509 3rd Avenue East | Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-2070 | www.lindrite.com
Open house Thursday, October 24th • 2 - 6 pm Drawings will be part of the tour. Refreshments will be served.
Back: left to right: Paul Backes, QA Dept Manager, Dan Kotek, President, Jason Olson, Swiss Machining Dept Manager; Front: Marilyne Morisette, Vice President, Kyle Germundson, Shipping/Rec. Dept Manager Directions: 509 3rd Ave. East, Osakis. *Driving directions available on the map, pg. 8-9
Manufacturing Tour | October 16, 2013 | 14
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ind-Rite Precision Company is a precision machine shop located in Osakis and has been in operation since 1987. Lind-Rite Precision doesn’t build or manufacture its own product, rather it’s a “job shop.” Dan Kotek, Lind-Rite Precision’s president, explained, “Whoever needs something machined comes to us and, most of the time, we can produce it. They come with a blueprint and we make the part to the print. We machine a wide variety of materials from plastics, aluminum, brass, bronze, steel and stainless steel. Kotek explained. We’re also known for machining tight tolerances and complex parts and we offer some light assembly.” The parts machined at Lind-Rite Precision are used across the U.S. in medical, automotive, construction, aerospace, recreation, printing, electrical and agricultural industries. GUARANTEED WORK, COMMITMENT TO QUALITY “We guarantee our work,” Kotek said. “If it’s not made to specification, or made to print, we will fix it, guaranteed. We are very competitive in our pricing and we maintain customer satisfaction, as well as customer service, very well. I feel customer visits are very important. I like to visit our customers often; it’s a value-added part of our business. I want to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to meet or exceed our customers’ requirements and expectations.” Lind-Rite Precision’s ISO 9001-2008 registration is a demonstration of maintaining its tradition of high quality parts. The company offers statistical process controls, production part approval process and formal auditing criteria. All of this assures its customers will enjoy the highest quality control of their parts production. The company’s mission statement reiterates their commitment to quality: “Our commitment is to deliver superior manufactured products with unprecedented service. Our outstanding quality, on-time delivery and high adaptability assist our customers in succeeding in their marketplace. We encourage and empower our people to reach their greatest potential, which allows us to provide our services at an exceptional value.” SPECIALIZING IN SWISS MACHINING, OFFERING NEW PARTS INSPECTION Lind-Rite Precision Company’s machining capabilities include: CNC Vertical Machining Centers, CNC Turning Centers, CNC Swiss Turning Centers, Multi-Spindle Automatic Screw Machines and Single Spindle Screw Machines. However, Lind-Rite Precision specializes in Swiss Machining. These machines are designed to turn small, complex, precision parts. Unlike conventional lathes where the part is stationary and the tool moves, a Swiss-type turning center allows the part to move and the tool is stationary. Swiss Machines also have a sub spindle, which allows you to machine from both ends of the part at the same time. “This decreases the cycle time, which saves us time and saves our customers money,” Kotek said. Swiss machining allows for multiple operations and closer tolerances, which means greater accuracy in machining. It’s an area of machining that Lind-Rite Precision owners intend to expand its offerings to their customers. Lind-Rite Precision now uses a new parts inspection tool – the Micro-Vu Sol Measurement System is one of the newest pieces of equipment the company has invested in. The Sol provides a versatile solution for precision part inspection. The Sol significantly reduces inspection times and increases inspection capabilities. The Sol features one-micron resolution scales and software that includes automated edge detection, automated focus detection, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and reporting. NEW OWNERS STEPPED IN ONE YEAR AGO Lind-Rite Precision Company was started in Alexandria in 1986 by former owners Jeff Lindner and the late Rodney Femrite. The business was moved to Osakis in 1994 and expanded to a 22,500-square foot building in the Osakis Industrial Park in 2006. Two Lind-Rite Precision employees, Dan Kotek and Marilyne Morisette, along with their spouses Stacey Kotek and Albert Morisette, purchased the business in September of 2012. Dan is the company’s president overseeing all operations, including sales, customer service and estimating. Marilyne is vice-president and she oversees financing, human resources, purchasing and office management. Lind-Rite Precision employs 40 people at its Osakis facility.