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Case Study: Streamlining Production and Reducing Costs through Dowel Pin Modification for a High-Tech Spray Equipment Manufacturer

The Problem
A premier high-tech airless spray equipment manufacturer, recognized for utilizing premium metal alloys and precision manufacturing techniques, faced challenges in their production workflow. They were buying off-the-shelf dowel pins and modifying them in-house by cutting and chamfering to meet their specific requirements. This approach, although functional, strained their resources:

  • Resource-Intensive:** Skilled workers were diverted from specialized tasks to handle modifications.
  • Inefficient:** In-house modifications extended the manufacturing process, causing delays.
  • Prone to Errors:** Manual alteration often led to mistakes, resulting in wasted materials and increased costs.
Facing these issues, the manufacturer sought a more efficient solution for their production needs.

The Solution
During an annual review with MF Supply, their primary fastener supplier, MF Supply proactively inquired about any challenges related to price, availability, quality, or production delays in the manufacturer’s operations. They identified the custom dowel pin modification process as a significant pain point.

The manufacturer was using standard M10 x 40 DIN 6325 Alloy Steel dowel pins from MF Supply, modifying them in-house to M10 x 33.35mm. Recognizing the inefficiency, MF Supply proposed a customized solution:

  • Custom Manufacturing:** MF Supply coordinated with the factory to directly modify the base dowel pin to the precise M10 x 33.35mm specifications required.
  • Faster Turnaround:** This streamlined approach reduced modification time to just 2.5 weeks, significantly faster than their previous in-house process.
  • Reduced Costs and Waste:** Delegating the modification to MF Supply minimized errors, decreased material waste, and released skilled labor for more critical tasks.
The Results
By collaborating with MF Supply for custom dowel pin modifications, the high-tech spray equipment manufacturer achieved:
  • Streamlined Production:** The elimination of in-house modifications saved time, enhancing overall production efficiency.
  • Reduced Errors and Waste:** Precision modifications reduced errors and waste, effectively lowering production costs.
  • Saved Labor Hours:** Outsourcing allowed skilled labor to focus on specialized tasks, boosting productivity and output.
  • Improved Delivery Times:** The 2.5-week turnaround on modified parts facilitated consistent meeting of delivery deadlines.
This successful partnership has led to ongoing orders and a more efficient production process for the manufacturer, reinforcing their reputation for high-quality, precision-engineered equipment.

Why MF Supply?
For industrial manufacturers aiming to reduce costs and improve production processes, MF Supply serves as a WBE/WOSB certified supply chain partner with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our tailored solutions—ranging from custom modifications to fastener and hardware sourcing—ensure precision, compliance, and faster lead times, enabling manufacturers to concentrate on their core competencies. Our Cage Code is 58QG4, and we operate under the registered name RL Supply Inc dba MF Supply.

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