Our Industries

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Industrial machine shop in Portland, Oregon serving heavy industries and manufacturing companies since 1985.

WIND TURBINES
Skilled technicians, custom tooling, and engineering expertise handle all aspects of main shaft inspection, refurbishment, and bearing seat repairs.

HYDROPOWER
Repair, upgrade, and fabrication of hydro components such as turbine runners, wicket gates, turbine shafts, thrust bearings, and other equipment.

PULP & PAPER
Services that keep your paper machines and pulping equipment running longer and more efficiently while helping you forecast and budget for the future.
Services

INDUSTRIAL MACHINE SHOP
Reliable machine shop specializing in precision machining and engineering. Includes boring, milling, grinding, balancing, thermal spraying, and fabrication.
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PRECISION MACHINING
We specialize in precision machining of critical industrial equipment up to .0005” accuracy. With our engineering-focused repairs, we can meet your dimension requirements no matter how rigorous the requirements and challenging the applications. Our process starts in the pre-machining set-up to ensure reliable results.
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SHAFT MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing custom shafts that meet OEM standards, tight tolerances, rigorous specifications, and fast turnaround time.
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ENGINEERING SERVICES
Mechanical engineering services include failure analysis, reverse-engineering, equipment redesign and upgrades, and engineering-focused repairs.
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PRECISION ROLL GRINDING
Roll grinding and dynamic balancing services for small to large process equipment across a range of industries. Return your rolls to OEM specifications or better, and extend optimum run time.
Learn MoreWestern Machine Works is a Division of In-Place Machining Company (IPM)
One Team for Machining, Cutting & Drilling, Dimensional Metrology, and Machine Alignment
IPM has the largest full-time team of specialized field technicians in North America. With a dedicated on-site and in-shop MACHINING SERVICES DIVISION and a MEASUREMENT & ALIGNMENT SERVICES DIVISION featuring leading metrology companies, IPM is strategically growing a business portfolio that strengthens its position as the preferred turnkey solutions provider for customers across an array of industries.

Field Machining Services

machine Shop Services

Machine Shop Services

Precision Machine Alignment

3D Scanning Services & Sales

ISO/IEC 17025 CALIBRATION & TRAINING
ENGINEERING AND FABRICATION SERVICES YOU CAN TRUST.
Privately owned and operated since 1985, Western Machine Works is committed to producing the highest quality precision roll grinding & balancing, machining, fabrication, welding, metallizing, and engineered solutions for our clients.
With over 50 years of combined expertise, a 34,000 square foot manufacturing facility, and heavy lifting capability, the team at Western Machine Works can handle virtually any challenge you have.
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