Machine Shop
Why Choose Lipkvich Fabrication’s Machine Shop?
Located in Pittsfied, Maine, Lipkvich Fabrication’s machine shop provides precision machining, prototyping, and production support across a wide variety of industries including agriculture, forestry, marine, heavy equipment, and custom fabrication. We combine deep experience, precision equipment, and a commitment to quality to deliver parts that meet your specifications on time and on budget.
Key advantages we offer:
- In-house design and machining under one roof
- Broad materials capability (steel, stainless, aluminum, tool steels, exotic alloys)
- Tight tolerances, repeatability, and excellent surface finishes
- Short-run to medium-run production capacity
- Responsive customer support and fast turnaround
- Onsite inspections, quality control, and testing
Our Machine Shop Capabilities
At Lipkvich Fabrication, our machine shop is fully equipped to handle both simple and complex tasks. Our goal is to be your one-stop shop for precision machining.
Lathe Turning
- Max swing 26 inches max length 60 inches
- Custom single point threading for odd sizes
- 4140 pins and bushings
- Turning of shafts, bushings, collars, threaded components
Drilling, Boring, & Reaming
- Drilling, tapping, thread milling
- Precision boring and reaming to achieve tight clearance fits
- Spot facing, chamfering, countersinking
Grinding & Finishing
- Surface grinding for flatness and fine finishes
- Deburring, edge breaking, polishing
Specialty & Secondary Operations
- Keyway cutting
- Broaching
- Welding fixtures and component assembly
- Heat treating coordination (in-house or via trusted partners)
Materials We Work With
We pride ourselves on versatility. Some of the materials we regularly machine:
- Carbon steels, structural steels
- Stainless steels (304, 316, 410, etc.)
- Aluminum alloys (6061, 7075, 2024)
- Tool steels
- Brass, bronze, copper
- Exotic alloys (Inconel, Hastelloy, etc.) – contact us for feasibility
Industries We Serve & Applications
Because our team’s experience is broad, we’ve provided machining services for:
- Agriculture & forestry equipment – shafts, couplers, brackets
- Heavy equipment & off-road machinery – pins, bushings, housings
- Industrial manufacturing – tooling, dies, fixtures, automation parts
- Custom projects & prototyping – one-off machines, specialty parts
- OEM support & replacement parts – when you need a fast, precise turn
If you have a part that requires tight tolerances, complex geometry, or challenging materials, we can help you take it from concept to finished component.
Typical Turnaround Times & Capacity
We recognize that time is often a critical factor for our customers. While lead times depend on complexity and workload, here’s what you can generally expect:
- Simple parts / small runs: 1 to 5 business days
- Moderate complexity / medium runs: 1 to 2 weeks
- Complex, high-precision parts or large runs: 2 to 4+ weeks
- Rush available at the discretion of management
Because we manage much of the process in-house, we can often respond faster than subcontracted shops with fewer points of handoff.
Machine & Equipment Highlights
Below is a representative list of key pieces of machinery and tools we utilize:
- Vertical and horizontal manual mills
- lathes and drill press
- Surface grinding
- Please remove tooling systems:…
- Broaching machine
- hydraulic press
- screw machine
- hydraulic swag machine
- precision computerized band saw
Case Studies & Portfolio Examples
We’ve delivered parts and services in numerous real-world applications:
- Replacement bushings and pins for forestry harvesters
- Precision parts for farm machinery attachments
- Prototype parts for industrial equipment manufacturers
- Repair or remanufacture of worn or obsolete parts
Geographic Reach & Customer Base
Though our shop is based in Pittsfied, Maine, we serve clients throughout Maine, the New England region, and nationally. We regularly ship machined parts via freight carriers, UPS, and common carriers.
Local clients also benefit from our proximity — we can support drop-offs, pickups, or onsite consultation.
Request a Quote / Start Your Project
Ready to move forward? Getting started is easy:
- Submit your drawings, CAD files (STEP, IGES, DXF, etc.), or sketches
- Tell us about material, desired finish, tolerances, quantity, and timeline
- We’ll evaluate and provide a competitive, transparent quote
- Once approved, we schedule your work and keep you updated through production
Click the Start Your Project link to submit your request, or give us a call at 207-735-6526 to discuss your machining needs.
