Tech Manufacturing & Machining, Inc.

Tech Manufacturing & Machining (TMM) was established in 2005 in Turlock. It describes itself as a full-service machine shop that handles design and build engineering, so customers don’t have to split a project between machining and fabrication vendors.

Capabilities

• Wire EDM
• CNC lathe
• CNC precision milling
• Prototypes
• Welding
• Part assembly
• Mass production and small production runs
• Design review consultations

Materials

Ferrous and non-ferrous materials such as titanium, steel, plastic and brass.

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.

Wire EDM, CNC and Welding in Turlock: Tech Manufacturing & Machining

Splitting one project across several vendors slows it down. The machined part goes one place, the weldment goes another, and the assembly happens somewhere else. Each handoff adds shipping, waiting and the chance for a misunderstanding. Buyers in Turlock often ask whether a single shop can cover more of the chain. Tech Manufacturing & Machining, Inc. is listed here for precision machining, CNC milling and turning, wire EDM, welding, fabrication, assembly and small production runs, so this page explains how those pieces connect.

Design review before cutting

A design review means someone looks at the drawing before any metal is cut. They check whether the part can be made as drawn and whether a small change would make it cheaper or stronger. Buyers can ask for this kind of feedback when requesting a quote. It costs little compared with finding the problem after parts are made.

Wire EDM in plain words

Wire EDM uses a thin wire and electrical sparks to cut through metal. The wire never touches the part, so even hard material can be cut with sharp corners and narrow slots. It is often used for dies, gauges, gears and parts with complex outlines. If your part has a shape that a rotating cutter cannot make, ask whether wire EDM is a fit.

Milling and turning

Milling shapes flat and complex surfaces. Turning shapes round parts. A part that begins on a lathe may move to a mill for flats and holes. Shops that run both can often finish a part without sending it out.

Welding and assembly

Welding joins parts into larger structures. After welding, a fabricated piece may be machined to bring critical surfaces back to size. Assembly then fits the pieces together, sometimes with bearings, fasteners or other purchased items. Asking for assembly as part of the quote can reduce your own handling time.

Prototypes, short runs and larger volumes

Prototypes test an idea. Small production runs supply a limited need, such as a specialty machine or a pilot product. Larger runs repeat the same part many times. Not every shop likes all three, so say which one you need and whether it might change.

Plastics

Machined plastics are common for insulators, guides, wear strips and housings. They can be cut with the same machines as metal, but the cutting conditions differ. Name the plastic in your request, since different grades behave differently.

A request that gets a fast answer

• Drawing or model, with the material
• Quantity for the first order and likely repeat orders
• Any welding, assembly or finishing you want included
• Date needed in Turlock or the place it will ship
• A note on which features are critical

Small runs and unit cost

Small runs usually cost more per piece than large runs, because the setup is shared among fewer parts. Buyers can reduce the gap by combining several part numbers into one order or by agreeing to a slightly longer lead time.

When you are ready, send the part details through the Request a Quote form and we will pass your details to the shop.

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