Phillips Machine and Metal Fab, Inc.

07/17/2026

Trying to stand in front of a fan this week running some short runs of drill tap parts. In about 40 seconds we face, drill, countersink, tap, and then part off. With a 4ft piece of steel we just keep bar pulling until we run out of material and set it on a loop counter.

Once the setup is done its pretty gravy other than the machine is putting off a ton of heat around 120° when its already over 95° in the shop. 🥵

Having the machine run on 25 min cycles give us the availability to walk away and multitask!

07/16/2026

07/06/2026

From 3D model, to 3D-printed proof of concept, to the finished product. 🛠️🏎️

​A few local kart racers came to us looking for a solution to simplify and cut weight on an engine mount, all while retaining full adjustability.
​By 3D printing the initial prototype, we verified all clearances and fitment before throwing a single piece of metal in the machine. This saved time and material costs, eliminating the risk of multiple setups and manual re-work if a dimension needed tweaking.

​Utilizing McMaster-Carr hardware directly inside our 3D CAD assembly also meant we knew exactly which fasteners fit perfectly before placing the order.

​Have an idea or a problem that needs a custom manufacturing solution? Let's bring it to life. Give us a shout!

​📞 641-673-8861
📧 [email protected]
📍 Oskaloosa, IA

06/17/2026

Instead of having to machine a slug to fit the inside bore like a traditional broach using a press; we have a program for easy setup and adjust step over for bore sizes. Less than 2 min to broach with flood coolant and no mess! Win win.

06/11/2026

Lathe to Mill. 🔄 Check out the progression on these pieces

​Op 1: Turned, threaded, and parted off straight into the catcher on the lathe.

Op 2: Transferred over to the mill where we chamfer milled the face contours on the parts.

​Another solid run in the books for Phillips Machine and Metal Fab. Got a custom machining project in mind? Send us a message! 🛠️⚙️
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06/01/2026

Rethinking traditional fabrication! 💡 We recently bypassed the plasma cutter to 3D print these custom plates for a customer.

​Made from high-strength carbon fiber Nylon, these parts offer excellent UV resistance and can easily withstand Iowa's extreme temperature swings. Going the additive manufacturing route saved a ton of labor cleanup, allowing us to pass those time and cost savings directly to the customer.

​From concept and 3D modeling to the finished print, we’ve got you covered. Message us today to get your next project started!

05/28/2026

Giveaway for Outer Limits Truck Repair.

05/27/2026

We have a CNC Machined Billet Aluminum Iowa Flag giveaway for Outer Limits Truck Repair.

Go give them a like and share their post to put yourself in drawing to win this!

04/06/2026

Here recently we made a few carts for a company for a Truck show. Showcasing different style bumpers, exhaust setups, and T style connectors.

04/06/2026

Broaching on the Mill vs the press is much more satisfying!