Metalite Manufacturing

Metalite Manufacturing Co is a specialized deep-drawing job shop that designs and manufactures complex metal-formed parts for diverse industrial applications. The company operates an extensive in-house tooling capability and maintains a vast inventory of dies, enabling significantly shorter lead times and lower costs compared to competitors reliant... on external tooling resources. Metalite's equipment portfolio includes double-action mechanical presses and multiple-action hydraulic presses ranging from 50 to 500 tons in capacity, with hydraulic draw presses featuring counter-acting cylinders that enable material to be drawn and redrawn up to three times within a single cycle. This advanced capability allows the company to produce parts with diameters ranging from less than one inch to more than 36 inches and depths exceeding 20 inches, all from raw flat-sheet metal stock that flows into finished components without breaking or wrinkling. The company leverages microprocessor-controlled systems to maintain precise control over pressure levels, speeds, and stroke lengths throughout each press cycle, combining cutting-edge technology with deep manufacturing expertise. Metalite's competitive advantage rests on the convergence of superior equipment, precision tooling, and modern controls paired with a team of highly experienced practitioners; every key executive and supervisor brings two to three decades of industry experience. As a job shop, Metalite has developed broad expertise across multiple industries and understands the unique requirements and tolerances demanded by diverse customer specifications. The company recognizes that deep drawing remains both an exact science and a refined art, requiring mastery of numerous variables including press characteristics, equipment performance, material properties, lubricants, tooling precision, and customer requirements. This combination of technical capability, operational depth, and seasoned leadership positions Metalite as a reliable partner for customers requiring ...Read More