7 shops · Vancouver and the North Shore
CNC and manual machining for prototypes, repairs and production. What to send a Vancouver machine shop for a quote.
North Vancouver 4 km
Precision CNC and manual machining, waterjet cutting, forming and welding for industrial prototypes, custom assemblies and production runs.
North Vancouver 8 km
CNC machining, fiber laser cutting, sheet metal bending and welding, from single parts to mid size runs, plus assay lab equipment and Rocklabs repairs.
North Vancouver 4 km
CNC and manual machining, welding, fabrication and prototyping for single parts and production runs, with design help and plastics machining.
North Vancouver 7 km
Custom metal fabrication, machining and welding for residential, commercial, industrial and marine projects, including railings, fencing, ship cradles and mobile welding.
Vancouver 3 km
Repairs and restores heirlooms, antiques and mechanical devices, and fabricates custom metal pieces for artists, hobbyists and homes.
Vancouver 3 km
Vapour blasting, aluminum brushing and light motorcycle parts machining for vehicle restorers and enthusiasts.
North Vancouver 8 km
Repairs, rebuilds and machines industrial gearboxes and components, and designs custom gearboxes for mining, bulk handling, shipping and pulp and paper.
| Shop | Work | Certs | Small jobs | Equipment | Since | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MantechNorth Vancouver · 4 km | MachiningMetal fabricationLaser, plasma and waterjet cuttingBending and formingWelding | AS9100ISO 9001CWB W47.1 | Yes | 8 Hermle C22 UP 5 Axis, ... | 1995 | |
| Nova Machine WorksNorth Vancouver · 8 km | MachiningLaser, plasma and waterjet cuttingMetal fabricationSheet metalBending and formingWeldingPolishingRepair and rebuilds | None listed | Yes | 6 HAAS VF4SS, ... | 1986 | |
| Laman Designs and MachineWorksNorth Vancouver · 4 km | MachiningMetal fabricationWeldingBending and formingLaser, plasma and waterjet cutting | None listed | Yes | 4 CNC mill machine, ... | ? | |
| JFC SteelNorth Vancouver · 7 km | Metal fabricationWeldingMachiningRailings and stairsGates and fencesLaser, plasma and waterjet cuttingBending and forming | None listed | Yes | 8 5 x 10 plasma table, ... | ? | |
| Donald's Innovations & RepairsVancouver · 3 km | Repair and rebuildsMetal fabricationWeldingMachiningPolishing | None listed | Yes | 1 lathe | ? | |
| Vancouver Vapour Blast PlusVancouver · 3 km | SandblastingPolishingMachining | None listed | Yes | Not listed | ? | |
| United GearNorth Vancouver · 8 km | Repair and rebuildsMachining | ISO 9001 | ? | Not listed | ? |
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Before you call
Cutting metal or plastic parts to exact size on CNC mills, lathes or manual machines.
Vancouver machine shops quote time per job. Ask when you send your drawing.
Prices
Each figure links to where it was posted. Your quote depends on the job.
| What | Posted price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CNC milling and turning, Surrey | $120 an hour, 4 hour minimum | Performance Metal Technologies, Surrey |
| Machinist wage, Lower Mainland and Southwest | $25 to $46 an hour, median $39, wages | Job Bank |
Ask the shop
What tolerance do you hold if my drawing doesn't say?
Is setup or programming charged on top?
How does the price per part change with quantity?
Questions
Performance Metal Technologies in Surrey posts $120 an hour for CNC milling and turning, with a 4 hour minimum. It is a comparison from outside Vancouver, not a Vancouver quote.
Job Bank lists employee pay, not a machine shop rate. Ask for a quote covering setup, programming, material and machining.
Send photos, sizes and the old part if available. Ask whether the shop can measure it and make a drawing.
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