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Services

Machine Leveling And Alignment

Machines set level and aligned so they can hold the accuracy they were built for

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Turnkey InstallationMoving, installation and alignment
What We Set Up

Level And Aligned

We carry a full line of equipment for machinery moving, installation and alignment, so every machine we set is level and aligned before it runs.

Leveling and alignment are part of every machinery move and installation we handle, for individual machines or full facility relocations. When a machine will not hold tolerances, we can also grind, scrape and align it for a fraction of the cost of rebuilding.

  • Machine leveling
  • Axis alignment
  • New installations
  • Machinery moves
  • Field alignments
  • Grinding and scraping
Request Service

Request Leveling Service

Tell us the machine, the model and where it sits, and our team will follow up to schedule a visit.

Brands We Service

Machines We Level

Our technicians level and align manual machines and CNC machine tools across these brands.

Machining Centers

Chevalier, DMG, Doosan, Fadal, Cincinnati, Haas, Makino, Kitamura, Mazak, Mori Seiki, Niigata, OKK, Okuma, Toyoda

Vertical And Horizontal Lathes

Giddings & Lewis, Monarch, Poreba, YU Shine

Horizontal Boring Mills

Cincinnati Gilbert, Giddings & Lewis, Kuraki, SNK, Toshiba, Skoda, Mighty

Gantry And Bridge Mills

Ingersoll, SNK, Toshiba

Grinders

Chevalier, Kent, Clausing

Manual Machines

Bridgeport, LeBlond, Sharp, Webb, JET, Summit, Clausing, Kent, Chevalier

Do not see your brand listed? Send us a service request and tell us about your machine.

Who We Work With

Industries We Work With

Shops across the Southeast rely on us to set machines level after a move, a new installation or years of use.

Machine Shops

Small machine shops setting a new or used machine that needs to run true from day one.

Manufacturers

Manufacturers relocating equipment who need every machine level and aligned before production.

Metalworking And Fabrication

Metalworking machinery of every kind, along with a small amount of woodworking equipment.

How We Work

Our Leveling Process

Every leveling job follows the same four steps, from the first check to handover.

  1. Inspect And Diagnose

    We check how the machine sits and where it is out of level or alignment.

  2. Plan And Quote

    You get a transparent fixed quote before any work begins.

  3. Level And Align

    The machine is leveled on its base and aligned with our full line of alignment equipment.

  4. Test And Handover

    The machine is tested and handed back to your team ready for production.

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  1. 1Adjust the supports. Each foot is set so the machine carries its weight evenly.
  2. 2Check the level. A precision level is read along and across the bed.
  3. 3Align the axes. With a level base, each axis is aligned and tested.
Leveling And Alignment

A Level Base For Accurate Work

Leveling comes before alignment. A machine that sits true on its base gives every axis a solid reference to be aligned against.

We carry a full line of equipment for machinery moving, installation and alignment, so leveling is handled by the same team that sets the machine in place.

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Machine Tool Fitters

We take pride in the quality of work in our machine shop and our timely response to your machine tool needs.

Apprenticed Technicians

Our technicians have all completed a 4 year recognized apprenticeship, which ensures a skilled, competent response.

180 Day Warranty

Our workmanship is covered by warranty for 180 days when MTF service recommendations are followed.

Twelve State Service Area

Field technicians covering the Southeast, from small local shops to large international manufacturers.

Serving The Southeast Since 1985

More than 70 years of combined experience repairing and remanufacturing machine tool equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leveling And Alignment Questions

Yes. Leveling and alignment are part of every machinery move and installation we handle.

If leveling does not bring it back, we can grind, scrape and align the machine for a fraction of the cost of rebuilding.

Our technicians serve shops across the Southeast, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas and Louisiana.

All of our workmanship is covered by warranty for 180 days when MTF service recommendations are followed.

Get Your Machine Level And Aligned

Send us a service request and our team will follow up to schedule your visit.