P3 Machine, LLC

P3 Machine was a pleasure to work with. I had gone to several machine shops who all no quoted to said they could help us out in a couple months -- and then never got back to us! Ted and Lisa were very understanding that we were a startup still in the prototyping stages of our design and worked with us to modify the parts to make them easier to manufacture, reducing how much they would cost. Some of note that I figured during my journey to find a good manufacturer was the correlation between the cleanliness of their shop/machinists and the amount of pride they took in getting the parts right. This was definitely a positive experience and I will be going back to them for additional work as we develop our next system.

Strengths: I would say the strengths of the company are guidance during the manufacturing process to simplify the part reducing costs. Also, if you want the part done correctly and held to tight tolerances, I'd propose that as another strength of Ted. Being a smaller shop, they have the flexibility to meet tight deadlines when required.

Needs to improve: Being a small shop helps them give great service, but it means that the abilities are somewhat limited. They do not have a 5-axis machine, so if you are looking for something crazy complicated then they would not be the correct vendor. The best parts for them would be ones done on either a 3-Axis CNC mill or lathe.

Exceptional quality parts made to exacting specifications. EVERY TIME. Ted and Lisa are extremely easy to do business with and the quality of parts being produced is always in tolerance. Not just in the tolerance as some machine shops may deliver, but with Ted and P3 Machine the parts are in the middle of the tolerance and exactly what is ask for each and every time.

A great machine shop that I expect to have a long lasting relationship with for many years to come.

Ted is hands down the very best Lathe Machinist I have ever come across. If other shops no quote your tricky or tight toleranced parts, ask P3 and you will be a happy customer like I am.

Strengths: Best Lathe work any where.
Parts are on time and exactly as specified.

Needs to improve: It would be better if they could make and deliver my parts before I ask for them. Since I don't think they are working on a time machine, yet, I will have to wait for my parts just like everyone else.