TRUSTED INNOVATORS
IN PRECISION MANUFACTURING
Since its establishment in 1968, Challenge Tool & Manufacturing, Inc has consistently emerged as a leader in the field of precision manufacturing.
ABOUT US
Challenge Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. has been a leader in precision manufacturing since 1968. With a rich history spanning over five decades, we have proudly served a wide variety of industries, including heavy truck/automotive, aerospace, maritime, medical, commercial appliances, food processing, and agricultural equipment. With each passing year, our commitment to excellence and innovation has solidified our reputation as a trusted manufacturer.
In 1993, Challenge became the exclusive manufacturer of AccuTemp Product’s Steam ‘N’ Hold Steamer. This groundbreaking steam cooker, which features low temperature vacuum cooking, was the first commercial connection-less steamer on the market, creating a new category for steam cookers and taking the food service industry by storm. Today, Challenge still manufactures the Steam and Hold, but has expanded its partnership with AccuTemp to produce the new Evolution Steamer, the revolutionary AccuSteam Griddle, and several other innovative and exciting commercial cooking products. Our dedication to quality and value in the products we make has enabled AccuTemp Products to build a reputation for the best built steam equipment in the food service industry.
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As we look to the future, our highly skilled team remains focused on quality, continual improvement, and customer satisfaction. We strive to stay at the forefront of industry advancements and embrace cutting-edge technologies to enhance our manufacturing capabilities and processes. By investing in research and development, as well as collaborating with AccuTemp Products through every stage of the design process, we ensure that our products remain at the forefront of innovation and continue to meet the evolving needs of the customer.
COMPETENCIES
With a precision manufacturing history extending over 55 years, including 30-plus years in partnership with AccuTemp, Challenge Tool & Manufacturing continues to grow in both size and capabilities. With nearly 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space, our production facility contains a wide variety of machining, fabrication, and assembly equipment, staffed by a workforce with the collective skills and abilities required to expertly tool, program, operate, and maintain our diverse range of equipment.
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Precision Machining Services
Challenge has the ability to machine a wide range of component parts of various materials and sizes. We have special expertise in the machining of aluminum, iron and steel castings, and significant experience with these and many other metals in various other forms. Our equipment and capabilities in this area include:
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Small to large machining envelope capacities
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Horizontal & Vertical CNC milling, boring and drilling
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Horizontal CNC Turning
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Conventional Milling and Turning
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Surface Grinding
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Expertise in a wide variety of materials
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Modern CAM Systems to expedite CNC program development
Precision Fab & Assembly
Challenge has also developed considerable expertise in the fabrication and assembly of metal products made from stainless and other sheet steels, as well as aluminum extrusions. The equipment utilized for these processes includes several high-volume friction welding cells designed and integrated in house, along with the following additional equipment and capabilities:
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Precision CNC Laser Cutting
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Precision Punching, Blanking and Punch Forming
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CNC & Conventional Press Brake Forming
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Robotic and Conventional Mig and Tig Welding
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CNC Friction Welding Cells
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Spot Welding Equipment
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Production Sawing
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Vibratory finishing
Special Qualifications
With a diverse and knowledgeable engineering and technical staff, Challenge is able to leverage modern technology in numerous ways to support our commitment to quality and cost containment. For instance, we:
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Design many of our own custom tools and fixtures utilizing modern CADD software.
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Retrofit, customize and/or design manufacturing equipment to perform special and proprietary operations.
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Utilize a sophisticated computer scheduling system for all production operations, with shop floor touch screens to facilitate real-time job dispatch and work status updates.
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Employ advanced planning and inventory management software to ensure all manufacturing material is ordered and delivered at the right time, and in the right quantity, to support production schedules.
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Use modern CAM systems to expedite development of CNC programs for both machining and sheet metal equipment.
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Have developed a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance program covering all production equipment to prevent unexpected down time and maintain accuracy.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Challenge Tool & Manufacturing employs a comprehensive Quality Management System to ensure our business processes are focused on meeting customer requirements and enhancing customer satisfaction via continual improvement. System requirements directly related to the manufacture of product include:
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Documented manufacturing processes designed to prioritize prevention of nonconformities (“mistake proofing”).
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Documented quality plans which incorporate:
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Receiving inspection of key materials to verify specifications and/or required certifications.
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In-process checks to confirm requirements are being met.
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Final inspections to supplement in-process checks and/or 100% final testing to verify product performance and calibration, as applicable to product type.
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Use of Optical Vision Systems and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for in-process and final inspection of features which cannot be physically or efficiently performed with conventional gages.
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Scheduled NIST-traceable calibration of all instruments and equipment used for testing and inspection.
