About

Basic Machining can remanufacture, fabricate, service, or repair any metal part of machinery. Onsite services include align boring and flange facing. 
ISNetworld Certified

We are a member of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

CFIB - Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Our services

custom fabrication and machining jobs.

custom fabrication for mining and mill equipment parts among many other metal equipment parts.

portable align boring and portable flange facing services.

fabricate shafts, bushings, pins, cylinders, etc.

over 34 years of fine custom fabrication and machining services

Emergency Parts Program

We've developed the processes and systems to get your mill or mine operating as soon as possible when a critical part breaks. 

parts manufactured from sketches or we reverse-engineer drawings from worn-out parts

parts delivered on schedule (When you receive a delivery date from us; it means something. Just ask our customers)

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Onsite services

We offer onsite align boring services and portable flange facing services with our 16-foot trailer filled with portable machine tools.

Who can we help?

We have worked with clients in the heavy equipment, forestry, mines, mills, and hydro.
Some of our main clients include; Goldcorp, Eacom Ear Falls Sawmill, Musselwhite Mine, Rubicon, Gilbertson Enterprises, H20 Power, Hydro One, Broda Construction, New Gold (in Barwick), Barrens North, CN Rail, EKT, Emcon and Nortrax and just to mention a few.

Advantages 

We can fabricate almost any machine part. We have an excellent staff. Our parts match original specs as required. 

We work fast. Our clients are up and running as quickly as possible. 

Fabricating parts is quicker and less costly than buying new parts from OEMs

We can come to you. Our onsite/portable services are available.

We have experience. When you choose Basic Machining, you are dealing with a company that has been around for 35+ years. 

We have the machinery (15 well-maintained machines including the brand new CNC lathe (Haas ST-30 Y)

We use high-quality raw materials only. No shortcuts!

We have large stores of raw materials to meet the needs of emergency shutdowns in sawmills and mines

We maintain strong relationships with our suppliers which facilitates just-in-time inventory

We work in an 18-thousand square foot custom fabrication shop with 16 employees

Most of our business comes from referrals. What does that tell you about us?

We can also reverse engineer worn out parts. 

Our offices

We have the raw materials, tools/equipment, and expertise to handle any custom fabrication or machining job you can imagine regardless of the industry. Our focus is delivering quality parts to customers in mining and forestry, and other organizations, who need a quick turnaround.  
Basic Machining is based in Dryden, Ontario, Canada, and we work with Canadian companies. We travel to surrounding areas with portable align boring and portable flange-facing services. 
We have:

A large inventory of raw materials to meet the needs of emergency shutdowns in sawmills and mines

Just in time inventory through strong relationships with our suppliers

18-thousand square foot custom fabrication shop with 16 employees

portable align-boring equipment and portable flange-facing equipment

Giving Back

Basic Machining Ltd. is a proud sponsor in partnership with Kiwanis International in supporting Canada Day Celebrations and Annual Winter Festival in Dryden.
Dryden Highschool Student Bursary Program
Basic Machining provides two $500.00 bursaries will be awarded to a Dryden Highschool student continuing their education in a Skilled Trades program either in a college program (proof registration required) or entering an apprenticeship in a skilled trade (proof of registration required). Preference will be given to students entering into a Skilled Trade program recognized by a College or Technical Institute. Payment will be made upon receipt of confirmation of registration in September but can be delayed no longer than one year pending registration in the program.

Please contact your Dryden Highschool Guidance Office for details. 
Submissions can be sent to:

Basic Machining 
c/o Olga Benjamin
P.O. Box: 164
17123 Highway 17 West Dryden, Ontario
P8N 2Y8

Quality drives us

We can remanufacture tolerances within .001 of an inch. Quality is our guidepost. 

Precision is Crucial for our Customers

We take the time and do it right. We don't rush. Everything has to be done with precision and done properly. We have everything in place: the people, processes, and equipment, to handle high-pressure jobs.

- Mike Kellar, President of Basic Machining

We understand uptime is crucial. Contact us for a quote on the component you need.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Company History

HOW PARTS MANUFACTURING  WORKS

SEND THE SKETCH OF YOUR PART
We need a sketch, or an old part, and details about materials and tolerances. Let us know if your operation is shut-down.
WE SEND YOU A QUOTE
We will examine the request, determine how quickly the work can be completed and send you a quote.
WE CREATE CAD DRAWINGS
Our CAD programmers will use your sketch to create the CAD files necessary to complete the job.
PART IS PRODUCED TO QUALITY TOLERANCES
Your part is completed within the required tolerances and delivered by the promised due date.

"We have been doing business with Basic Machining Ltd. for over 30 years. Always excellent service and professional work, in the shop or in the field. Scheduled maintenance or emergency repairs. Mike has a great staff always happy and willing to get us up and running as smoothly as possible."

- Jamie Fenwick, Fenwick Chipping