
Specialty Tooling Systems
Making production efficient
Increased output and quality through smart engineering, which integrates the right tools, is our bread-and-butter at Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. (STS).
Since STS opened in January of 2000, they have made a name for themselves as a premier company for assembly equipment and automation systems for the automotive industry and manufacturing at large.
So accomplished is their success that they outgrew their old facility in late 2008 and moved into their new 33,000 sq. ft. building in Northwest Grand Rapids, MI. In 2018, due to growth again, an addition of 36,000 sq. ft. was added for a total of 69,000 sq. ft.
Focus
STS engineers, designs, and fabricates:
- Robotic MIG, Spot and Laser Welding Systems
- Integrated, automated assembly centers and systems
- Vision inspection and quality audit machines
- New, redesigned and repaired equipment
- Engineered control systems and interfaces
- Complete on-site support, maintenance programs, and troubleshooting services
Assembly Equipment and Automation Systems
“How automated should your manufacturing to be?” The answer to that is based on the right mix of volume, complexity, and cost of equipment. Figuring out the best mix to fit your needs can be difficult and time consuming. This is where we make a difference.
For clients looking to take on new product lines that aren’t on their floor now, our specialists sit down to find out what the needs are and work out the best process to get the appropriate machinery. Our team will provide a competitive price that incorporates STS’s extensive knowledge, quality, and lean building processes to make the solution come to life.
Also, with existing product lines that need reengineered, we can accommodate current machinery and develop a process that will:
- Tighten down and make an inefficient set up efficient.
- Re-adjust your layout to make better use of your facility.
- Incorporate new features and machinery into your current line.
For more information about our system capabilities, please visit our Assembly Systems page.
On-site Equipment and Staff
Just a jump away from the interstate, our 33,000 sq. ft. facility provides the convenience and elbow room to build and tryout large assembly lines on-site, ensuring that when the equipment arrives at your door, it is ready to go.
- 5 - Overhead cranes
- Capable of lifting up to 20-tons
- 2 - High-speed CNC mills
- With work areas up to X64" x Y34" x Z30"
- 4 - Welders
- Including TIG, MIG and Sub Arc
- Laser Lab
- Capabilities
- 5-Axis laser cutting
- 5-Axis laser welding
- 3D laser welding
- Custom fixture design and building capability
- Prototyping
- Cut and etch capability
- Heads
- Precitec cutting head - can cut up to 1/4" thick material and can handle sheets up to 4' x 8'
- Profile and blank cutting of sheet metal
- Precitec welding head - 600 watt capability and can handle sheets up to 4' x 8'
- Laser welding various materials with 5 axis capability
- HighYAG 3D welding head - 3D welding and marking at high speed
- Precitec cutting head - can cut up to 1/4" thick material and can handle sheets up to 4' x 8'
- Capabilities
- ≈ +75 - Associates
- Including project managers, estimators, designers, builders, machinist, programmers, and administrators
For a detailed list of our on-site capabilities, please view our equipment list below.
STS Equipment List (159 KB)
Tooling Systems Group Connection
As a member of TSG, STS has access to resources that bring better quality to its customers with:
- Increased buying power through centralized purchasing
- Increased efficiency and capacity
- Shared knowledge of best practices and processes
- Vertical integration for a seamless project from start to finish
To learn more about the benefits and capabilities of the group, visit our Why TSG page.
To learn more about laser weld equipment, visit our Laser Weld Equipment page.
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