Answers for emergency repair, machining, reverse engineering, and fabrication projects.

Yes. A broken part, worn sample, rough sketch, photo, or plant walk-down can be enough to start. We evaluate the component, measure the critical features, and determine whether repair, reverse engineering, or a redesigned replacement is the best path.

Send the best information you have: photos, drawings, dimensions, quantity, material if known, how the part functions, what failed, and when you need it. For emergency work, call first so we can talk through timing and the fastest way to get the part or information to our Garland facility.

Yes. Calling ahead is recommended so the right person is available to review it, especially for line-down or after-hours situations. We're at 2921 National Ct in Garland, Texas.

Yes, depending on the project and our availability. Plant walk-downs help us scope guarding, platforms, modifications, equipment interfaces, and difficult repair situations. Onsite support may also be available for urgent needs.

We offer 24-hour emergency response for qualifying industrial machining, fabrication, and repair needs. Call (214) 227-5633 to talk through the line-down situation, timing, access, and the fastest path forward.

Common requests include shafts, journals, rollers, bushings, housings, wear components, brackets, guards, frames, and other parts that are stopping or limiting production. Each job is evaluated on its own condition, material, and required turnaround.

It depends on the part, material availability, scope, any outside processes required, and our current shop load. The first step is to call and send photos, or bring the failed part in, so we can give you a realistic read on timing.

Often, yes. We assess whether repair, rebuilding, reverse engineering, or full replacement gets you back up and running fastest and most economically. It depends on the failure mode and how the part functions in your equipment.

We run 3-axis and 4-axis CNC milling and live-tool CNC turning, with in-house CNC programming for prototypes and short-to-medium production runs.

Yes. Manual milling and turning are still valuable for repair work, unusual parts, modifications, and situations where a conventional approach is faster or more practical than programming a CNC job.

We can turn long shafts up to roughly 160 inches. Confirm final feasibility with us directly, since diameter, material, weight, tolerance, and workholding all affect what's possible on a given job.

We fabricate platforms, handrails, guarding, carts, tables, chutes, hoppers, frames, bases, skids, fixtures, and complete welded assemblies using MIG, TIG, and laser welding, plus forming and cutting.

Yes. Capabilities include 90,000 PSI waterjet cutting, CNC routing, press-brake forming, shearing, rolling, ironworker operations, and laser cutting through our strategic supplier network for suitable projects and materials.

Yes. One of our advantages is coordinating machining, fabrication, forming, assembly, and approved outside processes through one accountable relationship, instead of you managing several vendors.

We form plate and sheet metal in-house on our press brake as part of a cutting and forming project. Tonnage, maximum thickness and bend length are confirmed project by project — send your material, thickness and the bend you need and we'll confirm feasibility for your part.

Yes. With a mechanical engineer and CNC programmers on staff, we can help refine a concept, sketch, or rough design into a manufacturable part before the first piece is cut.

Often, especially when the OEM part is obsolete, imported, backordered, or priced with a long lead time. We evaluate the existing component, reverse engineer it when appropriate, and manufacture a replacement locally.

Potentially. When the application allows it, we can review material, geometry, wear points, and service conditions to see whether a repair or redesign could improve durability. We'll always confirm any change to a critical design feature with you first.

Drawing and CAD ownership on a reverse-engineered part is worked out project by project — it isn't covered by one blanket policy. If retaining the drawing or program for future orders matters to you, raise it when you request your quote so we can put ownership and use in writing before work begins.

Yes, we've produced components for food and beverage and other sanitary-conscious applications, working in appropriate materials such as stainless steel for the part's service conditions. We don't hold formal sanitary or food-grade certifications, so confirm any certified-process or material-traceability requirements with us before the quote.

Yes. We support one-off prototypes, repair parts, and repeat production runs. Repeat work gets easier and faster once drawings, programs, and material requirements are retained after the first successful job.

Yes, through our established specialty-partner network, which supports wire and sinker EDM, precision and surface grinding, heat treatment, plating, anodizing, powder coating, and thermal spray, coordinated through us.

We support packaging and converting, food and beverage, plastics and coatings, OEM and automation, motor and pump applications, material handling, water and wastewater, and general manufacturing operations.

No. Our Garland facility supports manufacturers across Dallas, Fort Worth, and the broader North Texas region. Project fit, urgency, and onsite requirements determine the practical service area for a given job.

Yes. Kimbrell Manufacturing Corporation is family owned and operated, focused on stewardship, investing in our team, and serving customers well.

Use the contact page, email sales@kimbrellskustommachining.com, or call (214) 227-5633 to set up a time. Tours are scheduled so the right team member is available and active customer work stays protected.