In our industry, true innovation comes from the ability to solve complex problems. This is especially the case when projects involve unconventional materials, intricate part geometries, and tight deadlines. At Leech Industries, we’ve built a reputation as a precision machine shop that takes on work that scares off other manufacturers. Our willingness to handle tough challenges, combined with decades of experience and diverse in-house capabilities, positions us as a trusted, well-rounded manufacturing partner.
Problem-Solving Is in Our DNA
Here at Leech, problem-solving is truly part of our everyday mindset. When a customer sends us a new part, we begin by asking ourselves a critical question: Have we done something like this before?
- If the answer is yes, then our team is set up for success and can get started right away.
- If the answer is no, that’s no problem! Our team gets invigorated when presented with a new challenge.
This mentality has helped us tackle jobs that many other shops won’t touch. Our team, made up of specialists with extensive experience in metal machining, whether it is a complex feature, tight tolerances, or an exotic material, has a depth of expertise that enables us to approach new challenges with creativity and precision.
A Precision Machine Shop That Doesn’t Draw a Line in the Sand
Many shops stick to what they know and shy away from work outside their comfort zone. At Leech Industries, we embrace complexity. Whether we’re machining legacy parts from decades ago or handling exotic materials, we’re equipped to perform and ready to find a solution.
A perfect example of this is our recent work on a rocket nozzle particle separator that presented us with the challenge and the opportunity to machine perhaps the only piece of a certain material in the world. This material, called Columbium C103, is a niobium-titanium-hafnium alloy used in high-stakes aerospace applications. And with one shot to get the job done right, the risk was apparent, but our expertise ensured we were up to the task.
That’s what truly sets our precision machining services apart: a can-do attitude, backed by proven capability.
Strategy and Execution from Our Cross-Functional Teams
When we take on a project we’ve never done before, we start by identifying key call-outs:
- What materials will be used?
- What processes will be required?
- What custom tooling will be needed?
- What can we do in-house, and what will require specialty vendors?
Our cross-functional teams then come together to develop the most efficient, cost-effective approach. From mold design to tool and die maintenance, and from prototype to production, our ability to plan strategically and execute flawlessly is what makes us an industry leader.
Built for Long-Term Partnerships, Not Transactions
One thing that makes Leech Industries more than a typical CNC machine shop is our commitment to partnerships. We’re not in search of one-off jobs; we want to build relationships.
For example, we recently took over a complex defense contract that another machining company had struggled with for three years. In under a year, we’ve surpassed their progress, and that success has already led to two more high-level opportunities with the same customer.
That growth wasn’t an accident or coincidence; it was the result of risk assessment, innovative thinking, and proactive strategy, like building backup tooling in anticipation of adjustments. This level of planning shows our customers that they are working with a contract manufacturer who’s in it for the long haul.
Why We’re Well-Suited to Your Complex Projects
Leech Industries is a one-stop solution that handles a variety of custom manufacturing services with speed and precision. As an ITAR-registered, AS9100 machine shop, we’re built to support high-stakes industries like aerospace, defense, and medical. Our customers come to us because they know they can trust us with their most difficult projects, and because they know we can deliver.
Looking for a manufacturing partner that thrives on solving complex challenges? Leave it to Leech!
