Mining & Cement plant machining industries
At IPM we focus on providing the best and most comprehensive on-site field machining, diamond wire cutting, welding, and alignment services for the mining & cement industries.
Mining & Cement Plant Machining On-Site
Our experienced workforce of skilled engineers, machinists, welders, and alignment technicians, work with our extensive inventory of specialized equipment and instrumentation to make it possible for IPM to accommodate any customer requirement, from planned maintenance or modernization to emergency break-downs. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality, most responsive, and uniquely innovative on-site field machining services in the industry.
Serving The Mining/Cement Industry
Our Work In Action

Ball Mill Journal Machining at Chile Copper Mine

Ball Mill Journal Machining at Chile Copper Mine

IPM Machine Wheel Hub Mounting Pads

IPM Machine Sag Mill End Flanges

Turning the gearbox flange face on a coal crusher

IPM Refurbish Ball Mill Journal

Ball Mill Bearing Journal Repair
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 smattering of the many types of on-site field machining, alignment, diamond wire cutting, welding, and measurement services that In-Place Machining Company offers to our customers in the Cement Plant and Mining industries.
- Cement Plant Machining
- Tire and thrust roller machining and Grinding
- Crusher, Pulverizer, Kiln Bearing Journals
- Pump, motor, gearbox Foundation Machining
- Gearbox bore welding, sleeving, and machining
- Ring Gear Repair
- Head & shell flange machining for the mining industry
- Dragline repair including slew bearing seats and car body repairs
- Planetary (rotating orbital) machining without shaft rotation
- Feed and discharge head bearing journal machining
- Metalstitch® cold cast iron repair
- Certified welding
- All types of portable field machining: Milling, Drilling, Boring, Facing
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 Provides Creative Solution for Ball Mill Journal Repair
Badly Scored Ball Mill Bearing Journal Required Quick Turn-Around Repair
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 Mining and Cement 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.




