IMS Global Gear

• Fabrication • Stamping
• Machining • Electrical Assemblies
Custom manufacturing
& value-added services
imsmfg.com
IMS Companies LLC is a consolidation of contract manufacturing operations working together to provide Innovative Manufacturing
Solutions to OEM’s in sourcing component parts and assemblies. The value-added services provided by the IMS group include
tooling, metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, machining, cable assemblies, wire harnesses and sub-component assembly for
leading manufacturers in the appliance, automotive, electronics, medical and industrial equipment industries.
Supporting the broad range of services offered by IMS are years of experience in contract manufacturing inherent in each operation,
the skills and talents of tool builders and engineers expert in their specialties, hard won reputations for quality and service and a
cooperative engineering involvement in customer product development. Every IMS operation, working individually or as part of the
group, provides project support ranging from original concept actualization to product design and prototyping to final production.
Global Manufacturing
The synergistic business strategy of IMS is to provide the highest quality of services to customers through inter business alliances
with suppliers and vendors as well as through intra company cooperation in sharing skills, talent and capabilities.
The result is a business entity that is able to service global accounts more efficiently and with a cost effectiveness that single focus
companies cannot match.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Integration & Engineering
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Superior CAD design software, including Auto CAD 2002 , CATIA V5, ProE 2000 and SolidWorks systems enables IMS
engineering to communicate effectively with customer engineers. Lean manufacturing initiatives in each IMS operation results in
lower manufacturing costs and assured competitiveness.
Quality Assurance
IMS companies have earned top certifications for the industries they serve. These certifications include TS 16949, QS 9000, ISO
9001:2000 and ISO 14001. Each IMS company has been recognized as a key supplier or best in its commodity category by its
major OEM customers.
Supply Chain Management
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A VANTAGE ERP system links all the IMS operations ensuring quick response to customer requirements through flexible and
responsive process technology. Inventories are managed and maintained using KANBAN and JIT planning techniques. EDI and
Web based Internet ordering systems are in use throughout the IMS family and capable IT systems are in service to meet any
customer information exchange or order-processing requirement.
Experience matters in contract manufacturing operations. Each of the IMS companies possesses a long and successful record of
achievement. Supported by this record of success, their services are the finest the contract manufacturing industry has to offer.
These services include precision progressive die metal stamping, tool design and build, prototyping, superior sheet metal fabrication
(especially in stainless steel), special machining services for gears and high volume machined parts and the design and assembly of
complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
Buhrke - Precision metal stampings & assemblies
Global Gear & Machining - Contract machining & sub assembly services
IMS Buhrke has been an industry leader in supplying the automotive, appliance, electronics
and industrial market segments since 1949. Buhrke features exceptional engineering ability in
developing automated component assembly systems.
IMS Global Gear & Machining specializes in the contract manufacture of mid to high volume
quantities of gears and other precision components. Automated CNC work cells are used to
produce helical and spur gears for transmissions along with pulleys, shafts and hubs for other
industrial applications.
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EXTON - Sheet metal fabrication & electro-mechanical build & test
Electrol - Custom wire harness & cable assembly
IMS EXTON utilizes the latest sheet metal fabricating equipment to provide increased process
capability, lowered processing costs and reduced over-all cycle time in sheet metal fabrications
and assemblies for a wide range of OEM customers.
IMS Electrol has been providing high quality assemblies since 1962. Early engineering
involvement available from IMS Electrol results in improved manufacturability and efficiency,
thus providing the lowest available cost.
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Precision Metal Stampings
& Assemblies
A recognized leader in the manufacture and assembly of precision metal stampings and assemblies since 1949
IMS Buhrke serves the automotive, appliance, electronics
and industrial equipment industries. The company, since
1949, has been recognized as an industry leader in the
development of automated assembly systems designed
for the efficient and least costly manufacture of
complicated mechanical assemblies. IMS Buhrke is
certified to TS 16949, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001.
Company operations are located in Arlington Heights,
Illinois and Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico.
• Drawn Parts
• Assemblies
• Brackets & Covers
• Terminals & Connectors
• Shielding
• Air Bag Components
IMS Buhrke operates press equipment ranging in size
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from 30 to 600 tons and includes Bruderer and Minster
presses. Supporting the stamping operations is a large
and superbly equipped tool room.
IMS Buhrke builds and maintains its own progressive
dies, many of which are up to 120" long. Five
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Charmilles EDM machines and Mazak machining
centers, along with a variety of milling and grinding
equipment give IMS Buhrke the ability to handle virtually
any tool build requirement.
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IMS Buhrke is about people.
The skills, experience and
enthusiasm of a staff of 150+
employees, including over two
dozen full time toolmakers, is
what drives the company to
success and growth.
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Precision Metal Stampings
& Assemblies
A recognized leader in the manufacture and assembly of precision metal stampings and assemblies since 1949
IMS Buhrke employs the most modern technological tools to
achieve the highest level of efficiency.
Every IMS Buhrke tool has in-die sensoring installed to eliminate
“crashes” and avoid costly downtime. Furthermore, the company
utilizes multi sensor, high accuracy metrology vision and touch
probe systems in its production and quality departments.
Upgraded press control units are installed on every press thus
enabling the press to accommodate virtually any type of sensor.
The latest gauging and measuring instrumentation, supporting
SPC data collection, are also employed.
Preventative maintenance is a way of life at IMS Buhrke. A full
time, on line press monitoring and maintenance scheduling
system, developed in-house, has received widespread recognition
as a leading edge application in the metal stamping industry.
Through strict quality assurance programs, IMS Buhrke attained
ISO 14001 certification in 2002 and TS 16949 certification in
2003.
IMS Buhrke boasts exceptional engineering talent that is
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supported by the latest CAD software including Auto CAD ,
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CATIA , ProE and SolidWorks Engineering support is available
for product development, tool design, prototyping and project
management.
IMS Buhrke is recognized for its capability to eliminate costs in
secondary operations through the use of automation and in-die
processes. Staking, tapping, welding and component assembly
are processes the company has built into production tools that
reduce the costs of secondary operations.
Further savings are realized through the use of various automated
assembly systems, built and designed by IMS Buhrke, that
reduce the amount of labor involved in the fixture, assembly and
check control of multi-part assemblies.
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Sheet Metal Fabrication & Electro-Mechanical
Build & Test
Quality Sheet Metal Fabrication & Electro-Mechanical Assembly Design, Build, Test
IMS EXTON is an ISO 9001:2000 certified sheet metal fabricator
serving the appliance, electronics, telecom, safety & security and
transportation equipment industries since 1974.
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Investments in the latest production technology, combined with
top quality technical support and design services, make IMS
EXTON an outstanding source for custom sheet metal
fabrications and value-added assemblies.
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IMS EXTON production systems are designed to increase
process flexibility, lower processing costs and reduce
manufacturing cycle time. Flexible manufacturing systems
utilizing N.C. lasers, turret punch presses and blanking shears
result in better material utilization and efficient packing of complex
parts.
A computer network controls multiple press brakes from a central
file server to reduce set up times and ensure top quality parts.
IMS EXTON specializes in the design and build of complex
housing and cabinet assemblies. A major portion of the
company’s facility is dedicated to the assembly of complete
electrical and mechanical products to exacting customer
requirements. Responsibility for painting, finishing and testing of
PCB’s in an ESD protective environment is assumed by IMS
EXTON as part of the manufacturing cycle.
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A JIT stocking program ensures delivery of defect free products
to customer docks on time, every time.
Sheet metal fabrications
from small electronic housings
to large equipment cabinets.
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Sheet Metal Fabrication & Electro-Mechanical
Build & Test
Quality Sheet Metal Fabrication & Electro-Mechanical Assembly Design, Build, Test
IMS EXTON engineering works closely with customer designers in
an Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) design program that
substantially reduces tooling and direct product costs. IMS
EXTON company offers manufacturing design, tool design, cost
reduction assistance, original product concept actualization and
prototyping as services that lead to successful final production.
Files can be transmitted using a wide range of formats including
IGES, DXF, DWG and CAD KEY. CAD software capabilities
include Auto CAD and ProE.
IMS EXTON offers many special capabilities that exceed customer
expectations from conventional metal fabricating operations.
The production and finishing of stainless steel parts and
assemblies are well-developed manufacturing process skills at
IMS EXTON.
IMS EXTON features tight quality control. Real-time SPC
measurements, administered by trained operators at their
stations, monitor critical dimensions as parts are being
manufactured. In-process controls, calibrated equipment and
testing capabilities are employed at IMS EXTON.
MIG and TIG welding services are used to fabricate products,
from the complete fabrication of large stainless steel cabinets and
housings to roll cage assemblies for lift trucks. Secondary
operations for parts assembly include welding, fastener insertion
and various types of mechanical joining.
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Contract Machining
& Sub Assembly Services
Contract High Volume Machining Services; Precision Gears & Components
IMS Global Gear & Machining specializes in the custom
manufacture of mid to high volume gears and other precisionmachined components. The company is certified as
ISO/TS 16949:2002 and ISO 9001:2000 and serves primarily as a
Tier One and Tier Two supplier to the heavy equipment and
transportation industries. IMS Global Gear & Machining is a wellknown and proven choice for the design and manufacture of
helical gears and pulleys for engines and fuel pumps.
Applications for other products include helical and spur gears for
transmissions as well as complete assembly of multi-part
components into finished modules.
IMS Global Gear & Machining is housed in a 132,000 sq.ft. facility
in Downers Grove, IL and utilizes a combination of automation
and CNC equipment for a wide range of machining. Operations
include turning, hobbing, grinding, broaching, balancing, drilling,
milling, threading and heat-treating. The equipment set-up
includes dedicated lines for exacting precision and cost efficiency.
A continuing reinvestment program means IMS Global Gear &
Machining has the latest equipment to provide the best cost/value
and the capability to meet specialized customer needs.
IMS Global Gear & Machining offers capabilities to manufacture
both spur and helical gears (external) in the following range sizes:
• Max. diameter – 12", Max. width – 6"
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• Max. helix angle for helical gear – 42
• Max. gear module (min. DP) 8 (3.175)
Typical product end use includes crankshaft, camshaft, auxiliary
drive, oil pump, fuel pump, upper and lower idler gears as well as
various spur gears.
Turned, drilled and milled components include D drives, flywheel
adapters, crankshaft flange adapters, sprockets, ID/OD splines
and belt drive pulleys.
IMS Global Gear & Machining has delivered over 10,000,000
gears without a single performance problem, less than 40 ppm.
The company has experienced 100% on-time delivery for 8
consecutive years.
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Contract Machining
& Sub Assembly Services
Contract High Volume Machining Services; Precision Gears & Components
IMS Global Gear & Machining inventory management systems are
in place to ensure a JIT supply of parts. Rapid prototyping,
quality tooling and complete manufacturing process
implementation are factors that help ensure quality components in
high volumes. IMS Global Gear & Machining products meet
customer requirements for performance, lifespan, noise reduction,
weight and cost.
IMS Global Gear & Machining engineers work with customer
engineering and manufacturing teams from the early design
phase through the entire component manufacturing process.
The company will design a production process to match
precise customers’ needs and specifications…from the first
run to the end of product life cycle.
IMS Global Gear & Machining helps customers increase
operational efficiency. Modular assembly and inventory
management are post production steps that the company will
assume thereby relieving customers of the responsibility. After
assembling various components into a sub component assembly,
IMS Global Gear & Machining will maintain stocking levels to ship
“just-in-time”. By using the latest web-enabled technologies, IMS
Global Gear & Machining can seamlessly integrate into a
customer’s inventory management process. IMS Global Gear &
Machining will manage customer returnable packaging.
IMS Global Gear & Machining is committed to producing the
highest quality precision gears and components in the industry.
As a TS16949 certified facility, using Statistical Process Control
and computer scheduled calibration tools, the company
guarantees products will meet rigorous standards in noise, weight
and performance. Every gear made by IMS Global Gear &
Machining is precision machined to ensure exacting tolerances
and the greatest possible lifespan.
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Custom Wire Harness
& Cable Assembly
Custom Cable Assemblies, Wire Harnesses & Electro-Mechanical Assemblies
IMS Electrol has been providing custom cable assemblies, wire
harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies since 1962. The
company serves a wide range of customers in various industries,
including industrial, medical, analytical instrumentation and others.
Capabilities include:
Quality, on-time delivery and service are driving forces at IMS
Electrol. The focus on quality is evident through the attainment of
ISO certification in 1996, and the training and testing of all
production personnel to the IPC/WHMA-A-620 specification.
100% testing of all assembled product is continually performed.
On-time delivery is maintained through Vendor Managed Inventory
(VMI) programs at the customers’ facilities, Kanban systems and
a constant monitoring of shop floor activity. Service is provided,
as needed, from a product’s concept stage through the delivery
of production parts. The IMS Electrol engineering staff has
extensive experience in providing cost-effective alternatives, rapidprototyping and short-run needs. Web-based ordering is also
offered as an efficient method to place an order in the system.
• Insulation Displacement Connections (IDC),
including flat cable and discrete wire
• Multi-Conductor Cabling, both high and low
density
Certifications include:
• ISO 9001:2000 registration from Underwriters
Laboratories
• Crimp-and-Poke Connectors
• CSA and TUV certifications
• Wire Harnesses from two wires to hundreds
of wires
• Multiple certifications from customers
• Value-added Processing of Components
• Soldered Cable Assemblies, interfacing
to connectors, circuit boards & components
• Electro-Mechanical Assembly and Testing,
small box builds to large control panels
• Heavy Gauge Power Wiring: as large as 750 MCM
IMS Electrol customers appreciate the high level of involvement in
their engineering processes. The IMS Electrol staff constantly
offers alternatives to simplify manufacturing operations, improve
cost and increase product reliability.
• Integrated Cable Assemblies containing multiple
connection methods
• Wire Processing on multiple automated systems.
Also can provide tube cutting and blunt cutting
The engineering staff has accumulated knowledge through many
years of experience, close relationships with suppliers and
constant evaluation of new component offerings.
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Custom Wire Harness
& Cable Assembly
Custom Cable Assemblies, Wire Harnesses & Electro-Mechanical Assemblies
IMS Electrol believes its workforce is its most valuable asset.
From the moment a customer contacts the company to request a
quote, place an order or discuss their design, the IMS Electrol
level of commitment is evident.
The IMS Electrol Purchasing Department works closely with
suppliers to maintain strategic pricing and a timely supply of raw
materials. Production schedules are posted to optimize the
workforce of over 100 dedicated people. Quality is paramount
throughout the various operations, from wire processing and
assembly to shipping.
IMS Electrol is a member of the Wire Harness Manufacturer’s
Association (WHMA). This membership allows access to the vast
resources available through WHMA, translating into better
manufacturing methods and cost effective pricing.
IMS Electrol is committed to quality assemblies, delivered ontime, at the best possible price. The company strives to provide
its customers with the optimum solution to meet their cable
assembly, wire harness and electro-mechanical assembly needs.
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128 North Lively Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Ph: 847.439.7007 • Fax: 847.439.7040
www.imsmfg.com
[email protected]
Buhrke Industries LLC
511 West Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Global Gear & Machining LLC
2500 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Ph: 847.981.7550 • Fax: 847.981.0772
Ph: 630.969.9400 • Fax: 630.969.1736
www.buhrke.com
[email protected]
www.globalgearllc.com
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EXTON Corporation
128 North Lively Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Electrol Company, Inc.
N77 W30924 Hartman Court
Hartland, WI 53029
Ph: 847.439.7007 • Fax: 847.439.7040
Ph: 262.966.3741 • Fax: 262.966.7021
www.extoncorp.com
[email protected]
www.electrolmfg.com
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