Mammoth success stories
Explore Mammoth’s Success Stories to learn how we’ve solved critical manufacturing challenges for our clients. These stories are a testament to the challenges we’ve overcome and the significant impact we’ve made, featuring testimonials from those who have experienced the Mammoth difference. Dive into detailed accounts of how we’ve navigated tight lead times and complex part fabrications, solidifying our status as a trusted partner in manufacturing excellence.
The Southwire Story
When Southwire Company encountered a critical setback with a damaged die in their wire drawing station, Mammoth Machine + Design exemplified their prowess in part triage with an immediate and strategic response. Without delay, Mammoth’s team was on-site, showcasing their commitment to swift action. Collaborating closely with the Southwire Engineering Team, they delved into a detailed analysis of the part, discussing its unique features and intricacies. This hands-on approach enabled a comprehensive understanding of the task at hand, paving the way for devising the most efficient manufacturing action plan. Utilizing their state-of-the-art FARO ScanArm 3D scanning technology at their headquarters, Mammoth accurately captured the essential dimensions and specifications needed for a precise replication, down to hundredths of a millimeter. The team’s overnight machining efforts culminated in a newly crafted die, which, after a minor adjustment, ensured the wire drawing equipment was back in operation within a remarkable 31-hour window. This rapid turnaround, underscores Mammoth’s exceptional ability in emergency response and part triage, dramatically reducing downtime and offering a swift, tailored solution to complex manufacturing challenges for their clients. With engineering and manufaturing under one roof, we assure the highest level of quality control and agility to make changes as needed.
The Emergency Story
Faced with a critical project delay, our customer needed a rapid solution for out-of-spec tools that would otherwise require sending them back to their northeast shop for rework. This would have significantly increased lead times for a vital project. Seeking an expedient resolution, they approached Mammoth with a challenging request: to remake the tooling pieces with a corrected inside diameter and swiftly restore their project’s momentum.
Their urgency was underscored by their timing; they reached out to us on a Friday afternoon during a holiday weekend. Collaboratively, we worked alongside their engineering team, swiftly obtaining the revised specifications. Our Mammoth engineers promptly contacted our tooling representative, identifying the exact boring bar and insert necessary to machine Rockwell 60 D2 material.
Embarking on this intricate task, Mammoth’s team commenced programming and meticulously calculating the feeds and speeds required for hard turning this tough material. This task was crucial, as our customer was in the process of validating a novel design for a high-profile client. Their dedication was evident as they had allocated an entire production line for this trial, with their major client closely observing the process. Time was of the essence; every moment lost in the trial was a loss in valuable production time.
The core issue addressed by Mammoth was the interference caused by the tooling’s excessively tight inner diameter, sourced from a third party. This defect was hindering their manufacturing run and damaging the work pieces.
To ensure a flawless fit, our machinists engineered a custom gauge tailored for a precise go-no-go test, accommodating the tool’s unique profile. Our engineers and machinists willingly worked through Saturday, eagerly awaiting the overnight delivery of the tools.
Upon their arrival, our expert machinist meticulously adjusted the boring bar and diamond insert, fine-tuning the offsets to achieve perfection, all under the watchful eye of the customer. This allowed for immediate feedback and adjustments, ensuring a successful outcome.
Mammoth’s commitment to our customer’s success was demonstrated by our willingness to go above and beyond, working tirelessly over a holiday weekend to deliver not just a solution, but the foundation for a successful product trial for their significant client.