Engineering

SMI Plaatwerk has a skilled team of qualified engineers with a lot of knowledge and practical experience. With our team based approach, the best result of the product is guaranteed thanks to the wide range of perspectives our engineers create. As a result, we are able to develop your idea or drawing into a complete product with the highest precision and quality. The process begins at the design table, where we analyze the idea together with the client.

SMI is a versatile company, the activities that are carried out focus on the manufacturing of metal structures and project management. At SMI we work for a wide range of clients, ranging from local to international, and from stainless steel to high strength steel projects. And whether we are working on small or large projects, we always think with our clients to create the best solution and when desired also take care of the project management. The engineers are actively thinking about the design, material selection and production process. With a custom-made drawing, our designers try to translate the wishes of the customer as best as possible into a suitable product.

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COST ENGINEERING

The estimation department will look at the technical possibilities and provide a detailed advice based on the information of the client. During the calculation process, they calculate the exact cost of a project, and the entire project will be discussed from engineering to assembly. They also think about alternatives and efficient solutions, which are submitted and explained to create the best desired solution.

Due to the advanced software systems and years of experience of our cost engineers, it is possible to offer our customers a competitive offer. The cost engineers are involved during the entire run and execution of the project. The engineer is consulted for possible alternatives and, together with the project manager, will make the changes according the new implementations of the project.

SMI Plaatwerk has a skilled team of qualified engineers with all the required knowledge and practical experience. With our team based approach, the best result of the product is guaranteed thanks to the wide range of perspectives our engineers create. The engineers are actively thinking about the design, material selection and production process. With a custom-made drawing, our designers try to translate the wishes of the customer as best as possible into a suitable product.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

As engineering often represents the first step in the manufacturing and production process of metalworking, attention to detail and an understanding of the entire process are one of the most critical aspects of creating the products. By understanding the purpose and function of the product(s), our team can give a tailor made solution for a high quality and durable product.

SMI Plaatwerk’s talented and dedicated project management team stands ready to expertly assist our customers with all of their project needs, regardless of size or complexity. When presented with a large-scale manufacturing or series sheet metal project, we assign an experienced project engineer to plan, coordinate and facilitate all aspects of production and implementation. The assigned engineer acts as a single point of contact for the customer, and is responsible for the establishment of timelines and all production planning.

Our design and manufacturing engineers use all of the latest technologies and programs to design parts, substructures and complete sections for each project. The project management team has been a key contributor to our success and growth. By working closely with our customers to ensure that all aspects of a project run smoothly and efficiently from design to delivery, and that all desired objectives are met.

REFERENCES

Delta Combiscope

SMI Plaatwerk builds the complete casing for Delta Instruments of the so-called combiscope. An ingenious device which analysis samples from milk, quickly and reliably. SMI not only produces all sheet metal parts, including the surface treatments, but assembles all parts (including purchase parts) into a completely assembled end product, this way the customer can build and test immediately upon arrival.

Delta Instruments

Drachten - NL

Laser cutting Parts

SMI Plaatwerk also supplies single, series-cut products. These parts, for example, are laser-cut, including the small holes with a total diameter of 0.6 times the plate thickness. After galvanizing, bearings are pressed in, all internal carried out by SMI. Deliveries are then carried out in specific Kanban trays, for direct delivery to the production without the need for further repacking.

Defense Vehicle

The Dutch defense takes a new type of off-road vehicle into use. SMI Plaatwerk, commissioned by Defenture, has built the frames. It concerns the chassis and the superstructure. These are for the new ATTV (Air Transportable Tactical Vehicle). This is the new lightweight vehicle of the commands. Defense has given the vehicle the name: Vector.