At Contour Tool & Machine, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern precision through our manual machining capabilities. Our skilled machinists specialize in manual milling services, manual lathe services, saw cutting, and material prep, providing custom solutions for projects that demand flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail.
With a full range of manual grinding machines and support equipment, we are equipped to handle everything from prototype development to precision tooling and short-run production.
Contour Tool & Machine operates a dedicated manual machining department that supports a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, industrial equipment manufacturing, and tool and die production.
We offer a complete range of manual services, including:
Manual Milling Services
Manual Lathe Services
Surface Grinding and Precision Grinding
Saw Cutting and Material Prep
Optical Comparator Inspection
Our experienced machinists use hands-on techniques to achieve precise dimensions, fine finishes, and consistent results—especially for projects where CNC programming is not practical or necessary. By combining machining, grinding, and material prep under one roof, we deliver high-quality parts faster and more cost-effectively.
Our manual milling capabilities are powered by two Bridgeport mills equipped with 9”x42” tables, ideal for precise milling, drilling, and slotting operations. Manual milling services are perfect for low-volume projects, prototypes, tool modifications, and one-off custom parts.
We excel at:
Face milling
Slotting and keyways
Chamfering and countersinking
Hole drilling and tapping
Custom fixture creation
Manual milling allows for greater flexibility, faster turnaround on design changes, and more efficient production of complex or specialty parts that do not require CNC programming.
Our shop features several precision lathes, including a Harrison 16”x50” engine lathe and multiple Hardinge tool room lathes. Our manual lathe services are ideal for turning shafts, bushings, pins, and other cylindrical parts that require close tolerances and fine surface finishes.
Capabilities include:
External and internal turning
Threading
Facing
Boring and reaming
Custom component modification
Our manual lathe services are perfect for prototypes, custom repairs, tool modifications, and specialty component production where precision and adaptability are critical.
Surface grinding is a key part of precision manual machining. We operate an extensive lineup of manual grinders. Our surface grinding capabilities allow us to achieve flatness, parallelism, and tight thickness tolerances on a wide range of materials, including tool steels, stainless steel, and carbide.
Applications include:
Tooling bases
Precision plates
Fixture components
Mold and die blocks
Wear parts
Surface grinding ensures that critical parts meet exact dimensional and surface finish requirements for their intended applications.
Our saw cutting equipment allows us to rough cut materials to the right size and shape, improving workflow efficiency and minimizing material waste. Material prep ensures that stock is properly squared, sized, and ready for machining—saving time and maintaining precision throughout production.
Contour Tool & Machine is committed to delivering parts that meet your specifications. To verify critical dimensions, geometries, and profiles, we utilize five optical comparators.
Optical inspection helps:
Confirm tight tolerance features
Validate contours and profiles
Detect surface imperfections
Ensure first-article quality verification
Manual measurement combined with optical inspection ensures that your parts are ready for immediate use or further assembly without costly delays or rework.
No programming means faster setup for one-off or low-volume parts.
Manual machines allow on-the-fly adjustments to accommodate last-minute design changes.
Ideal for jobs where full CNC setup isn’t cost-effective.
Skilled machinists bring hands-on expertise to every project, ensuring exceptional quality.
In-house saw cutting, material prep, milling, turning, and grinding for efficient workflows.
Need reliable, high-precision manual machining for your next project? Contour Tool & Machine offers expert manual milling services, manual lathe services, surface grinding, saw cutting, and material prep to meet your custom part needs.
Contact us today to request a quote and learn how our manual machining expertise can support your production goals.
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