{"id":431,"date":"2025-03-03T16:50:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T16:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sections.aws.org\/cleveland\/?p=431"},"modified":"2025-03-03T16:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T16:50:32","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%80explore-flexturs-innovative-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sections.aws.org\/cleveland\/2025\/03\/03\/%f0%9f%9a%80explore-flexturs-innovative-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"?Explore Flextur&#8217;s Innovative Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cleveland AWS section will be hosting a factory tour on Tuesday, <strong>March 11th at 6:00 pm<\/strong>.&nbsp; The tour will take place at Flextur located at <strong>16875 Jericho Road, Dalton, Ohio 44618.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flextur is a U.S. manufacturer specializing in welding and work cell solutions.&nbsp; A family-owned and operated company, Flextur designs and produces welding tables, welding fixtures, workbenches, material handling stations, and complementary solutions for cobot welding, such as docking stations and Quick-Change tables. Their products are built with a focus on LEAN principles, durability, and efficiency \u2013 helping businesses optimize workflow and maximize productivity. The evening will begin with an overview of Flextur\u2019s business history and manufacturing practices, followed by a guided facility tour. On the tour, attendees will see how Flextur products are manufactured. Some of the manufacturing steps include laser cutting, press brake operation, both manual and robotic welding, and painting.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting \/ facility tour will start at 6 pm.&nbsp; Enjoy a classic Amish haystack dinner, a build-your-own layered meal featuring a variety of fresh ingredients. And, of course, no meal would be complete without a local favorite &#8211; fry pies for dessert! There will be no charge for attending the meeting. Come and enjoy an evening of great conversation, excellent food, and an inside look at Flextur\u2019s innovative manufacturing facility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RSVP: To register, or if you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to the Cleveland section <a href=\"cleveland@awssections.org\">cleveland@awssections.org<\/a> or call Mike Barrett at (216)-212-2021.&nbsp; Please register by <strong>Sunday, March, 9th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Flextur Company &#8211; \u00a0<strong>16875 Jericho Road, Dalton, Ohio 44618<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sections.aws.org\/cleveland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/03\/Cleveland-3.11-Flextur-Factory-Tour.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Cleveland -3.11- Flextur Factory Tour.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-73495c6b-2ee4-45be-a7fb-c6a7db625142\" href=\"https:\/\/sections.aws.org\/cleveland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/03\/Cleveland-3.11-Flextur-Factory-Tour.pdf\">Cleveland -3.11- Flextur Factory Tour<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sections.aws.org\/cleveland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/03\/Cleveland-3.11-Flextur-Factory-Tour.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-73495c6b-2ee4-45be-a7fb-c6a7db625142\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cleveland AWS section will be hosting a factory tour on Tuesday, March 11th at 6:00 pm.&nbsp; The tour will take place at Flextur located at 16875 Jericho Road, Dalton, Ohio 44618. 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