Machine shop · Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Custom machining. Careful execution.

Milling, turning, and difficult parts in difficult materials. Aluminum, stainless, and specialty alloys including Inconel, made to your drawing and inspected at every operation.

  • Milling
  • Turning
  • Inconel
  • Stainless
  • Aluminum
  • Repair & remake
The Kieffer Machine LLC mascot: a friendly cartoon milling machine with big eyes, a coolant-hose antenna, and the company logo plate on its chest, surrounded by curling metal chips
Processes
Milling · Turning
Turned Ø
0.25–5 in
Length
Up to ~10 in
Quantity
1 to 500 pcs
Location
Lansdale, PA
Capabilities

What we make

Bring us your drawing, CAD file, or part-replacement challenge. We review the requirements, tooling, and fixturing before quoting the work.

  • 01
    A contoured block being milled, still clamped in the vise with coolant on the part

    Milling

    Milled parts made to your drawing, from single pieces to production runs.

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  • 02
    A steel part being turned on a lathe, held in a three-jaw chuck and supported by a live center

    Turning

    Turned parts from roughly ¼ inch to 5 inches in outside diameter, up to about 10 inches long.

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  • 03
    A set of machined 304 stainless steel parts: cross-drilled bushings, threaded adapters, hex nuts and pins

    Challenging Materials

    Aluminum, stainless steel, and specialty alloys including Inconel.

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  • 04

    Repair & Part Recreation

    Worn or broken component? We can evaluate it for repair or remake it.

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Will it fit?

The quick spec sheet

A fast way to see whether your part is in our range.

Kieffer Machine LLC is a custom machine shop in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. We mill and turn parts to customer drawings in aluminum, stainless steel, and specialty alloys including Inconel, from a single piece to production runs of up to 500, depending on the project.

Kieffer Machine LLC capability summary
ProcessesMilling and turning
MaterialsAluminum, stainless steel, specialty alloys including Inconel
Turned diameterApprox. 0.25–5 in OD
Turned lengthUp to approx. 10 in
QuantitiesSingle parts to runs of up to 500 pieces, depending on the project
Surface finishHeld per drawing or customer specification
EquipmentHardinge and Haas
DeliveryShipping or local drop-off

Sizes are approximate and typical for turned parts. Suitability depends on the drawing, material, and how the part must be held. Send it over and we will tell you.

Our work

Parts off our machines

Finished parts and projects from our shop.

Quality & process

How a job runs

Quality checks are part of the machining process, not an afterthought.

  1. 01

    Send the drawing

    Email a CAD file or a hand drawing. Call if you would rather talk it through first.

  2. 02

    Review and quote

    We study the print, plan tooling and fixturing, and build those into the quote up front.

  3. 03

    Machine with checks

    Parts are inspected after every operation before moving on to the next one.

  4. 04

    Final inspection

    Finished parts are checked against the agreed drawing, then shipped or dropped off locally.

Working with us

Straight answers. Checked parts.

  • Direct access to your machinist

    Work directly with the machinist making your parts. Your question goes straight to the person with the answer.

  • Inspection built into the job

    Quality checks happen after each operation and again before parts leave the shop, against the agreed drawing and requirements.

  • Upfront quoting

    Anticipated tooling and fixturing are included in the quote. Low overhead keeps our quotes competitive.

  • Repeat orders welcome

    When a repeat job can reuse existing fixtures and tooling, it may reduce setup costs. Ask about planning around recurring needs.

FAQ

Common questions

What do I need for a quote?

Email your CAD file or hand drawing with the project details. Include material, quantity, and timing if known. We will review the information and discuss any questions.

Do you offer milling and turning?

Yes. Kieffer Machine LLC offers both milling and turning.

Which materials do you machine?

Aluminum, stainless steel, and specialty materials including Inconel. Contact us to discuss your material and part requirements.

What size parts can you make?

Typical turned-part dimensions are approximately ¼ to 5 inches in outside diameter and up to 10 inches long. Suitability depends on the drawing and machining requirements, so contact us about your part.

Can you make batches?

Yes. Runs up to approximately 500 pieces may be considered depending on the job. Repeat orders are welcome.

Can you repair or remake a broken part?

We can evaluate worn or broken components for repair or recreation. The required dimensions, material, and specifications must be established for the job.

How are parts inspected?

Inspection takes place after machining operations and again on the finished part against agreed requirements.

What is the turnaround time?

Turnaround is discussed for each project. Contact us with your drawing, quantity, and timing needs.

Where are you located?

Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Contact us to discuss shipping or local delivery arrangements.

Start a job

Have a drawing? Send it over.

Send your CAD file or hand drawing and we will review it, then come back to you with questions or a quote. Prefer to talk first? Call and ask about turnaround for your part.