Metal Shop Guide

18 shops · Los Angeles and area

Wire EDM and EDM machining in Los Angeles

Wire and sinker EDM for dies, punches and tight parts in hard metal. What to send and what to ask.

  • 18shops listed
  • 9list a certification
  • 3take small jobs
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18 shops

Delta Hi-Tech

Chatsworth 38 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Sheet metal
  • +4

CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and assemblies for aerospace, defense, medical and automotive programs, from prototypes through volume production.

Certs
AS9100ISO 9001+2
Equipment
5 axis millsMitsubishi BA8+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
Since 1984200 to 499 staff View shop

L.A. Gauge Company

Sun Valley 20 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Polishing
  • +1

Precision machining, specialty metal fabrication and optical polishing of aerospace and defence components, including beryllium parts.

Certs
AS9100ISO 9001+1
Equipment
Mitsui Seiki VX750 5XMazak Nexus 400 11+6
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1954 View shop

G&H Precision

North Hollywood 21 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die

Contract machine shop producing precision components for aerospace, defense, oil, nuclear and energy customers, from prototypes to production.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100
Equipment
5 axis machining centersGromax Sinker EDM+6
Jobs
Production runs
Since 198020 to 49 staff View shop

Micro-Tec

Chatsworth 39 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die

CNC milling, turning and EDM shop producing precision components for aerospace, medical and electronics customers.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100
Equipment
Haas CNC Vertical MillsMori Seiki SL 1A Lathes+5
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1982 View shop

Too Mac Engineering

North Hollywood 21 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Metal fabrication

CNC machining, EDM, custom tooling and mechanical assembly for medical and commercial customers, from prototypes through short and medium production runs.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC Milling CentersCNC Lathe+6
Jobs
Prototypes
3 services View shop

DBC Engineering LLC

Van Nuys 27 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die

Precision machining, grinding, EDM, honing and lapping of aerospace parts, fittings and connectors.

Certs
ISO 9001AS9100+1
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1970 View shop

FINN Tool & Instruments

Canoga Park 38 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Metal fabrication

Precision machining and fabrication of experimental parts, assemblies, tooling, jigs and fixtures for aerospace, aircraft and medical customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mori Seiki Duro CenterMori Seiki Dual Vertical+6
Jobs
Prototypes
3 services View shop

Maroney Company LLC

Northridge 36 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die

Provides precision machining, EDM, tooling and fixture design for aerospace, electronics, medical, marine and energy customers.

Certs
AS9100ISO 9001
Equipment
CNC Sinker EDMWire EDM+1
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 1955 View shop

B.J. Grinding

Burbank 19 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die

Precision grinding, machining and EDM for aerospace, defence, medical and commercial parts.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
CNC MitsubishiCNC Tripet 5 axis+6
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1965 View shop

Pacific West America

Calabasas 36 km

  • Machining
  • Metal stamping
  • Metal fabrication

Provides custom machined parts and metal stampings for electronic instruments.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mitsubishi FX 10 Wire EDMAmada Vipros 255 Punch Press+6
Jobs
Production runs
3 services View shop

Schneider's Manufacturing

Sun Valley 23 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die

Machines precision parts for aerospace and defense customers using milling, turning, EDM, grinding and gear cutting.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Mitsubishi FA10S Wire EDMMitsubishi EA8 EDM Sinker machines+6
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1967 View shop

Accratronics Seals LLC

Burbank 18 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die

Precision machining and glass to metal hermetic seals for aerospace, defense, medical and energy applications.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Eurotech Elite 420 SLLY QuattroflexEurotech Elite B735 Turn Mill+4
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1964 View shop

RTCA Chatsworth

Chatsworth 37 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Metal fabrication

RTCA Chatsworth machines complex parts and builds assemblies for aerospace and defense programs.

Certs
AS9100
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Production runs
3 services View shop

Solal Manufacturing

Sun Valley 25 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die
  • Welding

CNC and manual machining, EDM, welding and prototyping for aerospace, medical and other manufacturing customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1991 View shop

Verdugo Tool & Engineering

Chatsworth 38 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Tool and die
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +6

Sheet metal stamping, tooling, laser cutting and machining for aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, energy and food processing manufacturers.

Certs
ISO 9001ITAR
Equipment
150 Ton Minster125 Ton Federal+6
Jobs
Takes small jobsPrototypes
Since 1957 View shop

City Industrial Tool & Die

Harbor City 29 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Tool and die
  • Machining
  • +3

Tool design, stamping, finish machining and equipment repair support automotive, electronics, construction and marine customers, from prototypes to production.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Hydraulic Stamping PressesSodick A530D Wire EDM+4
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1978 View shop

Gerhart Stamping

Burbank 16 km

  • Metal stamping
  • Tool and die
  • Machining

Progressive die design, precision metal stamping and wire EDM for automotive, electronics, medical and aerospace components.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Bruderer presses
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1963 View shop

Husky Industries

Los Angeles 5 km

  • Tool and die
  • Metal stamping
  • Machining

Manufactures standard and custom punches and dies, with metal stamping and wire EDM services for industrial and commercial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Not listed yet
Since 1961 View shop

Before you call

Wire EDM: the short version

Cutting metal with an electric spark and a thin wire, for sharp corners and hard alloys.

When you need it

  • Dies, punches and tool parts
  • Hardened steel a mill can't cut
  • Tight internal corners and thin walls
  • Small holes in hard or exotic metal

What to send the shop

  • A drawing or DXF with tolerances
  • Material and thickness
  • Quantity
  • Heat treat state, if hardened

Typical lead time

EDM shops quote lead time per job. Ask when you send the drawing.

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    Wire or sinker EDM for my part?

  2. Q2

    What is your largest part and thickest cut?

  3. Q3

    Can you heat treat or grind it too?

Questions

Wire EDM FAQ

What wire EDM machines do Los Angeles shops run?

City Industrial Tool & Die in Harbor City lists a Sodick A530D wire EDM. Pacific West America in Calabasas lists a Mitsubishi FX 10.

Wire EDM or sinker EDM?

Wire cuts through the part like a saw. Sinker EDM burns a shape into it, for blind pockets. FINN Tool & Instruments in Canoga Park runs sink EDMs.

Can one shop do EDM and regular machining?

Many do. Too Mac Engineering in North Hollywood says it can do both conventional and EDM machining.

Good to know

  • Say if the part is already hardened. EDM cuts it without heat damage.
  • Ask for the cut thickness limit before you send a thick part.

Need wire edm done?

One free request reaches up to 3 Los Angeles shops that do it.