Rand Machine Works

Rand Machine Works is a family-owned Fresno shop operating since 1980. It provides machining, industrial equipment repair, certified welding and fabrication, and says it runs one of the largest lathes in the valley.

Capabilities

• Large-capacity machining: lathe handles up to 4 ft diameter x 20 ft length
• Dual-spindle CNC turning and milling
• CNC machining
• Industrial machine repair
• Hydraulic cylinder repair
• Balancing
• Certified welding and fabrication
• SolidWorks design

Materials

Alloy steel, aluminum, bronze, cast iron, plastic, stainless steel, steel and tool steel.

Industries served

Food processors and industrial customers.

Quality & certifications

• 30-day warranty (as stated on site)

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To request a quote from this shop, use the Request a Quote form. Tell us the part, material, quantity and deadline, and we will pass your request to the shop.

Large Lathe Work and Hydraulic Cylinder Repair in Fresno: Rand Machine Works

Most machine shop equipment is built for parts you can pick up. Some of the work that keeps farms, plants and mills running is on a different scale. Shafts, rolls and cylinders can be many feet long and weigh more than a person can move. Buyers in Fresno who maintain heavy equipment often need a shop with the capacity to hold such work. Rand Machine Works is listed here for CNC milling and turning, welding, fabrication, repair, plastics machining, large part machining, hydraulic cylinder repair and industrial repair. This page explains what to know when a part is large.

Capacity is the first question

A lathe has two main size limits. Swing is the largest diameter it can turn. Distance between centers is the longest piece it can hold. Before asking for a quote on a big part, measure its diameter and length and note its weight. A shop can tell quickly whether the part fits.

How big parts are held

Long shafts can sag under their own weight, so they are often supported with a steady rest in the middle. Heavy parts need cranes or lifts, and clamping must hold the part without bending it. These practical details affect time and price, which is why size and weight belong in every request.

Hydraulic cylinder repair

A hydraulic cylinder uses fluid pressure to push a rod in and out. Common problems include scored rods, worn seals and damaged barrels. Repair usually involves taking the cylinder apart, inspecting the parts, machining or replacing worn ones and reassembling with new seals. Buyers should note the cylinder’s make, bore and stroke if they know them, and describe the leak or failure.

Industrial equipment repair

Industrial repair covers a wide range of problems. A gearbox may have worn shafts, a press may have a cracked frame and a conveyor may have a damaged roller. The process starts with finding the cause. Photographs, measurements and a description of what the machine was doing help the shop plan.

Dual-spindle CNC work

Some CNC lathes have two spindles, so a part can be handed from one to the other and machined on both ends without being moved by hand. This is efficient for production runs of turned parts. It also helps with accuracy, since the part stays in the machine.

Balancing

Rotating parts that are out of balance shake, wear bearings and can fail early. Balancing measures the imbalance and corrects it by removing or adding weight. If your part spins fast, mention the speed in your request.

Welding and fabrication

Heavy repairs often combine welding with machining. A shop that handles both can plan the order of operations so welded areas are machined afterward.

Items to include

• Part dimensions and weight
• Material, if known
• Drawing, sample or clear photographs
• What the part does and how it failed
• Date needed in Fresno or the delivery point

Planning for downtime

When a large part fails, the main cost is often lost production. Asking about lead time up front lets you plan for it. Some buyers keep a spare of their most critical parts so a failure costs a swap instead of a wait.

Honest expectations

Large work takes time. Material may need to be ordered, and heavy machining cannot be rushed without risk. A shop that explains the schedule clearly is easier to work with.

To ask about a large part or a repair, send the details through the Request a Quote form and we will send your details on to the shop.

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