CNC machining
CNC turning centers and vertical machining centers for turned and milled parts, one piece or repeat production runs.
Contract machine shop and fabricator
CNC machining, welding and fabrication since 1977
Machined parts and welded sub-assemblies produced for OEMs and industrial buyers.
- Parts from 1 oz. to over 200 lbs.
- One-off prototypes to production runs of thousands per year
- Machining, welding, fabrication and laser cutting
Commercial and industrial work only.
- Made in the USA
- Welds can be certified to AWS D1.1 by independent inspectors when a customer requires it
- OEM customer relationships going back nearly 50 years
- Customers from small shops to large NYSE companies
Capabilities
Four groups of operations in one Ringgold shop. Pick the one your part needs to see the machines and materials behind it.
Manual machining and sawing
Manual lathes and mills, grinders, drills, threaders, tapping machines and automatic band saw cutting.
Welding, fabrication and laser cutting
Welding, laser cutting and brake press forming on a 200-ton CNC press.
Sub-assembly and finishing
Sub-assembly of machined and fabricated parts, with heat treating, painting, zinc plating and ceramic coating offered.
Capability at a glance
Part size, order size and the numbers buyers ask about first.
- Volumes
- One-off prototypes to production runs of thousands of pieces per year
- Lead time
- We respond to customer needs
- Part weight
- 1 oz. to over 200 lbs.
- Delivery
- Just-in-time
Materials
- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Bronze
- Gray iron
- Ductile iron
- Thermoplastics (UHMW)
- Plate
- Sheet
- Rod
- Tube
- Castings
- Structural
Equipment list
CNC and conventional machines, cutting, forming and welding equipment, grouped by process.
| Category | Machine | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CNC | CNC turning centers | Lathes from 6 in. to 15 in. chucks |
| CNC vertical machining centers | 15 to 40 hp | |
| Cutting | Laser cutting | Steel plate and sheet cutting up to 5 ft. x 10 ft. |
| Automatic horizontal saws | Up to 12 in. x 12 in. | |
| Forming | 200-ton CNC press brake | |
| Conventional | Manual lathes, vertical and horizontal mills | |
| Grinders, drills, threaders and tapping machines | ||
| Welding | MIG welding on multiple machines | Inspection available to AWS D1.1 standards |
Industries we serve
OEM and industrial work across 12 industries, shipped nationwide.
- Truck
- Trailer
- Wrecker
- Valve
- Fire hydrant
- Construction
- Marine
- Military
- Off-road vehicles
- Communications
- Hardware
- Furniture
Where we ship:Nationwide
From print to production
How a job moves from your print to your dock.
Call about your parts
Call (706) 937-4128 and talk through the parts: materials, quantities, size and when you need them. Large and small sized parts and quantities are welcome.
Email your drawings
After the call, email prints and specifications to [email protected].
We quote the job
We price the work from your drawings, materials and quantities, including any finishing or sub-assembly the parts require.
Production and delivery
Parts are machined, welded or fabricated, finished as your prints call for and delivered just in time, anywhere in the country.
Machined, welded and fabricated parts
Interstate Machine Works is a division of United Manufacturing Industries, Inc., about 10 miles south of Chattanooga, TN off I-75 and I-24.
Our customers include small shops ordering a single part and large NYSE companies with repeat orders. The work is commercial and industrial only, no retail sales.
Frequently asked quoting and production questions
What materials do you work with?
Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, gray iron, ductile iron and UHMW thermoplastic. Raw materials come in as plate, rod, tube, sheet, bar, castings or forgings.
How many parts can you make?
Lot sizes from 1 piece to thousands of pieces. Small shops and one-off parts are welcome, and repeat orders can run on just-in-time delivery.
How large are the parts?
Parts run from 1 oz. to over 200 lbs. Call us so we can discuss specific parts. Drawings may be emailed to [email protected].
How fast do you turn around a quote?
Quotes will be provided quickly. Call (706) 937-4128 and let us know your timing needs for quotes and delivery.
Do you offer finishing?
Yes. Heat treating, painting, zinc plating and ceramic coating are offered, so the finish your print calls for can be included in the quote.
Call or email about your parts
Tell us the materials, quantities and lot sizes you are looking for and email us at [email protected]. Quotes will be returned quickly.