B & R Machine Inc

🔎 At a Glance

• Company: B & R Machine, Inc.
• Location: Ludlow, Massachusetts
• Founded: 1984
• Industry: Precision CNC Machining & Manufacturing
• Core Capabilities: CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Engineering Support, Assembly, Finishing
• Certifications & Compliance: AS9100 Compliant QMS, ISO 9001 Practices, ITAR Registered
• Facility: Large-scale CNC manufacturing operation
• Equipment: 90+ CNC milling and turning centers
• Markets Served: Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Firearms, Robotics, Oil & Gas, Telecom, Commercial

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About B & R Machine

B & R Machine, Inc. provides advanced CNC manufacturing solutions to a wide range of high-precision industries. Founded in 1984 as a two-person machining operation in Bondsville, Massachusetts, the company has grown into a major manufacturing provider in Western Massachusetts with decades of technical expertise and production experience.

Today, B & R Machine employs a skilled workforce of engineers, machinists, operators, and quality professionals dedicated to delivering complex components from prototype through full-scale production. The company positions itself as a one-stop manufacturing partner capable of handling challenging projects requiring precision, traceability, and rigorous quality standards.

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Core Manufacturing Capabilities

B & R Machine operates an extensive fleet of CNC equipment and supports full product lifecycles — from engineering support to final assembly.

Machining

• Horizontal and vertical CNC milling
• CNC turning operations
• High-mix and production machining
• Complex multi-axis components

Engineering & Prototyping

• CNC machining methodologies
• Tooling selection and design
• Fixture design and manufacture
• Engineering support for manufacturability
• Pre-production and scale-up manufacturing

Engraving & Marking

• Laser beam marking
• Mill engraving
• Serialization

Assembly Services

• Specialty hardware and fastener installation
• Adhesion and bonding processes

Deburring & Finishing

• Vibratory finishing
• Media tumbling
• Hand deburring

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Quality & Inspection

Quality control is central to B & R Machine’s operations, particularly for regulated industries.

• AS9100-compliant Quality Management System
• ISO 9001 quality practices
• PPAP-ready process qualification
• Five state-of-the-art Zeiss CMM machines with Calypso software
• Full suite of inspection equipment
• Data-driven inspection methods and sampling plans
• Regulatory and compliance management systems
• Health and safety programs

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Materials Expertise

B & R Machine produces components from a broad range of engineering materials, including difficult-to-machine alloys.

• Aluminum alloys
• Stainless steels and tool steels
• Titanium
• Copper and bronze
• High-temperature alloys
• Nickel-based alloys (Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy)
• Composites
• Engineering plastics and polymers

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Industries Served

B & R Machine supports customers operating in demanding sectors where precision and reliability are critical.

• Aerospace
• Military & Defense
• Medical
• Firearms
• Robotics
• Oil & Gas
• Telecommunications
• Commercial manufacturing

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Value-Added Services & Special Processes

Through a network of certified partners, B & R Machine provides additional processes required to deliver finished components.

• Custom extrusions
• Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
• Welding
• Heat treating and annealing
• Chemical conversion coatings
• Passivation
• Anodizing
• Painting
• Silkscreening and marking
• Materials testing and analysis

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Why Machinists Choose B & R Machine

• Large, well-equipped CNC facility
• Stable company with 40+ years of operation
• Exposure to complex aerospace and defense work
• Opportunities to work with advanced materials
• Collaborative environment across engineering, quality, and production
• Diverse mix of prototype and production projects