heavy industrial machining
Precision Machining and Diamond Wire Cutting On-Site & In-Shop for Heavy Industrial and Manufacturing Customers.
Heavy Industrial Machining & Large-Scale Cutting Services
In-Place Machining Company has been serving the needs of a wide range of Heavy Industrial and Manufacturing customers for over 40 years with complete On-site Field Machining, On-Site Measurement & Alignment, Diamond Wire Cutting, and other Large Scale Cutting & Drilling Services.
Our Work In Action

Industrial Gantry Mill Repair with IPM Machine Tools

Metalstitch Cold Cast Iron Repair of Gantry Mill

Wire Sawing Opens Up Wastewater Facility to Increased Flow

Refurbish Pump Station Flange Face
Quality Work Done Safely… It’s In Everything We Do
Working safely protects employees, equipment, customers, customer assets, and vendors
Our Extensive Capabilities
IPM provides on-site machining, alignment, welding and Large Scale Cutting & Drilling services to a wide range of Heavy Industrial and Manufacturing customers worldwide. Our experienced machinists, welders and engineers travel to our customers’ facilities to repair large industrial equipment installations that can not be economically disassembled and/or transported to a local machine shop.
- Line Boring
- Journal & Shaft Refurbishment Including Sleeve Installation
- Custom Weld Repairs Including R-Stamp Certified Welds
- Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) of Suspected Cracks
- Foundation & Pedestal Machining
- On-Site Flange Facing
- Slew Bearing Surfaces
- In-Place Threaded Hole Repair
- Measurement & Alignment of Machinery
Heavy Industrial Diamond Wire Cutting
IPM’s Diamond Wire Cutting service has been flush cutting motor pads in paper mills and industrial plants for over 15 years. Smooth cuts to floors allow safe walkways when complete or expedite preparations for new pads.
- Motor Pedestal Flush Cuts
- Core Drill Foundation Plates
- Heat Exchanger Cuts
- Press Foundation Cutting and Drilling
- Specialized Tank Cutting
- Equipment Modification Cutting
Job Stories
Projects completed over our 40 years of operation include on-site repair at Hoover Dam; Hydro Tasmania; the San Francisco Bay Bridge; and Milwaukee’s Miller Park—just to name a few.
View all JobsIPM’s Innovative On-Site Machining “Leafs” Nothing to Chance
IPM was recently contracted by Thompson Metal Fab in Vancouver, WA to perform precision machining on two large closure leaf assemblies for use at the McNary Dam.
IPM Doubles Client’s Machining Capacity On-Site
By contributing technicians and machine tools, IPM was recently able to effectively double a client’s current large diameter VTL turning capacity – temporarily, without substantial capital outlay, and under their own roof.
Contact IPM Today to See How We Can Help You
Discover the advantage of working with an industry partner with over 40 years of machining experience.
Related Services
IPM offers a wide range of services for the Hydro Power Industry including On-Site Field Machining, R-Stamp Certified Welding, Metalstitch® Cold Cast Iron Repair, and complete Laser, Optical, and Mechanical alignment. High precision and custom engineered solutions are central to all of our services.
Field Machining
Field machining services are IPM’s specialty for over 40 years, with an experienced team of skilled technicians.
On-Site Alignment & Measurement
We provide a wide range of laser & optical alignment, measurement, and inspection services that complement our on-site services.
On-Site Welding Services
IPM is the leader in complex on-site welding specializing in R-Stamp Certified Welding, structural welding and weld overlays.
Metalstitch® Cold Cast Iron Repair
The proven method for repairing cracked, damaged, or broken cast iron using advanced engineering and fatigue analysis.





