WHAT WE DO ➔
Simply put: we solve difficult challenges for critical industries.
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More precisely, we combine decades of machining experience with the equipment, capacity, and problem-solving skills to turn tricky materials and complicated designs into reliable parts, from prototype through long-term production.
When you’re machining vital components from unforgiving materials, there’s little room for error and a whole lot riding on getting them right.
That’s exactly the kind of work Clark Manufacturing has spent 50+ years figuring out.
With deep experience in challenging materials, a broad range of machining capabilities, and a team that learns from every job, we give manufacturers a reliable path from a difficult print to a repeatable production process.
What can Clark Manufacturing
do for you?
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Process Development
Every difficult part has a learning curve. Our team develops and refines the tooling, setups, programs, and machining strategies needed to make your parts reliably, documenting what we learn along the way so we can build on it from one run to the next.
Precision Machining & Grinding
From simple turned parts to difficult components with notoriously tricky materials, we have the equipment and hard-earned know-how to tackle a wide range of machining challenges. CNC turning, horizontal and vertical milling, 5-axis machining, and precision grinding give our team the flexibility to find the right approach for your part, and keep refining it for reliable, repeatable production.
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CNC Turning
Horizontal & Vertical Milling
5-Axis Machining
Live-Tool Turning & Milling
ID & OD Grinding
Surface Grinding
Production Support
At Clark, we do more than just make your parts. We keep a large stock of materials and tooling to react quickly, manage your inventory against blanket orders, and coordinate shipments based on your production needs. Our primary goal is always to keep production moving without unnecessary delays.
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Material & Tooling Inventory
Blanket Orders
Inventory Management
Scheduled & As-Needed
Shipping
Kanban Stocking Programs
Quality Inspection
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified shop, we build quality into the process from first article through final inspection. With an extensive collection of calibrated gages and advanced inspection equipment, our quality team verifies the details throughout production to catch potential problems early and make sure the parts leaving our facility meet your requirements.
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Final Inspection & Audits
CMM Inspection
Keyence Vision Inspection
Optical Comparators
Manual Gaging
Surface Finish Testing
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We Go Beyond Machining
As part of Centurion Metalworks, we can tap into more capabilities through our sister companies right here in Northern Michigan. That means less time moving parts between suppliers, easier collaboration when challenges cross disciplines, and a bigger bench of technical expertise when your project needs it.
What makes
Clark Manufacturing
a great partner?
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Material & Tooling On Hand
To shorten lead times and keep pricing competitive, we maintain an extensive inventory of certified materials and tooling. That means, when your order comes in, we can move fast to get it done.
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We Know Difficult Materials
Some materials simply don't behave. Our team has spent decades learning how to machine stainless steels, high-nickel alloys, titanium, and other challenging materials efficiently and consistently. We keep learning from every run, refining tooling, cutting strategies, and processes as we go.
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Quality Control
We check our work. A lot. From first-piece inspection through final audit, our quality team uses CMMs, Keyence vision systems, optical comparators, and thousands of calibrated gages to make sure your parts match your requirements.
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Repeatable Results
We figure out the best way to make your parts to the same high level of quality every time. By documenting every step from programing, setups, tooling strategies, and process improvements, we ensure long term consistency.
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Problem-Solving Mindset
When problems arise, our machinists, programmers, quality team, and leadership put their heads together and figure it out. The depth of expertise across our shop keeps difficult work moving forward.
Think we
have what
you need?
Send us your print and we will get back to you within 1 business day to confirm details and make sure we’re the right fit.