Full-Service Machine Shop
Welcome to Northland-Willette—where raw metal meets precision craftsmanship. We’re not just a shop; we’re your partner in turning ideas into reality. Need a custom part machined to perfection? A prototype built fast? Or maybe a broken component restored to like-new condition? We’ve got you covered.
Why choose us? Because we know downtime costs you money, and sloppy work isn’t an option. We’re here to save you headaches, meet your deadlines, and exceed your expectations. Got a tough project? Bring it on—let’s build something great together. Contact us today for a quote, and see why Northland-Willette is the name industry leaders like Electric Boat trust.
Our Equipment
A full-service machine shop operates a wide range of machines to handle everything from raw material shaping to precision finishing. These shops are equipped to tackle diverse projects—custom parts, repairs, prototypes—across industries like manufacturing, automotive, or aerospace. Here’s a rundown of the core machines you’d typically find in a well-rounded setup:
- Lathes:
- Spins the workpiece against a cutting tool to create cylindrical parts like shafts, bushings, or pulleys.
- CNC lathes add computer precision for complex shapes and repeatability.
- Milling Machines:
- Uses rotating cutters to remove material from a stationary workpiece, ideal for slots, flat surfaces, or intricate 3D shapes.
- CNC mills dominate here for automated, high-accuracy work.
- Drill Presses:
- Drills precise holes into metal or plastic—think bolt holes or mounting points.
- Can range from manual to CNC-controlled for deeper, tighter tolerances.
- Grinding Machines:
- Smooths surfaces or sharpens edges with abrasive wheels, perfect for finishing parts to exact dimensions or polishing them up.
- Types include surface grinders and cylindrical grinders.
- CNC Machines:
- Computer-controlled versions of lathes, mills, or even routers. They’re the backbone of modern shops, churning out complex parts with minimal human error.
- Band Saws:
- Cuts raw stock (bars, rods, plates) into manageable sizes before machining.
- Horizontal or vertical, depending on the shop’s focus.
- Welding Equipment:
- MIG, TIG, and arc welders for joining metal pieces or repairing broken parts.
- Often paired with grinding for a seamless finish.
- Boring Machine:
- Enlarges or refines existing holes with precision, critical for engine cylinders or bearing housings.
- Press Brake:
- Forms flat sheets into angles or curves, handy for enclosures or brackets.
- Surface Plate and Inspection Tools:
- Not a “machine” per se, but essential for quality control—think gauges, calipers, and CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines) to verify tolerances.
Contact Northland-Willette
Our location in Plainville, MA is ideally suited to serve all of New England.