On-site Alignment & Measurement
Precision Laser and Optical Alignment & Measurement, Plus Laser Tracker Instrumentation.
Precision On-Site Measurement, Alignment, & Inspection
In-Place Machining Company provides a wide range of laser and optical alignment, measurement, and inspection services that complement our on-site machining. Our experienced in-house calibration department performs calibration to standards traceable according to NIST on thousands of measurement devices.
On-Site Measurement & Alignment Overview
Our Work In Action

Measure Machine Seal with Laser Tracker

FARO Arm Coordinate Measuring Machine

Inspection with Handheld ID Micrometer

Optical Inspection of Gantry Mill Ways
Quality Work Done Safely… It’s In Everything We Do
Working safely protects employees, equipment, customers, customer assets, and vendors
Our Extensive Capabilities
With conceivably the largest and most diverse assortment of laser/optical alignment and measurement instrumentation, IPM is able to ensure precise location, orientation and size measurements before, during, and after our machining operations. Precision measurement is an important part of our on-site field machining services.
- Laser Tracker – FARO and Leica
- Laser Coupling Alignment Systems
- Alignment telescopes
- Jig transits
- Bore Scopes
- Theodolites
- Portable Coordinate 3D Measurement Arm
- Large Assortment of ID Mics & OD Mics
- Electronic Height Micrometers
- Straight-beam Lasers
- Rotating-beam Lasers
- Ultrasonic UT Inspection Equipment
- Magnetic Particle and Dye Penetrant Inspection
- Precision English and Metric ID and OD Micrometers
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 Industries
In-Place Machining Company has the experience you need for specialized onsite machining services for a wide range of renewable energy, aerospace, industrial, and military customers throughout the world. We service nearly all industrial applications requiring high precision onsite repair.