Showing posts with label cnc machining. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cnc machining. Show all posts

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Years of Service

Wolverine Machine prides itself on the fact that it has been in business for over 88 years. We are also proud to have customers who help us to paint a picture of commitment, loyalty, business partnerships as well as friendships. Several companies, who are continued, active customers here at Wolverine, have been so for the better part of 20 years. While this field makes strides to take an older skilled trade and keep it new, it proves what a strong foundation and dedication can do.

So, thank you to our customers, clients and friends for helping to keep Wolverine Machine moving ahead and staying strong. We also look forward to meeting new people and extend an invitation for you to see what Wolverine Machine is all about.

Go to: WolverineMachine and click on the 'Our Customers' tab to read what they have to say. And take a minute to sign up for our E-Newsletter.

Friday, January 15, 2010

University of Michigan Solar Car at NAIAS

The University of Michigan’s Solar Car Team is gearing up for this summer’s American Solar Challenge, a 7-day solar car race from Tulsa to Chicago to be held in late June this year. The U of M team has high hopes for this race as they are 5 time champions. U of M’s 2009 solar car, Infinium, placed 3rd out of 38 teams from around the world in the World Solar Challenge. The World Solar Challenge was held in Australia in October of 2009.

Wolverine Machine is proud to say that we are silver sponsors of the U of M Solar Car Team, having fabricated crucial components for Infinium. Our superior water jet cutting capabilities allowed the team to create intricate parts, which were used to make their car more efficient. The waterjet cutting process was ideal for the parts that the U of M team required. All parts were cut from aluminum sheet stock to net shape or near net shape. Some parts required additional CNC milling work to be done. Because of Wolverine Machine’s extensive array of equipment, both the waterjet cutting and CNC milling could all be done under one roof. This allowed us to expedite the parts that the team needed and handle some last minute design changes. The high precision of the waterjet cutting machines at Wolverine Machine allowed us to cut the parts to the required tolerances with only minor CNC milling work required.

The U of M Solar Car Team will be displaying Infinium at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, which is open to the public from January 16-24. We would like to encourage all of you to check it out, and see how Wolverine Machine’s parts were used to fabricate this top-quality solar car. While there, be sure to wish the team best of luck in their upcoming race, in which we are confident they will once again win!