Helena, Montana
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Services & Capabilities

Precision CNC machining services.

From one-off prototypes to short production runs, Montana Machining supports automotive, aerospace, and general engineering projects with flexible machining capacity.

Rapid Prototyping

Partner with us early in the design process for quick-turn prototypes and iterative engineering support. Prototype machining for R&D teams. Design-for-manufacturing input before you commit to tooling. Fast feedback loops so you can test, adjust, and refine.

R&D Prototype Machining
DFM Input Before Tooling
Fast Iterative Feedback Loops

Custom Parts

Precision components machined to your print. Bracketry, housings, plates, and prismatic parts. Shafts, pins, bushings, and threaded features. One-off replacements and small production runs. If you have a drawing or a model, we can quote it.

Bracketry, Housings & Plates
Shafts, Pins & Bushings
One-off & Small Production Runs

Engineering & Design Support

Bring us a concept, a sketch, or a problem. We provide manufacturability feedback, material selection guidance, and fixture and tooling design support. The goal is a part that costs less to make and performs better in the field.

Engineering and prototyping desk with CAD model, machined aluminum part, digital caliper, print drawings, and CNC mill
Manufacturability Feedback
Material Selection Guidance
Fixture & Tooling Design

Manufacturing & Assembly

Production-ready processes for repeat orders and scaling programs. Consistent cycle times. Repeatable setups. Sub-assembly and kitting so you receive a complete part, ready to install or ship.

Consistent Cycle Times
Repeatable Setups for Scaling
Sub-Assembly & Kitting
Shop Capacity

Capabilities That Back the Services

CNC Milling

Precision 3-axis and 4-axis milling for complex geometries, pockets, and features. Tight-tolerance prismatic parts. Production and one-off components.

CNC milling close-up in operation with end mill cutting aluminum pocket and coolant spray

CNC Turning

Dual-spindle turning with Y-axis live tooling for shafts, bushings, threaded features, and custom round components. Mill-turn capability for parts that need milling and turning in a single setup.

CNC turning close-up with dual-spindle lathe turning a steel shaft with live tooling and cutting coolant

Horizontal Machining

High-precision, high-volume production on a pallet-based horizontal machining center for repeatable, efficient runs.

DMG MORI NHX 5000 horizontal machining center with pallet system and multi-tool magazine

Materials & industries.

We machine common engineering metals and plastics for high-demand applications.

Metals

Aluminum, mild and alloy steels, stainless steel, copper, brass, and more.

Plastics

Delrin/Acetal, Nylon, UHMW, PTFE, and other engineering plastics.

Industries

Automotive, motorsports, aerospace, ag equipment, general engineering, product development.

Have a drawing or model ready?

Reach out and we can discuss similar parts we have machined and what to expect for lead times, finishes, and inspection.