Rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and concerns over product quality are causing a growing number of U.S. companies to move overseas manufacturing back home. But moving production also opens up companies to new types of disruptions that can negatively impact progress as well. That’s why it’s so important to find suppliers that are geared for the kind of work needing to be done, have the capacity to fulfill orders, and are ready to partner with new customers to ensure success.

Rathburn is committed to delivering manufacturing precision and reliability that’s unmatched by overseas suppliers. “We built Rathburn Precision Machining to be a company known for the quality of our work and the people who deliver excellence every day,” said company president Angie Holt. “Being based in Auburn, Indiana, enables us to service the major manufacturing hubs in this region and be the perfect resource for companies looking for new, local, partners.”

Here’s how our domestic manufacturing capabilities offer competitive advantages that help drive our customers’ business forward:

Skilled Partners

Our experienced teams of trained professionals come alongside customers as an agile partner, not just a supplier. Our people care about what we do and what we make, and are committed to providing a higher level of service. Our customers enjoy clear, collaborative communication with people who understand their needs, deliver uncompromising quality, and are just a call away.

Innovation and Automation

Continuous investment in advanced equipment allows Rathburn to provide high-quality precision-machined parts while maintaining competitive pricing. The latest Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) Mills & Lathes, outfitted with bar feeders, parts catchers, robotics, and live tooling, provide our customers consistency, high quality, and quick turnaround. Our modern, climate-controlled Quality Lab houses three Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs), including two DCC CMMs, an Optical Comparator, and a Surface Roughness Tester to ensure consistent and precise gauging and measurement inspections. And our advanced automation and robotics technologies allow for unattended and partially attended machining, which increases precision and reduces waste while labor-cost differentials to keep our domestic production competitive.

High-Precision Parts

Rathburn has a 40-year history of delivering precision parts that companies have come to know and trust. Our technologies enable us to accommodate intricate specifications and hold tight tolerances for accuracy and reliability, and enable us to produce precision-milled and/or turned parts in quantities from 100 to 200,000+ per year, providing made-to-order batches for stock and non-stock inventory.

Prime Positioning

According to research from Deloitte, U.S.-based supply chains can reduce lead times by 20–50%, increasing flexibility and responsiveness. Our Auburn, Indiana facility is less than 200 miles from major Midwestern manufacturing hubs including Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. This proximity to key markets promotes supply chain resilience with no tariffs, shorter lead times, and fewer shipping delays, and has helped us achieve an on-time delivery rate of more than 97%.

Agile and Scalable Production

Rathburn offers flexible batch production to accommodate a wide variety of production volumes, from prototypes to large-scale orders of 200,000 parts. Our work crosses over industries, categories and product types, and our ability to be responsive to customer demands as they change allows us to meet diverse customer needs promptly, efficiently and reliably.

As global uncertainty continues, bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. offers reliability and responsiveness that offshore production can’t match. At Rathburn, our blend of skilled and dedicated professionals and cutting-edge technologies ensures we manufacture and deliver precision parts that drive our customers’ success, reliably and right here at home.

About Rathburn Precision Machining
Established in 1983, Rathburn Precision Machining delivers precision-machined, manufacturable solutions made possible by a combination of technology and experienced teams for companies that need their products and equipment to work well every time. For more information, please reach out to us at info@rathburnmachining.com.