Model Die & Mold, founded in 1966 and located in Grand Rapids, Mich., specializes in plastic injection and compression molds. It is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company, and designs and builds molds in 75-to-4,500-ton press sizes. The company uses computerized numerical control, and computer-aided design and manufacturing systems. Model Die & Mold s engineering staff designs various parts and molds designs. The company provides various services, including technical advice, project management, designing for manufacturing and metal, and plastic conversion services. It also provides various troubleshooting, installation, repair, and consulting services. Model Die & Mold s clients include consumer electronics, medical, computers, automotive, heavy truck, and appliance companies. It also serves toys, recreational vehicles, farm implements and industrial equipment companies.
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Superior Rivet Machines provides rivet machines for the Grand Rapids, MI area.
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Walker Tool & Die is a provider of stamping dies for nearly any application. Based in Grand Rapids, Mich., the company was one of the first in the area to earn a quality certification from the auto industry, establish a quality control department and offer the latest technology. In operation for more than 40 years and an employer of approximately 115 people, the company originated as a seven-man, three-machine operation. Services provided include engineering, prototyping, CAD/CAM, die build, CNC machining, laser trimming, wire EDM and quality control. Walker Tool & Die specializes in large progressive and transfer dies, but it builds all types of tooling. The company produces stamping dies for thin- or thick-gauge materials, high-strength materials, safety requirement parts and high-precision parts. Walker Tool & Die s customer base consists of businesses in the automotive, office furniture and appliance markets.
