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Orbitform experts deliver the right fastening, forming, and assembly solution for manufacturers to achieve their desired outcome. From concept to installation, we design, deliver and support your standard, modular products or custom, complex assembly systems.
Assembly Subject Matter Experts
Our Assembly Experts take the time to review your assembly application thoroughly, including part prints, annual volume, joint function, aesthetics, and more, to ensure we understand your needs.
With seven different forming processes, manufacturers are not tied to one product line when partnering with us. We can assemble samples in our Solutions Lab across our processes to determine force requirements and cycle time, as well as provide samples to manufacturers for evaluation and testing.
We combine the results from our lab work with 30+ years of industry experience to make the best equipment recommendation, even if it isn’t our equipment.


Unbiased Approach
Orbitform designs and builds a wide range of assembly equipment. We provide an Unbiased Approach, that helps our customers find the best forming and fastening solution for their specifications.
- Impact Riveting
- Orbital Riveting/Forming
- Radial Riveting/Forming
- Articulating Roller Forming
- Static Roller Forming
- Hot Upset Forming
- Specialty Press Riveting/Forming
Sister Company - C & B Machinery
- High Precision Double Disc and Super Finishing Clamp Bore Grinding Machines.
- Rebuild, retool, and controls upgrades to existing grinding machines specializing in disc grinders like Besly, Gardner, Giustina, Mattison's, and many more.
- Spindle rebuilds and core exchange programs to minimize machine downtime.
- Hand Scraping of machine ways on any type of machine.


Sister Company - Wardcraft Conveyors
- Custom engineered parts and scrap conveyor solutions.
- Quick die change engineered solutions to minimize changeover time.
- Bulk material handling and feeding.
- Service, parts, and maintenance support of conveyor equipment.
Associations and Memberships
AIAM: The Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan. A non-profit, member driven industry organization. It is a platform for aerospace leaders in the state to work together on a common set of priorities to strengthen and support the continued growth in the industry through talent attraction and new investment in Michigan. www.aiamnow.com
HTI: The Hand Tools Institute, founded in 1935, is the trade association of North American manufacturers of non-powered hand tools and toolboxes. www.hti.org
JAMA: Jackson Area Manufacturers Association is building upon local manufacturers, our skilled workforce, member benefits, and a successful future. www.jacksonjama.org
MMA: Michigan Manufacturers Association. MMA is the state's leading advocate focused solely on securing a prosperous future for Michigan manufacturers. www.mimfg.org

Orbitform's Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Values




Awards
It is awesome when hard work pays off. It is even better when it's recognized. Here are some amazing Orbitformers' that demonstrate what we should strive for.


Community
Orbitform is actively involved in improving our community. Through education, philanthropy, and experiences, we lift up the groups and organizations that our team members hold closest to their hearts.
Compassion and Connection in the Community
Orbitform is actively involved in improving our community. Through education, philanthropy, and experiences, we lift up the groups and organizations that our team members hold closest to their hearts.


Inspiration and Influence in the Industry
As industry thought leaders, Orbitform is a notable participant in various regional and national organizations. Many team members have opportunities to get involved to support their continuing professional development or to represent our expertise as an Orbitform ambassador.
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