Government field & military machining
IPM supports our Military, Scientific, & Government Clients with the best high-precision field machining available.
Machining Services for Military, Government & Scientific Research
In-Place Machining Company has been serving the needs of the Military, the Scientific Community, and our Governmental customers for over 40 years. We can fully support the special security, accountability, chain of custody, and ultra-high technical standards required by these types of customers. In addition, IPM has maintained an excellent record of contract performance both directly for the US Government as well as for a wide range of prime contractors.
Our Work In Action
National Ignition Facility Target Chamber with IPM Machine
NIF Target Chamber Repair with IPM Custom Machine Tool
Machine in Vacuum Test Chamber
Reactor Tube Cutting Fixture
Quality Work Done Safely… It’s In Everything We Do
Working safely protects employees, equipment, customers, customer assets, and vendors
Our Customers
IPM provides on-site machining, welding, Metalstitch® cold cast iron repair, alignment, engineering, diamond wire cutting, and other related mechanical repair and services to our government, military, and scientific customers worldwide. Our skilled machinists, welders, and engineers travel to our customers’ facilities to repair large industrial equipment and infrastructure installations that can not be economically disassembled and/or transported to a local machine shop.
Examples of our Military, Government, and Scientific customers include:
- US Army, including the Army Corps of Engineers
- US Navy (Submarine & Surface Fleet)
- US Coast Guard
- Military Sealift Command
- Department of Energy (National Labs)
- NASA
- TVA
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Department of Transportation
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 our Military, Government, and Scientific customers 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.
