Maskinverksted

Maskinverksted is a workshop or facility where equipment and mechanical components are manufactured, modified, or repaired. It typically houses machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, grinders, presses, and often CNC machines, welding equipment, and inspection tools. The primary activities include precision machining, fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and prototyping of metal and sometimes plastic parts.

In such workshops, processes include turning, milling, boring, threading, welding, finishing, and surface treatment. Materials commonly processed are metals like steel, aluminum, and cast iron, but plastics and composite materials may also be machined. Projects range from small components to subassemblies for machinery, automotive, and industrial equipment.

Operations involve planning and programming, setup and fixturing, production runs, and quality control. Tolerances and metrological checks are critical, with inspections often using calipers, micrometers, surface plates, and coordinate measuring machines.

Typical workforce includes machinists, toolmakers, fitters, programmers (including CAM/CNC), and maintenance technicians. Safety, tooling management, and preventive maintenance are important in daily operations.

In Scandinavian contexts, maskinverksted can refer to a dedicated workshop within a factory or a standalone workshop providing machining services. The term emphasizes the hands-on fabrication and repair of machines and machine components, bridging design and production through practical manufacturing capabilities.