Services

We offer the following services:
Quality Policy

GFM, LLC is committed to providing customers with what they need, when they need it according to the quality requirements they expect. Our goal is to maintain the highest level of satisfaction and value possible to all GFM customers and stakeholders. GFM is committed to providing our valued staff with the leadership and resources necessary to succeed at achieving the objectives of this Quality Policy and to ensure continual improvement to our Quality Management System.

  • Nikon Vision System with Advanced Capabilities
  • Reverse Engineering Capabilities
  • Optical Comparator
  • Rockwell Hardness Testing
  • Cleanliness Testing
Prototyping/Product Development

GFM maintains full service prototype capabilities. The prototype process allows customers to accelerate the verification of design, material and manufacturing feasibility, for faster overall product development.

In most cases, prototypes are produced with details that will be used in the production tools, reducing overall tooling costs. In addition, GFM’s process mirrors the concepts and equipment of the production setting, so that customers are able to evaluate parts in final form before production begins.

Gripflow Fineblanking

GFM can produce Fineblanked Parts requiring extremely tight tolerances from a variety of materials ranging from 0.060 (1.5mm) to 0.500 (12.7mm).

Suitable Materials Include:

  • Low to Medium Carbon
  • Alloy
  • High Strength Low-Alloy
  • Stainless Steel
  • Press Capacity Range from 125T to 800T
  • In-House Tool Room
  • Single Station or Progressive Die Capable
  • Low to High Volume Production (from 30,000 to over 3,000,000 annually)
Deburring

GFM understands that a burr-free part is important for safety, quality, aesthetics, functionality and the smooth operation of a working part. This is why GFM incorporates the use of two multimedia belt-brush machines to effectively remove burrs and produce smooth part surfaces and edges that will meet our customers’ most stringent requirements.

Over Molding

We can Over Mold over various substrates for a variety of applications. Some designs call
for both intricate and stable geometry, while maintaining the structure and strength of metal components. This allows us provide a complete solution to our customers.

Double Disc Grinding

For safety and critical design, tolerancing is important. Double Disk Grinding
achieves tolerances superior to other grinding methods, while creating flawless surface finishes.

Light Assembly

GFM recognizes that some applications demand additional capabilities. That is why we offer additional manufacturing services, including automated assembly, weld cells and more. Let GFM assist you in your assembly projects. Our diverse capabilities allow our customers to gain value from GFM as a single-source supplier.

Other Managed Services

GFM maintains an outstanding network of local suppliers with a broad area of technologies that enables GFM to flexibly adapt to our customers’ needs. Below is a listing of some of the additional Managed Services GFM can offer:

  • Double Disc Grinding
  • Over Molding Plastic
  • Heat Treat (Rack, Barrel, Belt)
  • Broaching
  • Milling
  • Tapping
  • Machining
  • Coatings
Future Planning

Understanding that the automotive world is ever-changing, and that parts are becoming increasingly more complex, GFM is poised to meet those challenges head on. Part of the GFM 3-Year Strategy Plan is to vertically integrate the following processes so as to offer increased services to our customers and maintain better quality controls and lower costs:

  • Fine Blanking Presses( 400T & 800T – Mori 5 Action Press)- Spring 2022
  • Machining Capabilities
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