CNC Solutions for Petroleum Refining Operations
We supply the world’s best CNC machine solutions and combine them with advanced engineering services to deliver reliable and consistent production for precision manufacturers in the refining industry.
Supporting Machining Applications for the Refining Industry
Machining solutions from Methods produce high-quality parts that meet stringent requirements and support the rugged demands of maintaining efficient refinery operations in a tightly regulated industry.
Precision – Complex and intricate oil, gas, and chemical refining equipment such as pumps, flanges, valves, threaded fitting, couplings, and more require precision to prevent dangerous conditions and increased efficiency.
Production Speed – The rapid z/x traverse times of our machines improve equipment cycle times to meet the demands of the petrochemical refining and production industry.
Versatility – For aging refineries to keep operating, they must quickly fabricate unique replacement parts. Our CNC machines and engineering services deliver solutions that handle the high-mix, low-volume production necessary to produce unique components rapidly. The parts include metals from ordinary steel to exotic high-temperature alloys, including titanium, brass, stainless steel, and more.
Consistency – Our machines, built to exacting specifications, produce parts with unflinching accuracy to reduce vibration and other variables to minimize milling, turning, and drilling variations.
Producing Quality Parts for Refinery Production
Our world-class precision machine tools produce components that help refineries keep petroleum products flowing, even when exposed to corrosive chemicals and fumes that pose considerable risks to equipment, workers, and the environment. Fittings and other parts machined with our partner equipment meet the strict tolerances necessary for operating under extreme pressures and high temperatures.
Common Refinery Equipment Parts and Components
- Valves
- Reducing flanges
- Taper boring flanges
- Custom pipe nipples
- Flanges
CNC Machine Solutions For Industrial Refining
Refinery operators and suppliers turn to us for the best machining equipment and engineering solutions. Our CNC solutions designed for the petrochemical refining industry include:
Vertical 3- and 5-axis Machines – Our best-in-class vertical milling equipment for fabricating parts for refining operations handles high-speed machining and hard-to-machine materials. 
Our 3- and 5- axis vertical machining centers are made with high-quality builder components designed to provide speed, accuracy, precision, and stability.
Horizontal 3- and 5-axis Machines – Our rugged horizontal mills offer unmatched speed, structural integrity, and increased productivity while performing with reliable accuracy long into the future.
Turning Centers – We develop turning center solutions for producing valve fittings, couplings, and more that require extreme tolerances and fine surface finishes.
CNC Engineering Services and Solutions
Methods offers an array of value-added engineering services that streamline manufacturing operations for refineries.
- Machine Automation – Our engineers will work with your team to plan, design, and implement automated CNC machining solutions that elevate your bottom line while increasing production output, job capacity, and revenue.
- Full Turnkey Setups – We deliver CNC machines and training for you to be up and running from day one.
- Process Development – Our engineers optimize your manufacturing processes by integrating the best machine tools and technologies that support your business goals.
- Machine and Tool Selection – We will help you pick the best machine tool that supports your oil and gas operations
- Part Workholding – Our engineers develop optimal work-holding solutions for new or existing CNC equipment that improve material handling and throughput.
- Options and Accessories – Besides machines, we carry a range of accessories, including cooling systems, pallet shuttles, presetters, and more.
We Support Distilling and Processing
With few new refineries coming online, precision replacement parts must meet the specifications of the original components. Methods knows these challenges, offering the world’s best CNC machines for producing these critical parts, along with a suite of engineering services to customize your machining applications for maximum ROI and accuracy.
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PROVEN RESULTS
Leveraging Automation for Strategic Business Growth
After growing with Methods to implement 5-axis, and multitasking technology, Operose founder Tyler Stilson wanted to increase his throughput with automation.
