Frequently Asked Questions
for
Precision Machining
Diversified enough to have access to a variety of top-quality materials and expertise, small enough to be responsive to rush jobs.
Questions:
Answers:
- What are your capabilities?
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We are a one-stop center for precision metal fabrication and precision machining.
We can build your product from start to finish using the latest technology and equipment:
- > Material Acquisition
- > Fabrication
- > CNC Turning and Milling
- > CNC Laser and Waterjet Cutting
- > CNC Punching and Forming
- > Grinding
- > Assembly
- > Painting
- > Quality Assurance Program to
MIL-S 45 208A standard
- Where can we see some of your work samples?
- We proudly showcase samples of our work in the Gallery.
- Why Melanson?
- We're a one-stop shop for all of your fabrication and machining requirements. We can take your project from start to finish including painting and assembly.
- Are you a prototype or production shop?
- We do both. Our focus is low volume, tight tolerance, high mix. Projects range from one piece to several thousand; from the size of a dime, up to 30-ft.-long. If you can draw it, we can probably make it.
- How do you track jobs in production?
- Our computerized shop floor control system tracks all jobs. It starts with the quotes and goes all the way through to real-time invoicing using bar codes.
- Do you provide any value-added services?
- We provide the following value-added services:
- > Consulting
- > Product development
- > Value engineering
- > Electronic archiving of critical
documents - > Product warehousing
- > Drop shipping
- > Delivery on our own trucks
