HK Metalcraft Plex MES Implementation for Precision Metalforming

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HK Metalcraft Plex MES Implementation for Precision Metalforming

Case study of HK Metalcraft replacing legacy ERP with Plex Manufacturing Cloud to gain serialized inventory, SPC quality checks, and accurate cost visibility.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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HK Metalcraft, a family-owned precision metal stamper founded in 1926, migrated from a highly customized legacy ERP to Plex Manufacturing Cloud. The implementation delivered revision-controlled drawings, live statistical process control, lot traceability, and reduced work-in-process. IT effort shifted from system maintenance to continuous improvement analytics while operators gained mobile workcenters and real-time dashboards.

Key takeaways

Serialized inventory and lot control replaced manual tracking gaps

Live SPC on every dimension reduced customer dimension rejects

Accurate process routings and press scheduling lowered WIP levels

Granular cost structures exposed profit and loss at the part level

Mobile workcenters and IIoT plans enabled real-time performance visibility

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