ALTEK incorporates a variety of CNC and conventional equipment for configure-to-order work cells. We can quickly produce a broad range of parts with varying requirements. Customers benefit from reduced inventory costs and the luxury of placing lower volume orders.
ALTEK is prepared to meet even the most demanding custom machining needs with a full-service machining shop that operates 24-hours a day. Our horizontal milling centers are linked to a flexible manufacturing system (FMS); multiple automated linear pallets giving us the flexibility to adapt to specific scheduling requirements. Repetitive setups are eliminated and jobs are automatically staged while the machines are running. Our customers benefit from increased productivity and end product consistency, as well as a reduction in lead times.
Whether the application is turning, milling, or screw machining. ALTEK incorporates full production capabilities into our unique linear manufacturing process providing cost optimization, flexibility and faster delivery.
Technology
Flexible Manufacturing System- High speed horizontal milling centers interconnected by multiple pallet shuttle system
- Changeover time automated to minutes, allowing for shorter lead-times
- Small batch mixed lot production
- Lights out production
- Automated redundant tooling and tool-wear offset adjustment
- CNC lathes
- Multi-Plex dual spindle with twin turret and live tooling
- Nexus dual spindle with Y-axis and live tooling
- Swiss Screw Machines with multi-axis and turrets, with live tooling
- CNC vertical mills
- 4th-Axis milling capabilities
- Combining mills, lathes and secondary equipment into one work unit
- Single piece flow between operations
- Improved productivity
- Shorter lead times
- Increased quality


