Superior Machine Works, Inc.

Superior Machine Works is a 5,000 sq ft Fresno machine shop founded in 2007 by Doug Nunes. It brings engineering, machining, fabrication, certified welding and assembly under one roof and runs more than 10 machines.

Capabilities

• Design and manufacture of high-end parts
• CNC machining
• Laser engraving and direct metal etching
• MIG, TIG and arc welding
• Fabrication and assembly

Materials

Steel, stainless, aluminum and exotic metals.

Industries served

High-end automotive, food processing and equipment manufacturers.

Request a quote

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.

Food Processing Equipment, Welding and Engraving in Fresno: Superior Machine Works

Food processing equipment has its own rules. Surfaces must be easy to clean, welds must be smooth and materials must be suitable for contact with food. Buyers in Fresno who maintain or build such equipment often want a shop that understands those expectations. Superior Machine Works, Inc. is listed here for precision machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, engineering and design, laser engraving, MIG and TIG welding and food processing. This page explains how a food industry buyer can approach a request.

Materials for food contact

Stainless steel is widely used because it resists corrosion and cleans well. Certain plastics are also approved for food contact. When you request a part, state whether it touches food, and name the material you require. If a specific standard applies, say so.

Welding quality

Welds on food equipment should be smooth and continuous so that residue cannot collect in crevices. TIG welding gives clean, controlled welds and is common on stainless. MIG welding is faster and works well on thicker material. Ask which process fits your part.

Fabrication and assembly

Many food plant items are fabricated from sheet, tube and plate. Guards, hoppers, chutes and frames are typical. Assembly may combine fabricated parts with machined components, bearings and fasteners. A good drawing shows how the parts fit together.

Design and engineering

When a plant needs a new fixture or a modification to existing equipment, engineering support helps. A designer can produce a model, check clearances and prepare drawings that guide machining and fabrication. Describe the problem you are trying to solve, and include measurements of the space.

Laser engraving and direct metal etching

Engraving marks parts with identification, serial numbers or logos. Marks on food equipment parts should be done in a way that does not trap residue. If you need marking, give the text, size and location.

Machining

CNC machining shapes parts such as shafts, rollers, bushings and mounting plates. Tolerances depend on the function. Cleanability and durability are often more important than very tight sizes.

Repair and modification

Plants frequently need to adapt equipment or replace worn parts. A shop that can weld and machine in the same place saves time. Include photographs and measurements of the existing part.

Request checklist

• Drawing or sample part
• Material and whether it contacts food
• Welding process and finish required
• Marking requirements
• Quantity and delivery date in Fresno

Cleaning and inspection

Ask about the finish on welds and surfaces, and about any cleaning or passivation you require before delivery. Passivation is a treatment that helps stainless steel resist rust.

Planning around plant schedules

Food plants often have limited shutdown windows. Tell the shop when the equipment must be back in service, so the schedule can work backward from that date.

Documenting the work for your records

Food plants usually keep records of equipment changes. When you order a part or a repair, ask for the drawing or a dimensioned sketch to be returned with the item, along with a note of the material and any surface treatment. Keeping these records makes the next replacement faster and helps with audits and maintenance planning.

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

Is this your shop? Claim or remove this listing.