Metal Shop Guide

10 shops · City of Richmond

CNC machining and machine shops in Richmond, BC

CNC and manual machining for prototypes, repairs and production. What to send a Richmond machine shop for a quote.

  • 10shops listed
  • 4list a certification
  • 1take small jobs

10 shops

Ebco Industries

Richmond 1 km

  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +8

Machining, fabrication and equipment repair for industrial customers, including aerospace, electronics, nuclear medicine and power generation.

Certs
CWB W47.1CWB W47.2+1
Equipment
Haas VF 7/50Haas EC 1600+6
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1956 View shop
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • Welding
  • +2

Design, CNC machining, welding, fabrication, laser cutting and forming for aerospace, mining, agriculture and other industrial customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Amada fiber laserpress brake+6
Jobs
Can help with drawings
Since 2008 View shop

Newconcept Industries

Richmond 5 km

  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Metal fabrication
  • +1

Machine shop making and repairing industrial parts, with welding, fabrication and on site assembly, plus bearings and power transmission parts sales.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
lathesmilling machines+6
Jobs
Comes to you
4 services View shop
  • Machining
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Welding
  • +1

Line boring, custom machining, welding, fabrication and machine repairs for construction, mining and manufacturing equipment.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Takes small jobsProduction runs
4 services View shop

Smith Industries

Richmond

  • Machining
  • Repair and rebuilds
  • Welding

Machine shop and millwrights: custom and replacement parts, gears, gearbox and machinery rebuilds, in the shop or on site.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Comes to you
Since 1958 View shop
  • Machining

CNC milling and turning of precision parts, prototypes and low volume runs for marine, oceanology, pharmaceutical, science and motorcycle work.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 2011 View shop

ARK Manufacturing

Richmond 5 km

  • Machining
  • Tool and die

CNC machining, prototypes, tooling and mold development for aerospace, telecommunications, medical and alternative energy customers.

Certs
None listed
Equipment
Not listed yet
Jobs
Prototypes
2 services View shop

Hansen Industries

Richmond 4 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Machining
  • Metal stamping
  • +6

Precision sheet metal, CNC machining, stamping and tool and die work for electronics, data centre, energy, medical and transport customers.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
Mitsubishi 4000 watt laserTrumpf 1000 combination laser punch+6
Jobs
Prototypes
Since 1975 View shop

A&R Metal Industries

Richmond 6 km

  • Sheet metal
  • Metal fabrication
  • Laser and plasma cutting
  • +6

Sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, forming, welding, powder coating and polishing for trucking companies and other commercial customers.

Certs
ISO 9001
Equipment
CNC latheCNC punching machines+5
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1969 View shop
  • Tool and die
  • Machining
  • Metal fabrication
  • +2

Custom tooling, machining, fabrication, welding and waterjet cutting for aircraft, turbine overhaul, medical and other industrial customers.

Certs
CWB W47.1
Equipment
vertical millslarge and small lathes+3
Jobs
Production runs
Since 1987 View shop

Before you call

Machining: the short version

Cutting metal or plastic parts to exact size on CNC mills, lathes or manual machines.

When you need it

  • A part you can't buy off the shelf
  • A prototype, then a run of the same part
  • A worn or broken part remade from a sample
  • Shafts and bushings for boats and heavy equipment

What to send the shop

  • A 3D file: STEP or IGES
  • A PDF drawing with tolerances
  • Material and quantity
  • Finish: anodize, plate, paint or none
  • No CAD? The old part, photos and sizes

Typical lead time

Richmond machine shops quote time per job. Ask when you send your drawing.

Prices

What it costs

Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.

WhatPosted priceSource
CNC milling and turning, Surrey$120 an hour, 4 hour minimumPerformance Metal Technologies, Surrey
Machinist wage, Lower Mainland region$25 to $46 an hour, median $39, wagesJob Bank

Ask the shop

3 questions worth asking

  1. Q1

    What tolerance do you hold if my drawing doesn't say?

  2. Q2

    Is setup or programming charged on top?

  3. Q3

    How does the price per part change with quantity?

Questions

Machining FAQ

Is the listed CNC rate from Richmond?

No. Performance Metal Technologies in Surrey posts $120 an hour for CNC milling and turning, with a 4 hour minimum. It is a comparison, not a Richmond quote.

What does the listed machinist wage mean?

Job Bank lists employee pay, not a machine shop rate. Ask for a quote covering setup, programming, material and machining.

Can I send an old part instead of CAD?

Send photos, sizes and the old part if available. Ask whether the shop can measure it and make a drawing.

How should I compare quotes?

Use the same drawing, material, finish and quantities. Check whether setup, inspection and delivery are included.

Good to know

  • A STEP file plus a PDF drawing helps the shop check shape and tolerances.
  • No Richmond shop we checked posts prices for this. The posted rate is from Surrey, so Richmond work needs its own quote.

Need machining done?

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