The Benefits of Working with a Small Precision Machine Shop

When you’re in the market for precision CNC machining services, you likely look for at least three characteristics in the shops you’re vetting:

• High quality

• Cost-effective

• Expert capabilities

But what if you could get all that plus personal attention, meaningful connection, and genuine interest in your project?

You’ll enjoy these perks when you work with Island Machine, where our small size enables us to provide white-glove customer service you won’t find just anywhere. 

Here are the benefits of working with our team instead of a large manufacturer.

Direct Line of Communication

In our small, ISO/AS9100-certified machine shop, you have a direct line of communication with the people making decisions. Because there’s no bureaucracy, you don’t have to wait for your point of contact to get permission to make an adjustment or do something out of the ordinary. 

For example, we can negotiate prices or change delivery methods instantly—no need to obtain clearance from a higher authority first. Without any red tape, you get answers faster, and your project moves forward seamlessly. At Island Machine, the chain of command is short, and the results are swift.

Highly Invested Employees

Small precision machine shops have close-knit teams in which each member is highly invested in their work. With every project, our employees’ names and reputations are on the line, and this transparency motivates them to make high-quality parts. 

Our employees also feel a natural camaraderie, working together to succeed and getting the opportunity to see firsthand just how big of an impact they have on our business and—more importantly—our customers. 

Design for Manufacturing Guidance

Because our shop is small and interacts closely with each customer, our machinists can work directly with your engineers to optimize your design for manufacturing. Guided by our decades of experience, we’ll review your drawing and requirements and offer suggestions to improve your part—often saving you money in the process. 

We align with you to understand the goal you’re trying to achieve. Our team uses Siemens NX CAM/CAD software to support every aspect of product development and ensure excellent results. If we see an opportunity to add value or cut costs, we’ll share it with you. 

For example, we may suggest an alternative material for your part that’s less expensive but yields the same outcome. Or we may advise adjusting your radius so we can use a cost-effective standard tool and achieve better consistency. 

Island Machine: Small Shop, Big Capabilities

With Island Machine, you get technical expertise and a personal touch. You work with quality people and advanced equipment. You benefit from expert capabilities and meaningful connections.

Our AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015-certified business continues to grow, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come. We plan to keep investing in new machines with a focus on technologies that help us do more with fewer people. We’ll also continue recruiting highly skilled machinists who can consistently meet our customers’ needs.

Contact us today for our precision CNC machining services!