VECO Technologies, Inc.

VECO Technologies began in 1976 as a one-machine Fresno shop called Vincent Engineering Company and became VECO in 1991. Its engineers and machinists work in-house on projects that range from new machinery to repairing old parts.

Capabilities

• Precision and CNC machining
• Mechanical engineering and design
• Specialized welding
• Prototyping
• Custom machinery
• Reworks and repairs of existing parts

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Custom Machinery and Mechanical Engineering in Fresno: VECO Technologies

Sometimes the thing you need does not exist. A production line has a gap that no catalog machine fills, or a process needs a special fixture, or an old machine needs a major rework. In those cases, buyers in Fresno are not just buying a part. They are asking for a solution, and that calls for engineering as well as machining. VECO Technologies, Inc. is listed here for precision machining, welding, fabrication, engineering and design, custom machinery, mechanical engineering and prototyping. This page explains how a custom machinery project typically unfolds.

Starting with the problem

A good project begins with a clear statement of what the machine must do. How fast? How many per hour? What does it touch? What space does it have? Buyers who can describe the problem in plain words and share any measurements give an engineer the best starting point.

Concepts and drawings

An engineer turns the requirements into a concept, which is a rough design that shows how the machine could work. If the concept is acceptable, it becomes detailed drawings that show every part. Drawings are what machinists and welders use to build the machine. Asking to review the concept before detailed work begins can prevent costly changes later.

Prototyping

A prototype tests the idea at lower cost than a full build. It might be a single station of a larger machine or a simplified version of a part. Prototypes often reveal issues that drawings do not, such as parts that interfere or motions that are too slow.

Building the machine

Custom machinery usually combines several kinds of work. Frames are fabricated and welded. Shafts, plates and brackets are machined. Purchased items such as motors, bearings and sensors are fitted. A shop that does machining, welding and fabrication in house can coordinate these steps more easily.

Specialized welding

Some applications need welding to a specific standard or in a particular material. If your project involves pressure, food contact or heavy loads, mention it at the start.

Reworks and repairs

Not every project is new. Many are about extending the life of an existing machine. A rework might involve replacing worn parts, upgrading a section or adapting a machine for a new product. Include photographs, any existing drawings and a description of what must change.

Information to share

• A description of the task and the goals
• Space, power and environmental limits
• Existing drawings or photographs of related equipment
• Budget range and schedule
• Standards or regulations that apply

Understanding cost

Custom machinery is priced on design time, materials, labor and testing. Because requirements can change, buyers often agree on phases, such as concept, design and build, with a decision point after each. This keeps spending under control and gives the buyer a chance to adjust.

Ownership of designs

Ask early who owns the drawings and any special tooling, and whether you can have the files for future repairs. Clear answers protect both sides.

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