Description:
What We’ve Learned From OEM Projects: Reducing Risks Before Production
Insights from customer feedback, manufacturing experience, and continuous improvement.
Problems Often Start Before Production
In OEM manufacturing, production is not always where problems begin.
For wire shelving, metal racks, storage racks, and wire products, issues can start with unclear specifications, design gaps, untested samples, or unsuitable packaging.
That’s why Simply Metal uses a 5-step preparation process for OEM projects:
1. Design & DFM Review
Check dimensions, structure, materials, welding, and manufacturability before production.
2. Sample Validation
Build a real sample to verify dimensions, assembly, stability, and function—not just the drawing.
3. Process Control
Control key production stages, including wire forming, welding, material thickness, and surface finishing.
4. Performance Testing
Verify load capacity, fit, stability, and other product requirements before shipment.
5. Packaging Optimization
Make sure products and components are properly protected during transportation while keeping packaging practical for shipping.
Why Check These Things Early?
A problem found during the design or sample stage is usually much easier to solve than one discovered after mass production.
For OEM wire shelving and metal rack projects, early validation can help reduce rework, delays, and unnecessary production costs.
At Simply Metal, we believe a successful OEM project starts before production begins.
Have a custom wire shelving or metal rack project? Let's discuss it early.
