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01 Illinois machining

Machine shops in Illinois

From Chicagoland to Rockford and the Quad Cities. Send one RFQ and we match it with up to 3 Illinois machine shops that fit the part, within 24 business hours.

Face mill cutting a round part at an Illinois machine shop
03 Shop type

Find the right kind of shop

The best shop depends on volume and part size more than on distance.

04 Industries

What each area does best

AreaIndustries servedTypical work
ChicagolandFood equipment, medical, electronics, industrial OEMsPrototypes, short runs, production
RockfordAerospace, fasteners, power transmissionPrecision parts, screw machine parts, grinding
Quad Cities and PeoriaAgricultural and construction equipmentLarge parts, heavy turning, weldments

General patterns, not rules. Shops in every area take a wide range of work.

05 Process

How it works

  1. Send the RFQ

    Drawing, material, quantity, date and preferred area.

  2. We match

    Up to 3 Illinois shops with the right equipment and capacity.

  3. You decide

    Shops quote directly. Visit, compare, order.

06 For shops

Run a shop in Illinois?

Illinois machine shops can list for free and receive RFQs from buyers that fit their equipment and area. Summary first, accept only what you want.

List your shop

CNC lathe at an Illinois machine shop
07 FAQ

Questions

Are all shops in Illinois?

Yes. Every shop we match through this site is located in Illinois. You can ask for a specific area.

Do you make parts?

No. We are a matching service. Shops quote, make and invoice the parts.

What does it cost me?

Nothing. Buyers never pay. Shops pay for RFQs they accept.

How many shops will I hear from?

Up to 3, picked for fit and capacity. Sometimes fewer if only one or two fit.

Can I visit the shop?

Yes, and we encourage it. Being able to visit is one of the main reasons to buy from a shop in your state.

What if I am outside Illinois?

That is fine. Tell us where parts ship and we match Illinois shops that can serve you.