An automated production cell tended by a pair of robots blends a 400-ton hydraulic press with a 350-ton 12-ft. press brake. The $1 million cell, which includes manual resistance welding, should pay for itself in less than 3 yr. According to the value statement posted to the website of Capitol Stampings, the company does more than just fill orders. It goes beyond components to offer customers "business solutions." Make no mistake, the firm can stamp parts. Its 181,000-sq.-ft. plant in the heart of Milwaukee, WI, houses some 30 mechanical-press lines from 90- to 1000-ton capacity. The factory can churn out stamped metal parts in a variety of sizes from a wide range of material types and thicknesses. But with a focus on delivering on its promise to provide business solutions to its customers, Capitol has devoted boundless energy in recent years to evolve into a fully capable value-added contract manufacturer.
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