October 7, 2026 update: historical interview and buyer context

Originally published October 8, 2018. The original interview describes complex machining, inspection practices, and the company’s reported capabilities at the time. Employee counts, equipment, certification statements, and dimensional capabilities below are historical interview content.

This editorial update does not verify the company’s current operating status, ownership, address, staffing, equipment, or certifications. Readers considering a project should confirm current details directly through independently verified company contact information before relying on the historical listings below.

Questions to bring to a supplier conversation

For complex machining, request a current capability review against the actual drawing and revision. Confirm material requirements, critical characteristics, inspection methods, documentation, and any applicable certification scope directly with the supplier. A general capability list cannot confirm that a specific feature is achievable in your part.

Ask who will review the RFQ, which information is missing, and when a useful next response can be expected. Agree on an approved transfer method before sending confidential or controlled technical files. Keep any technical commitments tied to the reviewed requirements and current quotation.

A lesson for machine shop websites

The interview format helps readers understand the people and decisions behind a business. A current capability page should pair that story with verified services, clear limitations, and an easy inquiry route. Date older profiles so buyers can distinguish historical background from information they should use in supplier qualification.

For a practical next step, read the machine shop website checklist and RFQ qualification guide. The original interview follows, with its period-specific statements preserved.

Original 2018 interview

We have found our third machine shop to feature in our Machine Shop Of The Week series, and we are thrilled to introduce Precision Manufacturing Solutions of Biddeford, Maine.

How did you get started? And how has the journey been so far?

In 2003 Precision Manufacturing Solutions was formed and continues to be operated by key employees of the former Atlantic Precision Products. Our focus from the beginning has been High Complexity work in the Aerospace and Defense sectors that other shops shy away from while utilizing the highest levels of technology available. We started with a dozen employees and have grown to 75 currently. We employ machinists who enjoy being challenged and are passionate about the trade. Employees looking for an easy ride don’t do well here.

What are some struggles you have had along the way of growing your shop/business?

Probably the biggest challenge has been finding employees that are interested in a challenge, and are willing to put the time in to learn the necessary skills.

What should we know that makes your shop/business unique?

We are unique in our ability to create processes to control difficult to machine features, in difficult to machine alloys, at difficult to hold tolerances.

What are your capabilities/services?

ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D Certified Quality System.

Full ERP System with integrated scheduling

Solid Model Creation

100% of our programing is from Solid Models, including our CMM’s

Flatness to 2 HLB (.000022”)

Roundness .0002

True Position to .001

Profile to .001

Diameters to +/-.0002

Multiple CMM’s with Calibrated accuracy < .000045

Optical Flat measuring capability to 5” diameter

Form-Scan measurement capability (Roundness, Flatness, Perpendicularity, Parallelism to <.00001)

Contrace measurement capability (Theoretical Points of Intersect, angles, radi to <.00005)

Turning = up to 18”

Milling = 400mm Cube

5-Axis = 14” dia x 12” long Cylinder

Multitasking (Mill Turn) 12” x 12” Cylinder

We regularly work in 300 & 400 Series Stainless Steel, Inconel’s, Hastelloy’s, Nimonic’s, Titanium’s, Tungsten, Magnesium, etc…

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Do you specialize in working in a particular industry or industries?

We specialize in Aerospace, primarily engine seals, and Defense, primarily Optics.

Business Information

Website – https://www.precision-mfg.com/

Phone – (207) 282-6080

Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/precisionmanufacturingsolutions/

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