Media Ceramic
Corn Cob
Plastic
Steel Ball
Plating Materials Anodizing
Chromates
Chromium
Copper
Gold
Nickel
Oxides
Passivating
Tin/p>
Inspection Visual Measurement
Microvu Cameras
Infra-Red Retro-Reflective Lasers
Fiber Optics
Testing Hardness
Destructive
Non-Destructive
Documentation Inspection Reports
Additional Services Reverse Engineering
Heat Treating
Assemblies and Sub-Assemblies
Part Inspection
Design Engineering
Progressive and Secondary Metal Stampings
Fabrication
Finishing
In house Die Design and Development
Service Advantages Competitive Pricing
Precise and Quality Parts
Prompt Deliveries
Lean Manufacturing
Production Volume 1 to 1,000,000
Prototyping
Short Run
Long Run
Typical Lead Time 2 to 4 weeks
Stocking Programs Dock to Stock
Kanban
Just In Time (JIT)
Additional Information:
Industry Focus Appliance – Hardware – Automotive
Heating and Cooling – Construction
Industrial – Dental – Lighting – Electrical
Marine – Fastening – Medical – Furniture
Solar – Green Building – Government/Defense
Industry Standards ISO 9001:2008 Certified
Professional Associations Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA)
Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
Tooling & Manufacturing Association (TMA)
Software Used AutoCAD
EdgeCAM
Epicor for Manufacturing
Gauge Track
PC Fapt Cut
File Formats Accepted DWG
DXF
IGES
PDF
JPG
TIF

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We offer a variety of welding and joining options that covers virtually every type of method; this includes MIG, TIG, stick, spot, and resistance welding, as well as brazing and soldering. Also available is a full range of plating options, from anodizing, chromates, oxides, and passivation to chrome, copper, nickel, gold, and tin plating.

These electroless and electro plating methods are carried out in barrel or rack processes that allow for the accommodation of a wide range of part sizes. Other coatings we offer include powder coating, wet painting, and screen printing which is ideal for the application of high quality logos and graphics. And no plating, coating, or paint work is complete without thorough preparation of the substrate.

To ensure the proper adhesion of any of these coatings, we also offer abrasive blasting with a selection media that is matched to the material being cleaned; this includes ceramic, corn cob, plastic, and steel ball. This ensures that only surface impurities are removed, and that the part itself in not damaged or affected in any way.

Providing all of these services is more than just an equipment list; all processes are used as part of a comprehensive production plan, and operated by skilled technicians. Diversity means nothing if it is not accompanied by quality. Our commitment to quality is backed up by our ISO 9001:2008 certification.

Secondary operations offer our customers the options that provide a complete solution for their products. With each project, we will work with you to determine the best solution to meet all of your requirements.

For further information, see the table below for a detailed description of our services, or contact us directly.

Welding, Joining, Plating and More