Kaiser Manufacturing

Unwinding after the IMTS Show Committee in Atlanta our company founder, Chris Kaiser, hits the bullseye with a throwing star! Who knew ??

Here are some practical 5S tips that every shop can use, starting with the basics. Lean success starts with visual control, clean work areas, and smart storage.

At Kaiser Manufacturing, our Kaizen Shadow Foam® is built for teams who want to put those 5S tips into action—by organizing tools, preventing FOD, and making everything visible at a glance. https://zurl.co/u6vxH

If you're organizing a socket set or a series of similar-sized components, laser engraving becomes crucial for fast identification and tool accountability. On the other hand, for easily recognizable tools like pliers or hammers, the milled pocket alone does the job, no extra marking needed.
Want to learn more about foam engraving and design options we offer? Visit kaiser-mfg.com

Let’s connect at FABTECH! Stop by to chat about your next 5S project and pick up a free sample. Booth D37208 in Lakeside Center (job shop pavilion).
September 8th – 11th – McCormick Place | Chicago, Illinois

Check out this custom U-shaped Kaizen Shadow Foam® insert installed directly around a fixture on the machine!

We love seeing the creative ways our customers use Kaizen Shadow Foam® to boost efficiency and workspace organization. This insert not only protects critical components but keeps them exactly where they’re needed, right at the point of use.

Every shop is unique. That’s why we offer completely custom foam layouts, whether for drawers, machines, toolboxes, or mobile kits. Got a creative idea?
Let’s bring it to life - kaiser-mfg.com

Sometimes our shadow boards can look like a work of art. But make no mistake...every curve, cut, and contour serves a purpose.

Our Kaizen Shadow Foam® layouts are designed for precision tool control, asset protection, and efficiency. Whether you see it as industrial organization or functional art, we’ll take that as a compliment 😎. We believe your workspace should look as good as it performs.
Order your custom storage solution at kaiser-mfg.com

Meet Caleb, our summer intern!
Over the past three months, Caleb learned how we bring custom Kaizen Shadow Foam® projects to life — from 3D scanning tools to creating precision CAD layouts, to machining the final inserts. He leveled up his CAD skills and wrapped up his internship with a unique final project: designing and building a fully customized travel case.

During the school year, Caleb runs a side business cutting hair. He created the perfect custom foam insert for his case holding his clippers, guards, and accessories.
We’re proud of the skills he’s built here at KM and can’t wait to see what he tackles next in his future in manufacturing!

If you are looking to standardize workstations with Kaizen Shadow Foam® our CNC-milled inserts make it easy to create a visual, organized, and professional workspace across your entire facility.

Instead of spending hours hand-cutting identical boards, we can deliver perfectly matched inserts in high volumes, saving time and reducing errors. The result is simple standardization that boosts efficiency, prevents tool loss, and keeps production running smoothly.

We're no stranger to creating complex multi-layer case inserts. If you're in need a truly custom storage solution, we've got you covered.

Lean isn’t a one-time fix, it’s a mindset. This Industry Week article hits the nail on the head: lasting change takes clarity, consistency, and ownership. Support your lean goals by making organization visual and standard. Less time searching. Fewer mistakes.

Read more: https://zurl.co/c6jA5

How Do We Make Lean Stick? Four Essentials for Lasting Change A look at the principles, behaviors, motivators and enablers that are key to a continuous-improvement culture transformation.

Photo Scan It – the smarter, faster way to create professional-grade Shadow Foam® inserts using just your smartphone and a simple mail-order kit. Visit photoscanit.com to order

Traditional vertical tool racks can be dangerous. Tool Caddy holds CNC tools horizontally, reducing the risk of cuts and allowing coolant to drain into a built-in drip pan. 82 tool holder pockets, easy mobility, and heavy-duty casters make it a safer, smarter option to move and store tools around the shop. https://kaisermanufacturing.com/pages/tool-caddy