Diversify, Expand Into New Industries
Hebron, NE - MetalQuest Unlimited, located in Hebron, Nebraska, has been delivering contract manufacturing services for years. With a commitment to quality and consistency, MetalQuest has become a trusted supplier to leaders in industries ranging from agriculture and commercial hydraulics to defense, electronics, medical, and more.
Always looking to stay ahead of the technological curve, MetalQuest set its sights on acquiring a 5-axis machine. When they first learned about HERMLE, they were given the opportunity to visit the company’s headquarters in Gosheim, Germany. Touring the facility and seeing firsthand how HERMLE 5-axis machines stood apart from the competition played a pivotal role in their decision-making process.
“That was the turning point for us to realize that was the route we wanted to go down for a 5-axis machine,” says Ryan Johnson, Director of Operations.
With the capability to machine parts on their new HERMLE C 250 with RS 05-2 automation, MetalQuest expanded into new industries, including aerospace, space, and medical. This move allowed the company to diversify and leverage the systems they already had in place.
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MetalQuest Unlimited loads aluminum and steel stock parts into their HERMLE RS 05-2 Robot Cell before production begins. -
MetalQuest Unlimited uses HERMLE’s RS 05-2 Robot Cell to automate production and keep their spindle running longer. -
Metal Quest Unlimited President and CEO, Scott Harms, and Director of Operations Ryan Johnson in front of the C 250 with RS 05-2 automation.
MetalQuest Maximizes Spindle Hours
Scott Harms, President and CEO of MetalQuest Unlimited, explains, “The HERMLE 5-axis gives us the capability of doing as much of that particular part within one workholding as possible and it allows us to do it lights out.” In a manufacturing environment where reliability is key, the HERMLE machine has proven to be a game-changer for production.
“We can run this machine unattended for 12, 14, 16 hours at a time. Come back, the parts are all exactly where we left them, the quality is superior to anything we’ve seen to date,” says Ryan.
With these new capabilities, MetalQuest is continuing to push into additional industries, fully utilizing the HERMLE machine’s potential.
Looking toward the future, MetalQuest is ambitious about expanding its market reach. The skills and techniques gained from using the HERMLE machine have equipped the company with the tools it needs to succeed in new fields and ensure continued growth.
