Build-To-Print/Assembly Outsourcing your assembly project to an experienced company with a defined process that maximizes quality and minimizes change orders could save you as much as 20%.   Here’s why.   Planet Products has the in-house capabilities to build custom machines and systems using customer-supplied documentation--we’ve been successfully doing it since 1947.    We have a long history of achieving cost savings through engineering/productivity sessions with our customers while the project is in design phase.   Our manufacturing engineers often spot a potential opportunity to lower costs, so we encourage you to involve us while the equipment design is in process.

Our report, “Choosing an Experienced Build-to-Print Supplier For Your Manufacturing Equipment Can Be Puzzling. Know the right questions to ask to put the pieces together” can be downloaded immediately.  Click here.   Need to talk to a project engineer immediately?  Contact Garth Dexter at 513-745-4538, or gdexter@planet-products.com.   Planet Products named Autodesk Inventor of the Month!  Autodesk recognizes the most innovative design and engineering advancements made by the more than 500,000 worldwide customers of Autodesk.  Winners are chosen for engineering excellence and groundbreaking innovation.    See What's New.   Most problems that occur when outsourcing the assembly of a custom piece of manufacturing equipment can be traced to one issue--people, either the wrong people or too few people to get the job done correctly.    Planet staff has the following expertise: Mechanical design engineers Experienced welders Quality control technicians Process engineers Electrical assemblers Mechanical assemblers Electromechanical and hydraulic testing specialists Purchasing Experts 20 machinists Specialist in International Shipping and ITAR regulation

Our experienced people and the processes we use help our customers feel comfortable that the project will be completed to the design specifications and on time.   We provide all the services required to:   • Manage all aspects of the project--from help with design to final testing • Purchase and supply materials • Fabricate parts • Do welding, sandblasting, and painting • Source outside services and/or parts, if required • Perform mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical assembly • Complete the controls programming • Do system debugging • Train your personnel in our facilities before we ship • Assist your personnel during installation and startup at your facility • Complete a test run   Or we will complete just the part of the project you need, whether it's fabrication, assembly, or a combination of services.

For more information about our Build-to-Print services, please contact Garth Dexter at 513-745-4538, or gdexter@planet-products.com.