A Commitment to Cell-Based Manufacturing Superior Thread Rolling has forged ahead with our strong commitment to lean manufacturing. We have increased our cell-based manufacturing to include eight Thread Rolling Cells and five Precision Machining Cells, for a total of thirteen fully-operational manufacturing cells. With the majority of our manufacturing operations now organized into cells, we have increased our efficiency, reduced average lead times, and enhanced overall value to our customers through flexible, faster deliveries, unrivaled quality and very competitive pricing. At Superior Thread Rolling we are committed to lean manufacturing throughout our organization, and to providing you with the optimum balance of pricing, quality and performance. Contact us today to find out more about lean manufacturing at Superior Thread Rolling, and what cell-based manufacturing can do for you.

AS9100 Certification of Registration Superior Thread Rolling has successfully completed an audit with the Performance Review Institute (PRI) and is now certified to AS9100 Rev B, including a renewal of our existing ISO 9100:2000 certification. We are proud to report that, even with a rigorous and thorough examination by a top-notch registrar, our quality control and management systems at Superior Thread Rolling passed the initial audit with no findings. We received a 100% approval rating at every level of our organization - a rare occurrence in any industry - with successful subsequent surveillance audits. Our recent AS9100 Rev B and ISO 9001:2000 certification is an integral part of our lean manufacturing initiative to lower our production costs, increase our quality, and maintain our world-class competitive environment.

Net-Inspect™ System at Superior Thread Rolling The Net-Inspect™ system is a quality management portal designed for on-demand manufacturing quality management. This web-based system acts as a catalyst for our lean manufacturing initiative at Superior Thread Rolling by providing real-time monitoring and automated statistical data for our production and quality operations. Overall efficiency is enhanced by our ability to react quickly and make informed decisions when they are most effective, not days or weeks after the fact. Net-Inspect™ is the latest addition to the world-class, high-tech environment at Superior Thread Rolling, and that means lower costs and enhanced service for our customers. At Superior Thread Rolling, we are working hard to help keep you competitive in the 21st century.

Superior RFQ Forms Online Now you can download and print our new Request for Quotation forms for thread rolling and manufacturing services right from our website. These new forms make it easy to get a quote from Superior Thread Rolling. Just fill out the form and fax it to our quote specialist for a quick response. Click on the Quote Us button to the left, or click here for our Thread Rolling RFQ form, or click here for our Manufacturing RFQ form.

Superior Adds Another Manufacturing Cell Superior Thread Rolling has once again expanded its manufacturing capacity with the addition of a CNC Vertical Machining Cell. Our new cell consists of two Fadal VMC-40 Vertical Machining Centers organized for quick tooling changes and super-efficient machining for large- and small-quantity production runs. “We installed our new manufacturing cell in response to the demand for increased flexibility in our production schedules,” explains Tom Mundy, president. “Cell-based manufacturing delivers value to our customers with shorter lead times, faster throughput, and more cost-effective pricing.” At Superior Thread Rolling, we are committed to Lean Manufacturing throughout our organization, and precision machining cells are a crucial element in our ongoing effort to provide you with the optimum balance of pricing and performance.

Lean Manufacturing at Superior Thread Rolling Put simply, Lean Manufacturing is all about reducing the time and resources required to produce a product by eliminating non-value-added waste in the production stream. Lean Manufacturing is a dynamic process, one that is never completed. At Superior Thread Rolling, Lean Manufacturing is an integral part of our commitment to continuous improvement at all levels of our organization. On the shop floor, we have applied the principles of Lean Manufacturing to create precision machining cells, speed the thread rolling process, and enhance our computerized production control system, just to name a few. Selected management and production personnel meet regularly as a team to assess the results, with positive applications replicated in other areas of the company. Lean Manufacturing is one of the many ways that Superior Thread Rolling is maximizing efficiency and value for our customers. When it comes to world-class Lean Manufacturing technology, Superior Thread Rolling is committed where it counts.

Superior Uses Kaizen The word Kaizen comes from two Japanese words: Kai (continuous) and Zen (improvement). Kaizen in manufacturing means improving and streamlining a particular process by deconstructing, analyzing, improving, and reassembling that process in order to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. Superior Thread Rolling is committed to the Kaizen principle as a part of our overall process of continuous improvement. We have applied Kaizen to various processes at Superior with excellent results. Our latest effort involves cell #3 in our thread rolling department where we re-established hand tools on a shadow board, and standardized blade attachments, work rests and work stops. As a result, set-up time on this cell has been reduced by twenty percent, with the added value passed on to our customers in the form of reduced lead times and faster service. Our ongoing Kaizen events are one more way that Superior Thread Rolling saves you time and money on your thread rolling and precision machining requirements.

A State-of-the-Art Production Control System Superior Thread Rolling has recently invested in M1 ERP software from Bowen & Groves. The new system incorporates a wide range of business analysis and productivity tools into an easy-to-use, integrated format accessible to all levels of management and qualified personnel at Superior. The software also features web-based, individualized training modules to get our entire team up to speed quickly. From your first RFQ to your final shipment, the M1 system tracks your order through our manufacturing process and provides vital, up-to-the-minute information to keep your parts moving on time. When combined with our company-wide commitment to Lean Manufacturing, the new M1 ERP system offers you a combination of information and efficiency that is hard to beat in the industry today. Superior Thread Rolling remains committed to the latest in information technology to provide you with exceptional value and outstanding service in thread rolling and precision machining.