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Yes. In addition to surface preparation and polishing, secondary finishing services can include heat treatment processes such as induction hardening, vacuum hardening, hardened draw, and carburizing, along with black oxide, wheel balancing, nickel or chrome metal plating, and powder coating. These services can be coordinated as part of the same finishing process, rather than requiring a separate plating company or heat treat vendor.
Total Manufacturing applies lean manufacturing principles to reduce unnecessary handling and waste during assembly, using cutting-edge equipment alongside the same machining, fabrication, and finishing capabilities used earlier in the project. This keeps assembly efficient without adding a separate, disconnected step to the manufacturing process.
Outsourcing assembly to Total Manufacturing can generate cost savings by folding assembly into the same production process as machining, fabrication, and finishing on state-of-the-art equipment, rather than adding a separate assembly line to your own manufacturing operations. This approach also reduces waste from shipping, handling, and rework between separate vendors.
Total Manufacturing serves aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and custom machine builder industries that require complex, low-to-medium volume components with strict documentation requirements. Commercial nuclear work is completed through partnership with Trust Manufacturing.
Total Manufacturing's inspection philosophy is to measure to a resolution one degree higher than a part's required tolerance. This ensures the measurement system itself never becomes the limiting factor in verifying whether a part meets its specified dimensional requirements.
TDC Systems is part of the same portfolio of companies as Total Manufacturing, giving customers a trusted, NADCAP-accredited coating partner without needing to qualify a separate outside vendor. This keeps specialty coating work connected to the same quality standards and documentation practices used throughout Total Manufacturing's other capabilities.
Handling painting in-house avoids the added paint costs, lead time, and handling risk of sending parts to a separate painting company. Customers who come to Total Manufacturing for CNC machining or fabrication often find that painting can be completed under the same roof, with surface preparation, application, and final part delivery handled by one manufacturing partner.
Completing assembly in-house avoids the scheduling delays, fitment discrepancies, and transit risk that can occur when parts move between separate outside machining, welding, painting, and assembly vendors. Buyers also receive one unified package of material traceability and compliance documentation with the completed assembly, supporting full audit readiness and increasing efficiency across the project.
Total Manufacturing fabricates a wide range of metal parts and materials, including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, with customized solutions built around each metal project's specific material and tolerance requirements. As one of the custom metal fabricators offering this range in-house, Total Manufacturing can provide a cost-effective option with shorter lead times than coordinating multiple outside vendors for the same project.
Total Manufacturing welds a wide range of materials, including carbon steel, structural steel plate, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys. This range allows dissimilar metals to be welded within the same welded assembly when a project's design calls for it.
Manual machining can often reduce lead times for prototypes and simple parts, since it skips the programming and setup required for CNC machining. This makes it a practical option for one-off parts, small-batch runs, or quick turnarounds where CNC setup time isn't justified.
Yes. As a waterjet cutting service, Total Manufacturing provides custom waterjet cutting services cut to your drawing or CAD file specifications, whether the job is a single prototype or a longer production run. Our waterjet services offer a cost-effective, competitively priced option for complex profiles, and can also profile blanks ahead of CNC machining or fabrication.
Total Manufacturing's waterjet cutting services can cut virtually any material, including aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, and heat-resistant alloys like titanium and Inconel. Because the process isn't limited by material hardness, materials including soft plastics through tough superalloys can be cut with the same waterjet cutting services.
Wire EDM offers several advantages over conventional machining methods. Because material is removed through electrical discharge rather than physical cutting force, the process avoids mechanical stress and produces virtually burr-free edges, reducing the need for secondary deburring. It also holds tight tolerances and fine surface finishes on hard or heat-resistant materials that are difficult to machine conventionally, and it can produce intricate contours and sharp internal corners that other cutting methods cannot reach.
You can submit files like a drawing, CAD file, or CAD model with your initial quote request or as a follow-up once we've connected on your project. Also include the material, quantity, dimensional requirements, surface finish requirements, and any applicable inspection or documentation requirements.
No. Total Manufacturing does not have a fixed minimum order requirement, unlike many machine shops that focus only on high-volume runs. Our capabilities are best suited for complex, low-to-medium volume work, including one-off or replacement machined parts, small batches, and recurring production needs, with lead times built around your project.
Yes. Total Manufacturing is built for complex, low-to-medium volume work and can coordinate multiple computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes for a single part or project. Capabilities include CNC milling and turning, grinding, wire and sinker EDM, waterjet cutting, welding, fabrication, finishing, and inspection, a wide range of machining services that let us hold tight tolerances on demanding parts.
Sinker EDM cycle time depends on cavity depth, material, and the required surface finish, and is generally slower than conventional CNC machining for equivalent material removal. The tradeoff is access to features, such as sharp internal corners and blind cavities, that conventional cutting tools can't reach.
Include the applicable coating or passivation specification, base material, drawing requirements, and any masking requirements for the part. Contact us today or request a quote and our team will coordinate directly with TDC Systems to confirm process fit, turnaround time, and pricing.
Yes. Specialty coating requirements can be identified during quoting and coordinated alongside CNC machining, fabrication, welding, and finishing so the coated part moves through production as a single project.
Manganese phosphate coating, applied per MIL-DTL-16232, improves corrosion resistance and provides a surface that holds oil or other lubricants well. It's commonly specified for components that require wear resistance under friction or repeated contact.
TDC Systems provides manganese phosphate coating, dry film lubricant application, nitric and citric passivation, and abrasive blasting for machined and fabricated components produced by Total Manufacturing. These processes address corrosion resistance, lubricity, and surface preparation needs beyond standard in-house finishing.
Dimensional inspection supports components produced through CNC milling, CNC turning, grinding, EDM, fabrication, and assembly. Incorporating inspection alongside these processes verifies that machined and fabricated features meet drawing requirements before delivery.
Yes. Inspection can be incorporated throughout the manufacturing process, not only as a final step, to verify dimensions as production moves forward. This helps catch dimensional issues earlier rather than waiting until the part is complete.
Yes. Our inspection department includes a 144" x 48" granite surface for large-part measurement, along with CMM and comparator equipment for detailed dimensional verification. This supports inspection of both large-format and precision components in the same facility. Contact us today with your part's dimensions to confirm fit.
Total Manufacturing's inspection equipment includes Mitutoyo coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) with touch probe technology, two comparators, a form tracer, and a 144" x 48" granite surface plate for large-part measurement. These tools support precise measurement and dimensional inspections of machined and fabricated features against drawing requirements.
Include the part drawing, material, required paint or finish specification, and any color or masking requirements, noting the types of surfaces involved if the part has multiple materials or textures. If painting follows fabrication or machining at Total Manufacturing, note that as well so the full sequence can be quoted together.
Total Manufacturing's paint booth measures 12' x 20', with an 18' x 30' inflatable paint booth available for bigger fabrications and assemblies. Include the overall dimensions and any masking requirements during quoting so the right booth and paint costs can be confirmed.
Yes. Spray painting can follow welding, custom fabrication, CNC machining, or other manufacturing processes required before the part is finished. This keeps painting under the same manufacturing partner as the rest of the project.
Yes. Total Manufacturing operates two in-house paint booths, a paint booth and an inflatable paint booth for bigger fabrications, so complete surface painting can be handled without sending parts to an outside painting company. Painting can be coordinated after fabrication, welding, or CNC machining.
Include the applicable finish or coating specification, material, drawing requirements, and any masking requirements for the part. If a specialty coating through TDC Systems is needed, note that as well so it can be coordinated as part of the project.
Yes. Painting and specialty coatings are available as dedicated capabilities alongside metal finishing, so a project can move from surface preparation into painting or specialty coating without leaving Total Manufacturing.
Yes. Finishing can be incorporated with CNC machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly so the specified surface condition is addressed alongside the rest of the part's manufacturing requirements. This is coordinated within the same production process rather than through a separate outside step.
Total Manufacturing's metal finishing services include polishing and dry blast surface preparation for machined and fabricated parts, with painting and specialty coating processes available through Total Manufacturing's dedicated capabilities. Finishing requirements can be coordinated alongside machining, fabrication, and assembly on the same project.
Provide the assembly drawing, individual component drawings, a bill of materials, and any work instructions for how the parts should be assembled. If inspection of the completed assembly is required, note that as well so it can be included in the quote.
Assemblies can incorporate machined, fabricated, welded, painted, or finished components produced as part of the broader manufacturing process, with assembly services ranging from small mechanical sub-assemblies to large structural builds. As part of Total Manufacturing's contract manufacturing services, this allows a project to move from raw material to a completed, finished build without changing suppliers, a cost-effective way to keep assembly connected to the rest of the manufacturing process.
Yes. The sheet metal fabrication process is supported using cutting, forming, and welding suited to thinner gauge material, in addition to the heavier plate and structural steel fabrication Total Manufacturing regularly performs. This range allows both lightweight enclosures and heavy structural assemblies to be fabricated in the same facility.
Tabletops and similar large plate components are fabricated from thick steel plate, surface ground for flatness and tighter tolerances, and machined to specification on Total Manufacturing's large-capacity mills. This combination of grinding and machining produces a flat, precise mounting surface on a fabricated plate component.
Structural steel bases and frames are typically cut and formed from steel tubing, though other materials can be used based on the project's requirements. The formed sections are welded into a finished frame or base, which can then move to machining, grinding, or painting as needed. This approach supports both small brackets and large-scale structural bases within the same fabrication process.
Total Manufacturing's metal fabrication services include weldments, frames, machine bases, brackets, and structural components, along with custom machine builder accessories like machine tables, tabletops, and mounting stands. Each fabrication is engineered around the customer's specific design and produced through a single, high-quality manufacturing process rather than adapted from a standard part.
You can request a quote for welding services by sharing the fabrication drawing, material specification, weld requirements, quantity, and dimensional requirements for the finished weldment. If the part also requires machining, painting, or assembly, note those requirements as well so the full process can be quoted together.
MIG and TIG welding services are a good fit for heavy weldments, structural frames, machine bases, brackets, and fixturing that require precision joints in steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. Total Manufacturing's welding is performed by certified welders who select the process best suited to each material and joint design.
Total Manufacturing operates as both a MIG welder service and a TIG welding provider, performing MIG welding (metal inert gas) and TIG welding (tungsten inert gas), the two precision welding processes best suited to structural steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys. A MIG welder is typically used for thicker structural sections and higher deposition rates, while a TIG welder is typically chosen for thinner materials, tighter joints, or applications requiring a cleaner weld.
Yes. Heavy equipment for crane and material handling allows large, heavy steel assemblies to be positioned and welded, supporting heavy machine bases, structural frames, and other large weldments made from structural steel plate or thick sections.
Yes. Manual machining can be combined with CNC milling, CNC turning, grinding, fabrication, and inspection within the same facility. This flexibility is useful for projects that need a mix of quick, hands-on work and precision CNC processes.
Yes. Total Manufacturing has four press brakes available for parts that require bending or formed features. Bending can be coordinated with manual or CNC machining when a part needs both formed and machined geometry.
Yes. Our tool room supports both manual milling and manual turning, with one manual vertical mill and four manual lathes. These capabilities are used for prototypes and simple parts that benefit from direct machinist control.
Manual machining is often a better fit for prototypes, straightforward parts, and small-batch work where quick setup and direct machinist control are more practical than CNC programming. Skilled machinists can adjust tool movement, cutting speeds, and feeds throughout the operation. Total Manufacturing's tool room supports both manual milling and manual turning machining capabilities for this type of work.
Yes. Waterjet-cut parts can move directly into CNC machining, bending, welding, or other fabrication processes in the same facility. Cutting a blank closer to its final profile before machining reduces the amount of material that needs to be removed later, which is useful for large plates, weldments, or parts cut from thick stock before milling or turning.
No. Waterjet is a cold-cutting process, so it doesn't introduce the heat-affected zone associated with thermal cutting methods like laser cutting or plasma cutting. This preserves the material's original properties at the cut edge.
Waterjet cutting, also called water jet cutting, is well suited for 2D profiles, blanks, and near-net shapes that move into machining, bending, welding, or other fabrication operations. The process cuts material to prepare it closer to final geometry before secondary operations. Total Manufacturing operates two waterjet cutters for this purpose.
Yes. Wire EDM can be coordinated with CNC milling, CNC turning, sinker EDM, grinding, and inspection within the same facility. This allows a part to move between processes without being sent to an outside EDM supplier.
Wire EDM works on any electrically conductive material and is commonly used on hard or heat-resistant alloys that are difficult to cut conventionally, supporting a wide range of materials from tool steels to exotic alloys. Because the wire never contacts the part with cutting force, it can hold tight tolerances on delicate or hardened features.
Our wire EDM equipment supports work envelopes up to 13.5" x 20.5" x 16". Final part fit and cutting speed depend on the complete part geometry, material, and required tolerances, so request a quote with your part drawing to confirm capacity.
Wire EDM machining is well suited for parts with intricate cut profiles, fine details, sharp corners, and other features difficult to achieve with conventional cutting. A thin, moving wire and controlled electrical discharges cut through electrically conductive material without contact force, delivering high precision and holding tight tolerances on delicate features.
Yes. Because sinker EDM removes material through electrical discharge rather than conventional cutting force, it produces minimal mechanical stress and doesn't generate the burrs associated with traditional cutting methods. This makes it useful for delicate or hardened features where cutting force could distort the part.
Sinker EDM, also called CNC die sinking EDM, is typically the better choice for cavities and internal features formed with a shaped electrode, while wire EDM suits cut profiles and through-features formed with a moving wire. Both processes remove material through electrical discharge rather than cutting force, making them useful for hard or heat-resistant materials. Total Manufacturing operates both sinker and wire EDM equipment, so the right process can be selected based on the feature and material.
Sinker EDM requires an electrically conductive material, including hard and heat-resistant alloys that are difficult to machine conventionally. Because the process removes material through electrical discharge rather than cutting force, it can reach features that would otherwise require specialized tooling.
Sinker EDM is well suited for blind cavities, deep or narrow slots, fine details, and sharp internal corners, particularly in hard or heat-resistant materials that are difficult to produce with conventional CNC machining. A shaped electrode and controlled electrical discharges form these features in electrically conductive material. Total Manufacturing's sinker EDM equipment supports work envelopes up to 23.5" x 15.5" x 15.5".
Yes. Total Manufacturing provides both ID and OD grinding for cylindrical features, with equipment supporting diameters up to 14" and lengths up to 55". These processes are often used together on parts with both internal and external precision requirements.
Yes. Grinding is commonly used after CNC milling or turning, both part of Total Manufacturing's precision machining capabilities, when a part requires tighter dimensional control, improved flatness, or a finer surface finish than machining alone provides. This sequencing is coordinated in-house, drawing on the team's grinding experience, without moving the part to a separate grinding supplier.
Our equipment supports surface grinding up to 30" x 70", rotary grinding up to 48" in diameter, and ID/OD grinding up to 14" x 55". Actual capacity depends on the part's geometry and required tolerances, so share the drawing during quoting to confirm fit.
Total Manufacturing operates as a precision grinding service offering surface grinding, ID/OD grinding, rotary grinding, and jig grinding across a range of grinding machines. These grinding processes achieve close dimensions, improve flatness and parallelism, and produce finished surfaces after preceding machining operations.
Provide available part drawings, specifications, CAD models, material requirements, quantities, tolerances, and any inspection or documentation requirements. Material details should include the required grade or steel alloy when applicable, along with performance requirements such as corrosion resistance. Sharing this information upfront helps confirm equipment fit, machining requirements, and an accurate lead time for the part.
Yes. CNC turning can be coordinated with CNC milling machines, grinding, EDM, finishing, and inspection when a component requires additional features, tighter geometry control, or specific surface finishes. Combining the appropriate machining processes can also help establish an efficient, cost-effective manufacturing approach for complex parts.
Total Manufacturing's state-of-the-art CNC lathes and vertical turning equipment support parts up to 45.5" in diameter and 49.4" in length. The department includes machines capable of handling both smaller precision components and large-diameter work, with exact capacity depending on part geometry and the equipment best suited to the job.
CNC turning is a computer numerical control manufacturing process in which the workpiece rotates while cutting tools remove material to create the desired shape and dimensions. The process is commonly used to produce highly accurate cylindrical and rotational CNC machining parts such as shafts, rollers, pins, sleeves, and bushings.
Yes. CNC milling can be coordinated with CNC turning, grinding, EDM, fabrication, finishing, and inspection within the same facility. Combining these processes under one manufacturing partner reduces handoffs and keeps a single point of accountability for the completed part.
CNC milling is a good fit for intricate multi-axis components, large plates, weldments, housings, and other parts requiring precise geometry across multiple features. Total Manufacturing's equipment range supports both small, detailed parts and large-format components in the same facility. A range of cutting tools and multi-axis setups allows both simple and highly complex geometries to be held to the same tight tolerances within a single job.
Our CNC milling equipment supports work envelopes up to 96" x 200". This capacity allows large plates, weldments, and oversized components to be machined in fewer setups than smaller equipment allows. Final part fit still depends on the complete geometry, weight, and workholding requirements, so share the drawing during quoting.
Total Manufacturing's CNC milling machine services support aerospace, defense, custom machine builder, and automotive projects that require high-precision, multi-axis machined components. Commercial nuclear work is available through partnership with Trust Manufacturing.
Choosing the right CNC machine shop or precision machine shop goes beyond machining capabilities. Look for experience with your industry, rigorous quality systems, broad in-house manufacturing capabilities, responsive communication, and the ability to manage complex projects with fewer handoffs. These factors help reduce risk, improve consistency, and keep projects moving from quote through delivery.
We work with a wide range of materials for CNC machining, including carbon steel, alloy steel, HSLA steel, stainless steel, precipitation-hardening stainless steel, aluminum alloys, titanium, nickel alloys, Inconel, copper, brass, bronze, aluminum bronze, silicon bronze, specialty alloys, and exotic metals. Review the material categories above for specific grades and specifications.
Managing multiple suppliers often creates additional coordination, scheduling, and quality challenges. By keeping multiple manufacturing processes in-house, we reduce handoffs, improve communication, and maintain greater control throughout production.
We specialize in complex, low-to-medium volume manufacturing for customers in regulated and high-consequence industries. Our team produces custom machine parts requiring tight tolerances, complete traceability, and consistent quality throughout production.
A CNC machine shop uses computer numerical control (CNC) technology to manufacture precision components from metal and other materials. At Total Manufacturing, CNC machining is part of a broader manufacturing process that includes multiple in-house capabilities, allowing us to deliver finished components while maintaining greater control over quality, scheduling, and production.
If there is not a current position that matches your experience, you can still send your resume or a letter of interest. Tell us about your experience and the type of work you are interested in so the team can consider you for future opportunities.
Total Manufacturing is located in Mentor, Ohio, where employees work from the company’s 90,000+ square foot manufacturing facility. Current openings are based at this location unless otherwise noted in the individual job posting.
The culture is practical, collaborative, and built around trust. Team members are expected to communicate clearly, support one another, and use their experience to solve problems. There is a strong focus on quality and accountability, with skilled employees given the autonomy to do their jobs well.
Technical ability matters, but so does how you approach the work. Total Manufacturing looks for people who use sound judgment, take initiative, stay focused on results, work well with others, and take pride in producing high-quality work. A practical, can-do mindset is important, especially in an environment where problem-solving and ownership are part of the job.
Total Manufacturing is an ITAR registered machine shop with the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). For defense programs, drawings, specifications, and other technical information may contain sensitive data subject to export-control requirements. Our ITAR registration supports participation in applicable work involving controlled articles and technical data.
Yes. Total Manufacturing can provide inspection reports, Certificates of Conformance (CofCs), material traceability records, and other quality documentation based on customer and purchase-order requirements.
Yes. Total Manufacturing is an ISO 9001:2015 certified machine shop. Our quality management system is independently audited against ISO 9001:2015 requirements for areas such as process control, documented information, corrective action, performance evaluation, and continual improvement.
Total Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ITAR registered, and certified through the U.S.-Canada Joint Certification Program using DD Form 2345. Our CAGE Code is 11LK4, and our NAICS classification is 332710. Together, these certifications, registrations, and identifiers support quality, defense, and government supplier requirements.
Yes. Computer-aided programming drives every tool path on our CNC mills, lathes, and EDM machines, each repeating to within thousandths of an inch, and in-house CMM inspection verifies the result before parts ship. Complex geometries, multi-axis features, and tight-tolerance callouts are handled routinely, not as exceptions. This combination of precision equipment and in-house inspection is what lets Total Manufacturing take on parts other shops decline.
As a CNC machine shop, Total Manufacturing has 99 machines on the floor, covering CNC milling, CNC turning, grinding, EDM, waterjet cutting, fabrication, and inspection equipment. That includes 18 CNC mills, 25 CNC turning centers, and 17 grinders, all housed in a single 90,000-square-foot facility in Mentor, Ohio. Keeping this much equipment in one facility means fewer handoffs and faster turnaround from raw material to finished part.
Total Manufacturing operates CNC milling machines, CNC turning centers, sinker and wire EDM, precision grinders, and waterjet cutting systems. Some of our turning centers combine turning and milling in a single setup, a process known as turn milling, for parts that would otherwise need multiple machines. This mix covers the most common types of CNC machines a manufacturing project is likely to require.
Yes. Our largest vertical mill has a 96 inch by 200 inch work envelope, and our largest turning center handles parts up to 45.5 inches in diameter. These larger machines support big weldments, machine bases, and oversized components that many job shops have to turn away. Standard mills and lathes round out the floor for small to mid-size precision work.
Total Manufacturing runs a full range of CNC machining equipment, from milling and turning to EDM, grinding, and waterjet cutting, so our shop can handle CNC machine work across multiple manufacturing processes without handing a part to a different vendor. Each machine pairs with cutting tools chosen for the material and part geometry, all running under numerical control (CNC) for repeatable results. That range supports CNC manufacturing projects that need more than one process, not just a single operation.
Inspection and documentation are determined by the drawing, purchase order, customer specifications, and applicable quality requirements. Depending on the project, records can include dimensional inspection results, material and heat-lot traceability, process certifications, Certificates of Conformance, and other required documentation.
CNC machining for the medical industry often involves high-precision components, medical-grade materials, controlled surface finishes, and detailed inspection and documentation requirements. Machining for the medical industry can support components used in surgical tools, diagnostic equipment, orthopedic implant systems, and other medical applications. If you are sourcing a medical part, share the drawing, material, quantity, surface finish, and quality requirements so our team can determine whether the project is a fit.
Yes. Total Manufacturing is built around complex, low-to-medium volume components that may require demanding geometries, difficult materials, multiple machining operations, large or small part sizes, or coordinated secondary processes. Equipment capacity, material requirements, tolerances, inspection needs, and the complete manufacturing process are reviewed against the project requirements during quoting.
Total Manufacturing provides CNC milling and turning along with grinding, wire and sinker EDM, waterjet cutting, manual machining, fabrication, welding, finishing, assembly, and inspection. This wide range of CNC manufacturing capabilities allows multiple stages of a project to be coordinated through one manufacturing partner.
The CNC machining industries served by Total Manufacturing include aerospace, defense and military, commercial nuclear, and custom machine builders. We specialize in complex, low-to-medium volume work where precision, multiple manufacturing processes, inspection, traceability, or detailed documentation are important to the project.
Total Manufacturing controls production to released drawings and customer requirements. When an ECO, ECN, or other revision affects work in process, the team reviews the impact on material, routing, machining, inspection, cost, and delivery before the updated requirements move forward. Customer-specific approval and documentation requirements are followed as applicable.
Yes. Total Manufacturing focuses on complex, low-to-medium-volume work, including one-off components, prototypes, small batches, recurring parts, and replacement needs. The same broad capability set supports the shift from an initial machine build to repeat orders without requiring the project to move to a different manufacturing partner.
Machine-builder engineers can work directly with Total Manufacturing’s production and technical teams during quoting and planning to review datums, bearing bores, mounting patterns, mating features, tolerance stacks, workholding, process sequence, and inspection access. Identifying these risks early helps prevent parts that meet isolated dimensions but create alignment or fit problems during assembly.
Total Manufacturing can coordinate milling, turning, grinding, wire and sinker EDM, waterjet cutting, welding, fabrication, finishing, and inspection through one Mentor facility. Keeping more of the manufacturing route with one team reduces supplier handoffs and makes it easier to manage process sequence, schedule, quality, and documentation.
Yes. Total Manufacturing supports large-format components and machined fabrications with vertical and horizontal equipment offering work envelopes up to 96" × 200". Practical fit depends on the complete geometry, weight, workholding, tool access, tolerances, and inspection requirements, so the drawing and model should be reviewed during quoting.
You can begin an initial quote request with the drawing or model, anticipated quantity, material, and delivery needs available at that stage. As the project is reviewed, additional information such as the current revision, item classification, procurement route, quality clauses, required processes, inspection and test requirements, hold points, documentation deliverables, and records-retention requirements may be needed to confirm fit and prepare an accurate quote. Total Manufacturing and Trust Manufacturing will help identify what must be established before the work moves forward.
That depends on the item’s classification, procurement route, applicable nuclear quality program, dedication responsibilities, and Trust Manufacturing’s certified scope. These requirements must be reviewed before the work is accepted. General commercial work, safety-related supply, and commercial-grade dedication are separate procurement paths with different qualification and acceptance requirements.
Total Manufacturing and Trust Manufacturing establish the required traceability and documentation from the procurement package before production begins. Depending on the project, records can include material and heat-lot documentation, process certifications, dimensional inspection results, Certificates of Conformance, approved deviations, and final data books. The exact documentation package and retention requirements are determined by the purchase order and applicable quality program.
Total Manufacturing is best suited for complex, low-to-medium-volume components that require tight tolerances, difficult materials, multiple manufacturing processes, detailed inspection, or extensive traceability and documentation. Its capabilities are particularly useful for replacement and legacy components that require close coordination across machining, secondary processes, inspection, and final records. Final qualification depends on the specific procurement package and Trust Manufacturing’s certified scope.
Total Manufacturing supports commercial nuclear machining in coordination with Trust Manufacturing. Trust provides the applicable nuclear quality oversight and certified scope, while Total performs machining and related manufacturing in its Mentor facility. The structure used for each project depends on the procurement route, item classification, purchase-order requirements, and applicable quality program.
Total Manufacturing is best suited to produce components for military applications when the work combines tight tolerance requirements, difficult materials, multiple manufacturing steps, controlled technical data, or extensive quality documentation. Fit for critical components used in mission-critical defense systems must be confirmed against the drawing, contract flowdowns, required approvals, equipment, and inspection requirements. Parts associated with a weapon system or designated as critical safety items require contract-specific controls that must be reviewed before work is accepted.
Yes. Total Manufacturing brings CNC milling and turning, grinding, wire and sinker EDM, welding, fabrication, finishing, and inspection together in one facility. When an outside special process is required, applicable source approvals, flowdowns, certifications, and traceability requirements can be identified during quoting so the production route is planned correctly.
Total Manufacturing reviews the drawing, purchase order, customer quality clauses, and applicable flowdowns to establish the records required for each defense project. Depending on the program, these can include material and lot traceability, process certifications, dimensional inspection results, Certificates of Conformance, and first article documentation. Defining those requirements before production helps keep the necessary records connected to the job from material receipt through delivery.
Total Manufacturing is ITAR registered and holds DD Form 2345. These credentials support its eligibility to work with applicable defense articles and access certain DoD export-controlled technical data. Specific access, citizenship, data-handling, and cybersecurity requirements depend on the contract and program, so the applicable controls are reviewed before work begins.
Total Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ITAR registered, holds DD Form 2345, and has CAGE Code 11LK4. Because defense qualification requirements vary by customer and contract, applicable source-approval, cybersecurity, and quality-system requirements should be confirmed during supplier qualification.
Total Manufacturing is best suited for complex, low-to-medium-volume aerospace components that require tight tolerances, difficult materials, multiple machining operations, or extensive quality documentation. Fit for turbine blades, engine components, landing gear, and structural components depends on the drawing, material, work envelope, process route, inspection plan, and approval requirements. Projects involving additive manufacturing also require confirmation of material condition, machining allowance, datum strategy, and inspection requirements before secondary machining begins.
For aerospace manufacturing, maintaining high quality requires an inspection approach matched to the drawing and the features that drive fit, function, and acceptance. Total Manufacturing uses CMM and other precision inspection equipment to verify dimensional requirements and complex features. Inspection can include verification during production and final inspection, depending on the drawing and customer requirements.
Total Manufacturing produces aerospace CNC machined parts from aluminum alloys, titanium, stainless and alloy steels, nickel alloys including Inconel, and other specialty metals. The team’s material experience helps address heat generation, tool wear, work hardening, and dimensional stability in difficult alloys.
Total Manufacturing reviews the drawing, purchase order, and customer requirements to define the material identity, process records, inspection results, and applicable certifications that must remain connected to the job. Those requirements are incorporated into production planning so the appropriate records are maintained through delivery.
Total Manufacturing is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ITAR registered, and holds DD Form 2345 for access to DoD export-controlled technical data. Qualification and compliance requirements across the aerospace industry vary by customer and program and should be confirmed during quoting and supplier qualification.
Material requirements are reviewed before production, and material identity and supporting records remain tied to the job throughout manufacturing. Required material certifications, inspection records, certificates of conformance, and other documentation are maintained according to customer and program requirements.
The materials and grades shown on this page are not exhaustive. Send us the material grade, specification, condition, and other project requirements, and our team can confirm whether we can support the job.
Yes. We work to customer-specified material grades and standards across a wide range of metals and alloys. The material tables above include applicable grades, ASTM specifications, and UNS numbers where available.
Yes. We have experience machining difficult and high-performance alloys, including Inconel. These materials require careful process planning and control due to factors such as heat, work hardening, and tool wear.
We work with a wide range of materials for CNC machining, including carbon steel, alloy steel, HSLA steel, stainless steel, precipitation-hardening stainless steel, aluminum alloys, titanium, nickel alloys, Inconel, copper, brass, bronze, aluminum bronze, silicon bronze, specialty alloys, and exotic metals. Review the material categories above for specific grades and specifications.
Share as much detail as you have about your part or project through our quote form. Our team will follow up to confirm the requirements and request any drawings, specifications, or additional information needed to prepare an accurate quote for your precision machined parts. This helps us confirm fit and deliver a high quality precision part built to your exact specifications.
Total Manufacturing regularly produces a wide range of custom machined parts and components, including machine bases, frames, weldments, fixturing, plates, shafts, housings, brackets, rollers, pins, bushings, spindles, inserts, sleeves, nuts, bolts, washers, fabrications, and rotary dies, machined in materials such as stainless steel and other alloys. Each of these precision machined parts moves through CNC milling, CNC turning, grinding, EDM, fabrication, finishing, or inspection depending on the part's material, tolerances, and required documentation.
Yes. Documentation can include dimensional inspection results, Certificates of Conformance, material and heat-lot traceability, process certifications, first-article documentation, and other records required by the project or purchase order. This documentation supports the high precision we hold on every part and gives customers confidence in the precision components they receive.
No. Total Manufacturing does not have a fixed minimum order requirement, unlike many machine shops that focus only on high-volume runs. Our capabilities are best suited for complex, low-to-medium volume work, including one-off or replacement machined parts, small batches, and recurring production needs, with lead times built around your project.
Yes. Total Manufacturing is built for complex, low-to-medium volume work and can coordinate multiple computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes for a single part or project. Capabilities include CNC milling and turning, grinding, wire and sinker EDM, waterjet cutting, welding, fabrication, finishing, and inspection, a wide range of machining services that let us hold tight tolerances on demanding parts.
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