Inside the PIH Machine Shop

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August 27, 2026

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Introduction

When manufacturers need parts made right the first time, they need a machine shop with the experience, equipment, and process control to back it up. Since 1981, Pacific Integrated Handling has provided custom engineering solutions and manufacturing services tailored to our customers’ needs, and our in-house machine shop is a core part of that promise.

Precise. Reliable. Consistent. Versatile.

Those four words define how our machine shop operates. With over 15 years of dedicated precision machining experience, our team supports projects from concept and rapid prototyping all the way through full-scale production. Whether you need a single prototype part or an ongoing production run, we have the equipment and expertise to deliver.

Advanced Programming and CAD Integration

Our machine shop relies on advanced CNC programming using Mastercam Dynamic toolpaths, allowing us to machine complex geometries efficiently and accurately. We also offer direct integration with most 3D CAD file formats, which means your designs move smoothly from file to finished part with minimal friction.

This combination of proven programming methods and flexible file compatibility has helped us build a track record of project success across industries and around the world.

Materials and Finishes

Our machine shop works with a wide range of materials, including:

Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Mild Steel
Brass
Bronze
Various Plastics

And once a part is machined, we offer a full range of finishing options, including:

Powder Coating
Electroless Nickel
Passivation
Zinc Plating
Type II and Type III Anodizing
Chem Film

Whatever your material or finish requirements, our team can help specify and execute the right process for your application.

Machine Shop Capabilities: Washington and Texas

PIH operates machine shops in both Tacoma, Washington, and Addison, Texas, giving customers on both coasts access to our precision manufacturing capabilities.

Washington (Tacoma, WA)

Machine	Travel	RPM	Feed
Toolroom Mill	30″ x 12″ x 16″	4,000	200 IPM
VF-OE	30″ x 16″ x 20″	7,500	710 IPM
Mini Mill	16″ x 12″ x 10″	6,000	600 IPM
VF-3SS	40″ x 20″ x 25″	12,000	1,400 IPM
VF3-SS APC	40″ x 20″ x 25″	12,000 w/ through-spindle coolant, 1K PSI	1,400 IPM
VF-9SS	84″ x 40″ x 30″	12,000 w/ through-spindle coolant, 1K PSI	1,200 IPM

Texas (Addison,TX)

Machine	Travel	RPM	Feed
VFO	20″ x 16″ x 20″	7,500	200 IPM
TM-2	40″ x 16″ x 16″	4,000	200 IPM

Our largest machine, the VF-9SS, offers an 84″ x 40″ x 30″ travel envelope with through-spindle coolant capability, making it well suited for larger, more complex parts that demand tight tolerances and high-speed material removal.

A Collaborative, Solution-Focused Partner

At PIH, machining isn’t just about running a program. It’s about understanding the challenge our customers are trying to solve and bringing a collaborative, solution-focused approach to complex manufacturing problems. That philosophy, paired with over four decades of engineering experience, is what sets our machine shop apart.