Examples of Outsourcing Production
For over 30 years, Sun Fast has been an expert in offshore manufacturing for US companies. Through strategic sourcing capabilities and our vast network of international connections, we have procured metal parts, plastic components, complete assemblies, and more to streamline manufacturing, reduce costs, and connect US companies to skilled labor that improves product quality and innovation. Our success stories speak to the benefits of outsourcing production, demonstrating high-quality solutions designed to meet the needs of manufacturers in various industries.
Mobile Storage Container Design & Production
- Problem: Using an approach that was not efficient or cost-effective, a mobile storage container company reached out to Sun Fast about streamlining the manufacturing of their corner connectors. The goal was to reduce manufacturing costs and increase productivity.
- Process: Metal Casting
- Solution: Sun Fast works with the customer to understand the application and functionality of the corner connector and establish offshore production utilizing casting over traditional fabrication methods. Through value engineering, we save costs by changing the manufacturing process from fabrication to sand casting, increasing productivity to meet demands.
Mobile Storage Container Locking System Design
- Problem: A mobile storage container company wants a streamlined approach to manufacturing the storage container’s locking system. Deciding to change the overall design of their systems required a complete overhaul of existing production methods.
- Process: Outsourcing Production & Design Assistance
- Solution: Sun Fast connects the mobile storage container company to an offshore manufacturer that offers design assistance. By redesigning the shape of the lock from square to round and using bar stock as a base material, the storage container company saved over $100,000 and increased product delivery speeds.
Torque-Off Bolts for Seismic Construction
- Problem: Designed for heavy-duty construction, these torque-off bolts must maintain a hardness within HRC 45~47 to secure supports while the bolt head is torqued off if 37~40 ft/lb torque is applied during installation. Reliably sourcing these products at a reasonable price is the main challenge.
- Process: Cold Heading & Machining
- Solution: Sun Fast provides outsourcing production from a bolt manufacturer with in-house heat treatment. By introducing a unique material blend of medium carbon alloy steel, we have been able to deliver consistent, high-quality torque-off bolts that meet the necessary requirements.
Insert Nut for Electronics Assemblies
- Problem: Electronic housings require high-precisioncomponents. The insert nut roundness needs to match the internal thread's concentricity and the knurling surface's depth to meet torque and pull test requirements. Initially, the process involved precision machining, which caused long production lead times and a high cost.
- Process: Cold Heading
- Solution: Sun Fast suggests the cold heading process instead of precision machining to meet the torque and pull test specifications. Production lead times were reduced by 2.5 weeks and 20% in cost savings.
Replacement Door Hinges for Automotives
- Problem: Automotive aftermarket door hinges are produced using costly and time-consuming processes. Their fabrication involves laser cutting steel plates and welding the components together.
- Process: Metal Casting
- Solution: Sun Fast offers a new production process, suggesting that the assembly should be made from a one-piece cast design using ductile steel. Redesigning the parts for casting reduced production costs by 30%, and switching to a ductile steel material provides a higher yield strength for greater durability.
Find Outsourcing Production Solutions for Cost-Effective and Efficient Manufacturing
Sun Fast is a strategic sourcing agent with decades of experience in offshore manufacturing for US companies. We have built relationships with high-quality, international experts in forging, stamping, and more to deliver the products, components, and assemblies you require. With quality-assured services certified by ISO 9001:2015, we offer a competitive advantage to streamline supply chains for increased customer satisfaction and product quality.
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