Morton Metalcraft Co. (Morton, IL)--a large contract fabricator of sheet metal parts for manufacturers of farming, off-highway and industrial products--faced this obstacle when it teamed with John Deere & Co. to develop two cab frames for a new G Series backhoe.
Producing the new cab frame was daunting, particularly from the inspection standpoint. Although the company had relied on state-of-the-art digital inspection equipment and CMMs, these were too slow to meet the production requirements. Something faster and simpler was needed.