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Equipment & Services

Equipment, processes, and the standards behind the work.

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          B&R provides precision machining and fabrication services to support projects from prototype through production. Our equipment, processes, and inspection practices are structured to deliver consistent, repeatable results across a wide range of materials, tolerances, and part complexities—day in and day out.

Material Cutting & Prep

          Material preparation is the foundation of all production—it sets the tone for everything that follows. By controlling how material enters the shop floor, we reduce variability, improve downstream efficiency, and create a consistent starting point for precision machining and fabrication.

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  • In-house cutting of bar stock, tube, and plate to support machining and fabrication

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  • Horizontal and vertical saw capacity for a range of material sizes and profiles

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  • Accurate stock preparation to support repeatable downstream operations

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  • Support for carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and more.

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  • Cut-to-length preparation for CNC machining, welding, and assembly workflows

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  • Material handling and staging to maintain part flow and shop efficiency

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Supporting Equipment

Horizontal Saws

  • HEM Saw V-50
    14” capacity with automatic feed

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  • Hyd-Mech S-20
    14” capacity with swivel head up to 60°

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  • Wellsaw
    18” capacity with automatic feed

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Horizontal bandsaws support efficient, repeatable cut-to-length preparation for bar stock and structural material, providing consistent starting stock for machining and fabrication operations.

Vertical Saws

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  • Dake Johnson VH-2415’-1” blade, hydraulic table feed, integrated blade welder

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  • HEM Saw V100
    16” capacity with automatic feed and digital tilt head (±45°)

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Vertical bandsaws support contour cutting, angle cuts, and custom profiles, enabling flexible material preparation for complex parts, weldments, and non-standard geometries.

CNC Milling

          CNC milling is a foundational capability within B&R’s workflow. Ongoing focus is placed on strengthening setup expertise to support operational efficiency from the get-go.

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  • 3-axis and multi-axis CNC milling

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  • Vertical and horizontal machining centers

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  • Fixture-based repeatability for production runs

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  • Support for complex geometry and tight tolerances

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  • Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, engineering plastics and more.

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Supporting Equipment

Vertical Mills

  • Fadal VMC15 (30" × 16")
    7.5K spindle

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  • Fadal VMC (40" × 20")
    7.5K spindle, equipped with 4th-axis rotary table

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  • Fadal VMC (40" × 20")
    10K spindle, equipped with 4th-axis rotary table and probing capability

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  • Okuma MC-V (40" × 20")
    15K spindle

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  • Okuma MC-V (40" × 20")
    8K spindle

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Supporting high-mix work, tight tolerances, and fixture-based production.

Horizontal Mills

  • Mori-Seiki NH 4000
    Equipped with cluster towers and double-action vises

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  • OKK HM4
    Cluster towers and double-action towers

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  • Kitamura Mycenter-HX250G

 

Supporting multi-face machining, higher-volume work, and improved part-to-part repeatability.

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CNC Turning

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          CNC lathes operate around concentric accuracy, surface integrity, and dimensional consistency. Each job is approached with a focus on maintaining control across these three factors consistently throughout production.

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  • CNC turning from simple diameters to complex multi-axis parts

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  • Live tooling and Y-axis capability for milled features in a single setup

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  • Twin-spindle and twin-turret configurations

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  • Bar-fed production turning for repeatability and throughput

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  • Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, and engineering plastics

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CNC Turning Centers

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  • Mori Seiki SL-3
    High / low gear spindle configuration

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  • Mori Seiki ZL-25B
    Twin-turret turning center

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  • Okuma Captain (2008)
    Live tooling, large through-spindle capacity

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  • Okuma Crown 762S-BB
    Rigid CNC turning platform

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  • Okuma & Howa ACT2SP-V2
    Twin-spindle turning center

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  • IKEGAI
    CNC lathe with live tooling capability

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  • Takisawa TC-2 MZ

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  • Dainichi F20
    10" chuck, 2.06" through spindle

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Supporting high-precision turned components with tight dimensional control and reliable repeatability. Ideal for parts requiring consistent concentricity and tolerance control through low- to mid-volume production operations.

Bar-Feed & Automation

  • Samsung SL-2000 BSY
    Twin spindles, live tooling, Y-axis, IEMCA 12' gantry barfeed

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  • Doosan (Twin Spindle)
    Live tooling, 2.625" through spindle, IEMCA 12' gantry barfeed

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  • Doosan (Single Spindle)
    SPEGO barfeed, 12" chuck

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Supporting unattended and lights-out machining through automated barfeeding and part handling. Enables higher-volume production, improved cycle consistency, reduced manual intervention, and dependable part-to-part repeatability for cylindrical and rotational components.

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Welding & Fabrication

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  • Operator-controlled MIG, TIG, and Stick welding using Lincoln and Miller industrial welding systems.

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  • Supports carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum across a wide range of part sizes and geometries.

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  • Welding positioner enables consistent 1/8″–3/8″ weld beads, improving access, ergonomics, and weld quality on round or complex components.

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  • Ideal for complex geometries, custom fit-ups, repairs, and low-quantity or non-repetitive assemblies.

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  • In-house fit-up, tacking, weld sequencing, and distortion control.

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  • Seamless integration with robotic welding, machining, and secondary operations.

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  • Supports prototype builds, custom one-offs, and low- to mid-volume production.

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  • Post-weld cleanup and preparation for machining, coating, or finishing.

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Supporting Equipment

Robotic Welding Cells

  • FANUC Arc Mate 100iC
    Integrated with Fronius welding systems and indexing tables for repeatable, multi-position welds

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  • Yaskawa Motoman SK6
    Integrated with Hobart welding systems and indexing tables for consistent production welding

 

Robotic welding systems support repeatable weld quality, consistent heat input, and improved part-to-part uniformity. Indexing tables enable efficient multi-side access, making these cells well-suited for production weldments, fixtured assemblies, and components requiring steady consistency.

Manual Welding & Fab

  • Miller Syncrowave
    TIG and Stick welding capability for precision weld control on a wide range of materials.

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  • Miller MIG Welding Systems
    Industrial-grade MIG welders supporting production and fabrication welding.

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  • Lincoln Electric MIG Welding Systems
    Professional-grade MIG welders used for manual welding and fabrication operations.

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  • Welding Positioner
    Supports consistent weld beads from 1/8″ to 3/8″, improving access, ergonomics, and weld uniformity on round or complex components.

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Supports manual and positioner-assisted welding for custom, non-repetitive, and production fabrication work.

Manual Machining

  • Precision manual milling and turning for low-volume, one-off, and repair work

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  • Ideal for prototypes, fixtures, rework, and non-production components

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  • Skilled machinist control for tight fits, fine surface finishes, and custom adjustments

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  • Rapid turnaround without CNC programming overhead

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  • Support for steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and specialty materials

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Manual Mills

  • Comet Vertical Mill
    Equipped with digital readout, power feed, and air tool changer for accurate manual milling and efficient tool changes.

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  • Willis 1050ii Vertical Mill
    CAT 30 tool holder with quick-change capability, digital readout, and power feed—well suited for heavier manual milling and precise setup work.

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Supports precise slotting, drilling, facing, and custom machining operations where manual control and flexibility are essential.

Manual Lathes

  • Select Machine 16303 Engine Lathe
    3-jaw chuck with digital readout for accurate turning, facing, and threading operations.

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  • Shenyang Engine Lathe
    Equipped with both 10″ 3-jaw and 15″ 4-jaw chucks for versatility in part size and workholding requirements.

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  • Takang Engine Lathe
    Digital readout with 3-jaw and/or 4-jaw chuck configurations, ideal for precision turning and short-run components.

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  • Warner & Swasey No. 4 Turret Lathes (2)
    Turret lathe configuration suited for repeat manual operations, secondary machining, and efficient small-batch work.


Enables flexible turning solutions for prototypes, repairs, and low-quantity parts requiring skilled manual machining.

Secondary Ops & Finishing

  • Secondary operations that prepare parts for final machining, assembly, or finishing

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  • Post-machining finishing and deburring to improve part quality and handling safety

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  • Surface conditioning for dimensional accuracy, appearance, and downstream processes​​

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Additional Services

  • Electroless Nickel Plating

  • Zinc Plating (Clear & Yellow Chromate)

  • Powder Coating

  • Heat Treating

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Secondary Operations

  • Multi-step manufacturing workflows where parts require multiple setups or transitions between machining, welding, forming, or finishing.

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  • Enables production of complex components that cannot be completed in a single machining cycle.

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  • In-house secondary operations maintain dimensional control while reducing lead time and external processing.

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Supports controlled, multi-stage manufacturing required for complex parts beyond single-cycle machining.

Deburring & Surface Finishing

  • Standardized deburring and edge-breaking procedures applied across all parts to improve quality, handling, and assembly fit.

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  • Manual finishing performed using shop-standard tools including hand deburring tools, countersinks, bench grinders with hard and soft (buffing) wheels, angle grinders for larger parts and weldments, and supplemental tools such as die grinders and surface-conditioning media.

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  • Harig Surface Grinder – 618W
    Auto feed on all axes for precision surface finishing and flatness control.

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  • Vibratory "Roto" Tumblers​​ - Used for batch deburring and edge conditioning of external features.

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Supports consistent edge conditioning and surface refinement to improve part quality, safety, and readiness for inspection or assembly.

Quality Control & Metrology Services

          Dimensional verification and inspection using precision instruments and computerized metrology systems to ensure parts meet customer specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements.​

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  • First Article Inspection (FAI)
    Full inspection and measurement of all required dimensions for the pertinent operation prior to production approval.

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  • In-Process Quality Checks
    Hourly QC inspections performed by Quality Technicians on a daily rotation to monitor critical features and maintain process control.

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  • Final 10% Inspection
    Ten percent (10%) of each order is dimensionally measured and visually inspected prior to shipment to verify conformity and consistency.

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  • Climate-Controlled QC Lab
    Dedicated inspection environment supporting measurement stability and maintaining calibration accuracy.

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  • Documentation & Traceability
    Inspection records and quality documentation maintained as required by job scope and customer specifications (available upon request).

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Supporting Equipment

Precision Measuring Instruments

  • Digital and analog calipers

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  • Micrometers (outside, inside, and depth)

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  • Vernier calipers and vernier height gauges

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  • Thread gauges (plug and ring)

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  • Gauge pins

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  • Gauge blocks (Jo blocks)

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  • Dial indicators and test indicators

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  • Bore gauges

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  • Radius gauges

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  • Feeler gauges

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These tools support accurate verification of linear dimensions, diameters, threads, depths, and fits during in-process and final inspection.

Advanced & Computerized Inspection Equipment

  • Granite Surface Plate
    Precision reference surface for measurement, inspection, and layout work.

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  • TESA Digital Height Gauge
    High-accuracy vertical measurement and feature verification.

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  • ST Industries Optical Comparator
    Equipped with Quadra-Chek 2000 digital readout for profile, angle, and feature inspection.

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  • Surface Roughness Measurement

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  • Mitutoyo Handy Surf E-35A
    Measures surface roughness and finish to verify surface texture requirements.

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  • Hardness Testing

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  • Wilson Zerominder Hardness Tester
    Used for material hardness verification and consistency checks.

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  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

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  • Hexagon 4.5.4 SF CMM
    Computerized coordinate measuring system for precision dimensional inspection, GD&T verification, and repeatable measurement of complex geometries.


Advanced and computerized inspection equipment enables detailed dimensional analysis, surface finish validation, hardness verification, and repeatable measurement of complex or tight-tolerance components.

​          Our equipment, processes, and quality systems are aligned to deliver consistent, repeatable results—from prototype through production.

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