DSM is organized into several departments, each one specializing in a particular process. Some products will travel through every department, while other less complicated products will only go through a few departments.

CAD/CNC Programming
Drafting of design prints and Computer Numeric Control / Robotic programming...

Shearing
Cutting large sheets of metal into smaller raw blanks or to finished size...

Punching
Punching holes in the sheet metal, profiling parts, stamping countersinks...

Laser Cutting
Cutting holes in the sheet metal, profiling parts, etching...

Graining
Removing sharp edges, polishing, buffing, making the parts look pretty...

Forming
Bending the sheet metal to final shape...

Welding
Melting the metal and adding filler to fuse the parts into a weldment assembly...

Plating
Chemical processing to protect from corrosion or add decorative finish...

Painting
Powder coating for cosmetic & protective finish...

Screen Printing
Lettering in colored epoxy ink for logos & legends...

Assembly
Pressing in threaded fasteners, installing screws, riveting, putting it all together...

Inspection
Measuring, recording statistics, observing, testing with verniers, micrometers, CMMs...

Shipping
Labeling, wrapping, boxing, delivery...