Konepajat
Konepajat, or machine shops, are facilities equipped with machine tools where metal parts are manufactured, repaired, or modified. They can be independent businesses, departments of larger manufacturers, or community makerspaces. Traditionally, konepajat focus on precision metalworking for custom parts and small to medium production runs.
Typical equipment includes lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, grinders, and saws, along with welding and sheet-metal
The typical workflow starts with reading or creating a technical drawing, selecting tooling, programming, and setting
Staff can include machinists, toolmakers, CNC programmers, and quality inspectors. Skills include precision, problem-solving, and adherence
Konepajat play a vital role in manufacturing ecosystems by providing prototyping, spare-parts production, and small-batch manufacturing.