Furniture Manufacturing Done Right

World-Class Furniture Companies Depend on Leonhardt Manufacturing

Chrome plated, powder-coated, brushed stainless, carbon steel, low or high volume, batch or just in time … Leonhardt Manufacturing continually exceeds the expectations of a variety of world-class brands in the furniture industry. Our in-house fabrication skills involve CNC rotary and variable radius bending, robotic and manual mig and tig welding, CNC machining and polishing, and metal finishing. But what really sets us apart is our ability to deliver highly cosmetic finishes to customers with demanding aesthetic requirements. For these customers, it’s not just a metal fabrication, it’s art!

The Challenge:

A global furniture designer and manufacturer reached out to Leonhardt looking for a way to combine a variety of bend radii in a single tube that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also economical to produce. The project called for a highly complicated welding sequence that required the chair to be welded in a specific manner to avoid heat distortion.

Our Solution:

Leonhardt understands the importance of providing a polished and flawless product and was prepared to meet the needs of the client. “Helping our customers succeed in their markets is key to our success,” said Jason Jacobs, President and CEO of Leonhardt. “That starts with understanding the unique challenges every customer faces and then applying the right tools and technology to the task.” For this specific client, we applied the latest technology in CNC tube bending equipment, which combines right hand/left hand, rotary draw, and variable radius bending. By eliminating the need for multiple set-ups and doing it all in one state of the art machine, tooling and handling marks were removed, productivity was increased, and lead times were reduced.

In order to avoid the issue of heat distortion and to stay within the tight tolerances for the chair’s design, Leonhardt built a unique weld fixture. “We take great pride in helping our customers succeed, which is why most of them have been working with us for decades,” Jacobs continued.

Our commitment to consistency and quality has allowed Leonhardt to enjoy a 10-year long relationship with this client producing over 11,000 units. This stylish chair continues to be a popular choice for outdoor cafes as well as company cafeterias and will be for years to come.