Exceeding customer requirements for high-precision, tight-tolerance parts with the help of Shibaura Machine
Performance Gear Systems was founded in 1997 with the mission to be a world leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of high precision plastic gears and actuators. Located in Plainfield, IL, this 50,000 square foot cutting-edge facility brings all disciplines of design, prototyping, engineering, manufacturing, tooling, assembly and inspection under one roof. In the company's twenty-year history, they have partnered with clients around the world in a wide variety of industries from automotive, to household consumer products, to industrial applications.
What the President of Performance Gear Systems says
"You could have the best tool in the world, but if you don't have a reliable, repeatable machine, then it's all for nothing. That's really one of the reasons that we use all-electric Shibaura machines. You know, we've found that over the years they're very consistent, very accurate, and have really helped us to provide our customers with the product that they require."
Pat O'Donnell
President & Founder
"The difference really comes down to service..."
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