Stainless Steel Machining Services

CNC machining, threading, grinding & welding for 304, 316, 17-4PH and more.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

ISO 9001:2015

Made in Canada

Made in Canada

40+

Years of Experience

5K+

Satisfied Customers

Overview

Whether it’s 304, 316, 17-4PH, or duplex alloys — Pearson provides high-precision stainless steel machining services through a hybrid fulfillment model. Projects are fulfilled in-house or through trusted Canadian partners, with coordinated quoting, QA, and logistics to ensure standards for food-grade, marine, and structural use are met.

Stainless steel machining overview

Our Capabilities

Our stainless machining capabilities — offered in-house or via certified partner shops — include:

  • CNC Machining: milling, drilling & pocketing with coolant-optimized tooling
  • Manual Machining: fitments, custom tooling & low-volume stainless parts
  • Turning: shafts, pins, flanges & valve components with high finishes
  • Threading: UNC, UNF & metric internal/external threads in stainless alloys
  • Welding: TIG & MIG welding of enclosures, tanks & structural frames
  • Surface Grinding: precision flatness & thickness control
  • Prototyping & Repair: sanitary component repair, test parts & legacy rework
  • Installation Prep: brackets, frames & assemblies ready for deployment

Why Stainless Steel?

  • Exceptional corrosion & chemical resistance for harsh environments
  • Sanitary-grade finishes for food, medical & pharmaceutical use
  • High strength & wear resistance under cyclic loads
  • Smooth, weld-clean finishes to meet sanitary standards
  • Versatile alloy support from general-purpose to duplex grades

Our Equipment

Equipment listed below is used at our Ontario shop or by qualified stainless steel partners:

  • 3- and 4-axis CNC milling centers with stainless-steel tooling
  • Manual lathes & turning centers for short runs
  • Precision drill presses & tapping rigs
  • Surface & cylindrical grinders with specialized wheels
  • TIG/MIG welding stations with purge chambers
  • Cleanroom-compatible finishing stations

Common Grades We Work With

  • 304 – general-purpose stainless with good machinability
  • 316/316L – marine & medical-grade corrosion resistance
  • 17-4PH – precipitation-hardened for strength & wear
  • 303 – free-machining alloy for complex features
  • 410 & duplex steels – high strength & corrosion performance

Typical Applications

  • Food processing equipment & sanitary piping
  • Medical device housings & surgical components
  • Chemical process manifolds & valves
  • Marine fittings & offshore hardware
  • Automation frames & safety enclosures

FAQ

Do you machine true sanitary finishes?

Yes—we deliver finishes to 32 Ra or better and coordinate electropolishing or passivation with certified partners as needed.

What tolerances can you hold on stainless steel?

We routinely hold ±0.002″ (±0.05 mm), with tighter tolerances available depending on part geometry and production method.

How do you avoid contamination during welding?

We use purge chambers, stainless filler rod, and post-weld cleaning. Welding is performed either in-house or through our certified stainless partners.

Can you handle both prototype and volume runs?

Yes—Pearson supports everything from one-off sanitary prototypes to small-batch stainless production. Jobs are fulfilled in-house or through our Canadian partner network.

Is this manufactured in-house?

Some stainless parts are produced at our Ontario facility. Others are fulfilled through trusted Canadian manufacturing partners. Pearson oversees sourcing, QA, and delivery across both.

Need Stainless Steel Parts to Exact Standards?

Tell us your requirements for corrosion-resistant, sanitary-grade or structural components.

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