Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Metal Fabrication Solutions
Since 1957, Dickmann Manufacturing has been a family-owned leader in metal fabrication, delivering precision components to industries across the Midwest. Our 70,000-square-foot facility in Grafton, Wisconsin, houses advanced machinery including CNC press brakes, high-powered lasers, and progressive die systems. With over 60 years of experience, we specialize in metal stamping, forming, laser cutting, and welding, serving sectors like automotive, construction, and consumer goods. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification and PPAP proficiency underscore our commitment to quality, while our Hexagon Romer CMM Absolute Arm ensures rigorous inspection standards. We pride ourselves on agility, offering competitive pricing without compromising quality, and maintaining transparent communication through real-time ERP tracking.Our team of 50 dedicated professionals, led by Dave and Mitch Schneider, focuses on building lasting relationships through personalized service and on-time delivery. By aligning operations to optimize client design and manufacturing needs, we reduce costs while upholding American-made excellence. Our capabilities span prototyping to high-volume production, working with materials like steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and chrome alloy. Additional services such as machining, PEM insertion, and kitting streamline project scopes, ensuring comprehensive solutions for every client.
Services
Metal Fabrication
Metal Stamping
Laser Cutting
Welding
Turret Punching
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We are ISO 9001:2015 certified with 60+ years of metal fabrication expertise.
- Our real-time ERP tracking ensures transparent production updates and on-time delivery.
- We offer competitive pricing matched with overseas competitors while staying local.
- Our family-owned culture prioritizes personalized service and lasting client relationships.
- We maintain a 30-year experienced quality expert to ensure parts meet exact specifications.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
Services
Metal Fabrication
Our metal fabrication services include cutting, bending, and assembling steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. We utilize advanced CNC machinery and laser technology to produce precision components for industries like automotive and construction. With capabilities spanning prototyping to high-volume production, we ensure quality and efficiency in every project.
Metal Stamping
We offer high-capacity metal stamping using 14 punch presses up to 300 tons. Our progressive die systems handle coils up to 10 gauges, ensuring consistent output for complex parts. This service supports industries requiring durable components, including consumer goods and appliances, with tight tolerances and cost-effective scalability.
Laser Cutting
Our 9kW laser cutting technology achieves precision up to .0002" tolerances, cutting mild steel up to 1" and aluminum up to .5". This service caters to clients needing intricate designs and clean edges for applications in lighting, furniture, and industrial equipment, combining speed with dimensional accuracy.
Welding
Our weld shop provides resistance, spot, MIG, and TIG welding by certified professionals. With 3,500 square feet dedicated to welding, we handle projects requiring structural integrity for automotive, construction, and machinery sectors, adhering to ANSI and ASME standards.
Turret Punching
We operate four turret presses (3-30 tons) capable of punching diameters up to 4.5" with thickness ranges from .020 to 3/16. This service supports rapid production of holes, slots, and complex shapes in sheet metal for industries like appliances and consumer goods.
People
Dave Schneider
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Schneider leads with 35+ years in metal fabrication and 20+ in sales management. He focuses on customer satisfaction and competitive pricing, ensuring alignment between client budgets and project goals while fostering team cohesion.
Mitch Schneider
Chief Operating Officer
Mitch Schneider oversees operations with 8 years of hands-on experience at DMC. He drives efficiency improvements and ensures on-time delivery of quality parts, guided by a philosophy of persistence and continuous improvement.
Questions
What industries does Dickmann Manufacturing serve?
We serve automotive, construction, consumer goods, furniture, lighting, and appliance industries with custom metal components.
Are your metal fabrication services ISO certified?
Yes, we are ISO 9001:2015 certified and PPAP proficient for quality assurance.
How do you ensure on-time delivery?
Our ERP software tracks production in real-time, and our shipping team coordinates closely with production schedules to meet deadlines.
What materials do you work with?
We fabricate steel, stainless steel, galvanized, aluminum, chrome alloy, and other metals.
Can you handle both prototyping and large-scale production?
Yes, our facility supports prototyping, low-volume, and high-volume production runs.
