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, modern 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. Below is a breakdown of what we can do:

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
• Marine & boating – prop shaft adaptors, marine fittings
• 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.

Our Process & Quality Assurance

We believe transparency, communication, and rigorous quality standards are just as important as the machining itself.

1. Engineering & Quoting
   You send us a drawing, model (STEP, IGES, etc.), or sketch, and we assess feasibility, cost, and lead time. We’ll often offer suggestions to improve manufacturability or reduce cost.
2. Setup & Programming
   Our CAM programmers generate optimized toolpaths, considering material removal strategy, fixturing, and tool life.
3. Machining & Inspection
   As machining proceeds, critical dimensions are checked via in-process metrology (CMMs, micrometers, indicators). After completion, parts go through final inspection.
4. Post-Processing
   If needed, parts can receive surface finishes (anodizing, plating, painting), heat treatment, or additional machining operations.
5. Delivery & Support
   Finished components are packaged, labeled, and shipped. We stand behind our work — if any part fails to meet your specifications, we’ll work with you to remedy.

We maintain strict quality control standards, using calibrated measuring equipment, inspection documentation, and traceability to ensure you get the part you need.

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

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 (Sample List)

Below is a representative list of key pieces of machinery and tools we utilize (please confirm actual machines used in your shop):

• CNC vertical milling centers (e.g. Haas VF series)
• 4-axis and 5-axis machining centers
• CNC lathes with live tooling
• Manual mills, lathes, and drill presses
• Surface grinders, cylindrical grinders
• CMM and high-accuracy measuring tools
• Tooling systems: end mills, indexable inserts, live tooling, rotary tables

Our investments in modern equipment enable us to maintain efficiency, precision, and consistency for your components.

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
• Custom components for marine propulsion systems
• Prototype parts for industrial equipment manufacturers
• Repair or remanufacture of worn or obsolete parts

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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:

1. Submit your drawings, CAD files (STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, etc.), or sketches
2. Tell us about material, desired finish, tolerances, quantity, and timeline
3. We’ll evaluate and provide a competitive, transparent quote
4. 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.