Company Overview
Kalt Manufacturing, a family-owned company based in Cleveland, Ohio, has been providing specialized manufacturing solutions since 1967. Evolving from a small tool and die operation, the company now operates from a 60,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled facility. Kalt Manufacturing distinguishes itself through its comprehensive in-house capabilities, offering precision machining, large part machining, machinery rebuilding and retrofitting, and advanced engineering services. With over five decades of experience, Kalt serves a diverse range of industries, delivering quality and reliability in its operations.
Products and Services
The company's core offerings include extensive precision machining services, capable of handling parts up to 60,000 lbs. and dimensions up to 476' x 192' x 55' x 48'. Kalt works with a variety of materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, tool steel, and armor plate. Machining processes encompass milling, boring, drilling, profiling, tapping, threading, and more, executed with tight tolerances of ±0.0002. Kalt also specializes in the rebuilding and retrofitting of aging cold forming equipment from manufacturers like National's, Nedschroef's, and Hateburs, offering mechanical, electrical, and lubrication upgrades, alongside spare part manufacturing and over 650 complete machine rebuilds. Furthermore, Kalt provides engineering solutions, assisting with prototype development and machine design from concept to completion, including the creation of OEM replacement parts based on an archive of over 15,000 engineered drawings.
Quality Assurance and Equipment
Kalt Manufacturing maintains a robust Quality Assurance (QA) program that is ITAR and DFAR compliant, meeting or exceeding ISO 9000 standards. The company utilizes a state-of-the-art DEA Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with a 56' x 74' x 200' working envelope and a volumetric tolerance of 0.0006, calibrated annually within a controlled atmospheric environment. This is complemented by over 800 pieces of inspection equipment and an Interactive Business Process Manual (BPM) designed to standardize and optimize all business and manufacturing processes. The facility is equipped with an extensive range of machinery, including multiple CNC G & L/Devlieg boring mills, vertical machining centers, CNC turning centers, and various grinders, ensuring high precision and efficiency in all projects.
