Steel & aluminum customers
We are the metal industry’s leading provider for field machining services. From small repairs to massive modernization projects, IPM can minimize downtime and stretch your budget dollars.
On-Site Field Machining for the Metal Industry
Our dedicated workforce of skilled engineers, machinists, welders, and alignment technicians, work with our huge 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.
Serving The Steel/Metals Producing Industry
Our Work In Action
Leveler Frame Boring Onsite (1 of 2)
Leveler Frame Boring Onsite (2 of 2)
Upper Moving Platen Machining On-Site
Machining 290-Ton BOF Trunnion Pin
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 precision machining services, welding, alignment & measurement that In-Place Machining Company offers to our metal producing and processing customers.
- Mill Housing Faces, Seat & Screw-Down bores machining
- Precision Machining Services for Inter-Stand Equipment, Guide Boxes, Spray Headers & Chock Clamps
- Gearbox Refurbishment, including Bore Welding & Machining
- Drive Motor & Pinion Stand Alignment
- BOF & Ladle Trunnion Planetary Machining without Rotation
- Blast Furnace Lip Ring & Caster Slew Bearing Surfaces
- Drive Motor & Pinion Stand Alignment
- Optical, Laser, and Laser Tracker Measurement & Alignment
- Coilers, Crop Shears & Edgers
- Furnaces, BOF, EAF & Casters
- BOF trunnion machining
- Planetary (rotating orbital) journal machining without shaft rotation
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 metals producing 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.
