Diesel engine machining & repair
Ship owners and power plant operators who require minimal downtime have relied on In-Place Machining Company for prompt, expert, and dependable service for more than 40 years.
On-Site Field Machining for Diesel Engine Power & Propulsion Users
We perform on-site field machining repairs on large diesel engines aboard ships & barges and at land-based power plants worldwide. IPM completes in-situ machining and alignment projects economically and efficiently in cooperation with owners, classification societies, and manufacturers.
Diesel Engine Machining Services Overview
Our Work In Action
Crankline Geometry Inspection
Crankpin Hardness Test
Honing Crankshaft After Annealing
Remove Damaged Cylinder Head Studs
Quality Work Done Safely… It’s In Everything We Do
Working safely protects employees, equipment, customers, customer assets, and vendors
Our Extensive Capabilities
The following examples represent only a few of the many types of diesel engine repair and on-site field machining services that In-Place Machining Company offers our customers.
- Crankpin and Main Bearing Journal Machining, Grinding, Honing
- Crankshaft Straightening
- Upper & Lower Portable Line Boring
- Cylinder Boring & Sleeving
- Metalstitch® Cold Cast Iron Repair
- Bedplate & Foundation Machining
- Coupling Alignment & Coupling Bolt Hole Machining
- Cylinder Head Stud Hole Repair
- Laser, Optical, Mechanical Alignment
- R-Stamp Certified Welding
- Class Approved Repairs
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.
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IPM’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 Diesel Engine Power & Propulsion 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.
