Factory TourIn-house design and production |
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1993 we invented a new processColor digital printing was in its infancy. We came up with two innovative magnet ideas.
Here was our first job. We individually personalized 2,000 business cards that went into a mailing. Our first form of manufacturing was primitive, so it took a long time. But, it was a success. The recipients of the mailing really liked seeing their name on a magnet. This was our beginning. |
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Our second form of manufacturing began in 1994. We assembled a series of machines. Although the machines didn't work quite as well as we had hoped, we were able to prove that our new form of manufacturing worked. |
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In 1996, we started on machine #3. We wanted a single machine that could combine the series of machines above. There was no machine that we could buy, so we had to build one piece by piece. |
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In 1998, the machine was finished mechanically. It was 7 feet tall, 17 feet long and 4,000 lbs. There were thousands of parts, most of which we custom made. |
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Next, we ran hundreds of feet of electric, signal & control wires. |
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We programmed the PLC (brain) with ladder logic software. Finally, we had accomplished our goals and the machine was ready to run. |
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These are just a few of the many dies that we use to cut different sizes and shapes. |
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Here are the giant magnet rolls that we feed into the machine. Each roll weighs over 450 lbs. |
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See the laminate rolls that protect the images on the magnet. If you read through the "How to Comparison Shop" section, you will know why this is the best quality material to use. |
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Finally, the machine and control panel waiting to make your magnets. |
