--- title: "Markets We Serve: Industrial — Stecker Machine in Manitowoc County" description: Stecker delivers industrial CNC machining expertise, skilled engineering, and advanced equipment—showcased in this featured project. --- 920-726-4526 [**920-726-4526](tel:920.726.4526) [![smc_logo_filled](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/logos/smc_logo_filled-WT.svg "smc_logo_filled") ![smc_logo_filled_dark](https://www.steckermachine.com/hubfs/logos/smc_logo_filled-1.svg "smc_logo_filled") ](https://www.steckermachine.com) [![REQUEST A QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4484263/42796661-7dc0-42c5-aa91-fdab8f093e64.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4484263/42796661-7dc0-42c5-aa91-fdab8f093e64) # MARKETS WE SERVE: INDUSTRIAL Every part that goes into a piece of industrial equipment has potential to affect its performance, and that’s why these manufacturers have peace of mind when working with Stecker. ![technician-fixing-gears-600](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/technician-fixing-gears-1.jpg?width=600&height=335&name=technician-fixing-gears-1.jpg) ### FEATURED PROJECT ## Industrial Equipment: Air Compressors ![yellow-compressor-equipment](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/yellow-compressor-equipment.png?width=320&height=180&name=yellow-compressor-equipment.png "yellow-compressor-equipment") ## Overview Part of a large corporation and gearing up for growth, an air compressor manufacturer required the machining of gray iron parts with tightly specified bore tolerance. Gray iron (the most common cast iron; graphite fractures make it gray) perfectly fits into Stecker’s strengths. ![industrial-project-part](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/industrial-project-part.png?width=320&height=320&name=industrial-project-part.png "industrial-project-part") ## Challenge Like so many other manufacturers, the company struggled with supply chain issues. Finding additional sources for their components was a smart move, with the highest performers gaining the lion’s share of future volume. The initial package volume was 100 to 3,000 annually, a significant range. While 100-500 parts per year is on the low end for Stecker — higher volumes maximize setup and run efficiency, making them cost competitive — being part of a larger package results in this work being a win. ![IMG_8910-removebg-preview](https://www.steckermachine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gallery%20Pics/Industrial%20Equipment/Sullair/IMG_8910-removebg-preview.png?width=577&height=433&name=IMG_8910-removebg-preview.png "IMG_8910-removebg-preview") ## Solution Stecker built tooling and ran initial PPAP samples in a very tight timeframe. Issues were worked through (not uncommon for a part of this complexity) and have been released for production. Machining is done on a 630mm Horizontal CNC Machining Center. The air compressor manufacturer is a good fit for Stecker; both companies’ visions and missions align, and both appreciate a long-term partnership. The customer ramped up production as Stecker ramped up capacity, which allowed machining costs to stay very competitive. ## Industrial Projects **See more industrial projects in the Stecker Machine Photo Gallery**, a collection of CNC machined parts and projects. Look for the green bar filtering system to help you quickly find what’s relevant to your specific interest. 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