Solving Demanding Metal Parts and Assembly Production

Housing & Construction

Manufacturer of Hardware, Assemblies, Stamping Dies, and Parts for the Housing & Construction Industry

With over 78 years of experience supplying the housing and construction industry, Oberg has built a reputation for producing high-quality, high-volume parts at exceptional value. We apply a rigorous design-for-manufacturing approach to every project—from door locks and electrical connectors to pump motors and power tool components. Our engineering team helps you make your existing product designs easier to manufacture and faster to launch, resolving production bottlenecks and increasing output volumes. Whether you are launching a new product or transitioning an existing product line to improve efficiency, Oberg is your reliable partner.

Manufacturing Capabilities

Oberg provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions capable of supporting the massive scale and reliability required by the housing and construction markets:

• Tooling & Stamping: In-house engineering design (progressive dies and fixtures), comprehensive tooling rework programs, and over 50 mechanical and hydraulic presses ranging from 5 to 400 tons.
• Machining, Turning & EDM: Advanced 3/4/5-axis milling, mill/turn operations, Swiss turning, hard turning lathes, and precision wire and sinker EDM.
• Precision Grinding: Expertise in surface, centerless, and multi-axis OD/ID grinding, backed by advanced lapping and polishing techniques.
• Specialized Secondary Processes: Vacuum heat treating, cryogenics, laser and TIG welding, electropolishing, deburring, and validated special processes.
• Assembly & Automation: Fully automated assembly cells, precision product handling, integrated vision systems, and CMM inspection, along with comprehensive kitting, packaging, and labeling services.

Housing and Construction Assemblies, Stamping Dies, and Parts We Manufacture

Below are examples of the specialized housing and construction components, tooling, and assemblies we manufacture to support global infrastructure and residential building:

• Lock Hardware
• Construction Fastening Hardware
• Electronic Contactor Assemblies
• Precision Assemblies
• Progressive Stamping Dies
• Stamped Parts
• Other

Materials Used

Construction hardware demands extreme durability and strength. We expertly manufacture components from a diverse range of resilient materials, including:

• Copper
• Brass
• Bronze
• Stainless Steel
• Aluminum
• Cold Rolled Steel
• Titanium
• PEEK
• Thermoplastics

How Oberg Manufactures Housing and Construction Assemblies, Stamping Dies, and Parts

Producing hardware for millions of homes and commercial buildings requires robust manufacturing strategies that prioritize material optimization, scaleability, and uncompromising quality.
Oberg’s manufacturing approach includes:

• Design Optimization (DFM/DFA): Collaborating early in the design phase to simplify assemblies, minimize waste, and engineer components for maximum high-volume manufacturability.
• Progressive Die Engineering: Designing high-volume, high-precision tooling to maximize material utilization, part production rates, and equipment uptime.
• Turnkey Stamping & Assembly Integration: Combining high-speed stamping, fastening, finishing, and complex product assembly into a single, highly efficient, and automated manufacturing stream.
• Seamless Project Transfers: Utilizing dedicated project managers and logistics teams to smoothly transfer large stamping projects into our facilities without disrupting your supply chain.
• Automated In-Process Validation: Integrating sophisticated vision systems and automated inspections to maintain flawless consistency across multi-million-part production runs.

The Oberg Advantage

• Innovators in the Field: Our tooling expertise gives you smarter, more cost-efficient solutions.
• Full-Service Scale and Logistics: Oberg has the capacity to handle the largest projects. We offer long-term supply contracts, volume-based pricing, and inventory stocking programs, operating as a true extension of your supply chain.
• A Track Record of Success: Supported by over 50 stamping presses and our legendary die engineering capabilities, we deliver exactly what your project needs. It is why you will find Oberg’s precision metal components and assemblies in millions of homes and offices worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions: Housing & Construction Manufacturing

What types of components does Oberg manufacture for the housing and construction industry?
We manufacture a wide array of high-volume parts and assemblies found in millions of homes and commercial buildings. Common products include door lock hardware, construction fastening hardware, electronic contactor assemblies, precision assemblies, electrical connectors, pump motors, and power tool components. We also design and build the progressive stamping dies used to produce these parts.
Can Oberg handle large project transfers from other suppliers?
Yes. Oberg acts as a full-service supplier with the immense capacity and logistics required to handle massive projects. Our project managers and manufacturing engineers are highly experienced in smoothly transferring large stamping and assembly projects from other suppliers into our facilities to improve your efficiency, without disrupting your supply chain.
Is Oberg equipped for high-volume, long-term production?
Absolutely. With a facility featuring over 50 mechanical and hydraulic stamping presses (ranging from 5 to 400 tons) and fully automated assembly cells, we are built for scale. We routinely partner with customers on long-term supply contracts, volume-based pricing, and customized inventory stocking programs.
What materials do you commonly process for construction hardware?
Construction hardware demands strength and reliability. We regularly machine and stamp components from durable materials such as Copper, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Cold-Rolled Steel, Titanium, PEEK, and various Thermoplastics.
How can Oberg’s engineering team improve my existing product designs?
We apply a strict Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly (DFM/DFA) approach to every project. If you have an existing product, our engineers will evaluate it to find ways to make it easier to manufacture, faster to assemble, and more cost-efficient, all while resolving any current production bottlenecks you may be facing.
Do you offer complete assembly and packaging services?
Yes. To provide true turnkey solutions, Oberg combines stamping, machining, fastening, and finishing with fully automated product assembly. Our dedicated assembly cells also feature in-process automated inspection, kitting, labeling, and final packaging.
Why should we choose Oberg for our stamping dies?
Oberg is an innovator in the field. We pioneered the industry’s original high-volume, high-precision tooling designs that are still used today to manufacture most metal parts for the housing and construction markets. Our tooling expertise ensures optimized material utilization, faster part production rates, and maximum equipment uptime for your programs.