BLM has one of the largest machine shops in the Waikato, with a constant workflow from the dairy, meat, pulp and paper, agricultural, construction and forestry industries.

The machine shop is well equipped and has five centre lathes, two CNC lathes, four milling machines, three drills, a slotter, a machining center and five assorted machines for gear manufacture.

The wide range of equipment in the machine shop is well complimented by the experience of the workshop staff, some of whom have been with the company for more than 20 years.

The scope of activities carried out by the machine shop ranges from repair & maintenance projects to new component manufacturing for OEM clients.

The shop provides machining services to several companies manufacturing equipment for the food, dairy and beverage industries and is well experienced in providing high quality components that meet the exacting standards of these industries.

Versatility, ingenuity and competence are hallmarks of BLM Engineering’s machine shop that enable the shop to cater well to the individual and varying requirements of its clients, whether the job involves making new parts, restoration or repairs.

Machine Shop Capacity

Turning Capacity:

1100mm Diameter swing over bed x 3m between centers

Milling capacity:

400mm x 1600mm table size

Machine Center :

850mm x 520mm x 550mm travel

Drilling:

Maximum 75mm diameter

Gear Cutting:

Equipment to manufacture spur, helical, worm and bevel gears

Can cut internal & external splines and racks