FAQs
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TOP FAQs
What is your standard leadtime?
It is difficult to provide a “Standard leadtime” without specific details regarding the particular part, the raw material type, the number and type of processes required to make the part, and subcontracted operations such as plating or painting. For some prototype applications we provide expedited service and ship within 72 hours of receipt of the quote request. Some items may require 12 weeks to produce because of issues such as complex manufacturing processes, lead-times for special raw materials, or time to produce tooling or to complete part approval processes. We will identify a part’s leadtime on our quote.
How do I request a quote from Laystrom?
Email inside.sales@laystrom.com. They will need the part number, part revision, and expected order quantities as well as any information that has changed since our last quote or order. Review of pricing and leadtimes for previously produced parts can take as little as a few hours to as much as a few days.
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GENERAL
Who is Laystrom Manufacturing Co.?
Laystrom Manufacturing was founded in 1951 by members of the Laystrom family to produce custom component parts and assemblies for OEM equipment manufacturers nationally and internationally. The company is owned and managed primarily by 3rd generation family members who work actively in the business daily. The company operates a 65,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Chicago.
QUOTING AND ORDERING
How do I request a quote from Laystrom?
Email inside.sales@laystrom.com. They will need the part number, part revision, and expected order quantities as well as any information that has changed since our last quote or order. Review of pricing and leadtimes for previously produced parts can take as little as a few hours to as much as a few days.
How long is the quote price valid?
Quoted prices are valid for 90 days from time of quote, unless otherwise specified. Due to market conditions of raw material and other outside services, the quoted prices are subject to change based upon conditions beyond our control. It is also a common practice to vary pricing based on changes in commodity price indexes (reported for steel, aluminum, copper, gold, and stainless steel) within the 90 days noted above.
For items previously not quoted or produced by Laystrom, please contact your sales representative, or contact us directly
Email sales@laystrom.com. In your email, please indicate part number, part revision, expected order quantities and need dates as well as EAU information, the date the quote is needed, and anything else which will help us address your request appropriately. Include all engineering information such as PDF files, CAD models, specifications, and if tooling is available for transfer to us. Providing a quote for a part that is new to Laystrom can take as little as a day to as much as a few weeks.
What is your standard leadtime?
It is difficult to provide a “Standard leadtime” without specific details regarding the particular part, the raw material type, the number and type of processes required to make the part, and subcontracted operations such as plating or painting. For some prototype applications we provide expedited service and ship within 72 hours of receipt of the quote request. Some items may require 12 weeks to produce because of issues such as complex manufacturing processes, lead-times for special raw materials, or time to produce tooling or to complete part approval processes. We will identify a part’s leadtime on our quote.
MANUFACTURING
What is the minimum and maximum gauge part you can manufacture?
Laystrom Manufacturing Co. has several production methods – all of which have different manufacturing capabilities. Our stamping methods can process materials from .005” to .187” thick. Our laser can cut material up to 1” thick in some applications, with the majority of what we process being from .030” to .25” thick. Our turret presses typically process material from .030” to .12” thick.
How do you control your manufacturing processes?
Every part we manufacture starts with a rigorous new part introduction planning process. During the NPI process, we review your engineering data and your specific requirements in order to develop and document a manufacturing process, raw material and subcontract specifications, inspection methods, and packaging. Shop orders are generated for each production run; the process on the Shop Order reflects the approved manufacturing process and is rigorously followed. Changes from the approved methods are controlled through Process Change requests for the life of the part.