
American Precision Industries (API) your Portland, Oregon source for metal fabrication, design work, sawing, manual machining, proto-type and fixturing, CNC machining, high precision multi axis machine work and or large production runs.
Whether your primary criteria are tolerance, quality, lead time or all-inclusive, our years of experience in the metal fabrication industry provide the expertise and vast industry resources to meet and exceed your needs.
If you are unsure of any project aspect regarding machining or manufacturing, our experienced personnel can bring a wide range of options to the table for you to choose from. And if you need a turnkey solution, we also do in house fabrication, assembly, finishing and first article certification and documentation as requested.
In our state-of-the-art 50,000-plus square foot, climate-controlled facility, each job is continually tracked and monitored via our internal bar code system at every step of operation, providing you the current status of your project throughout the project lifecycle.
We specify and accept only premium grade materials, hire quality-oriented personnel and continually upgrade our equipment to maintain our competitive cutting edge within our industry.
Below is a brief over view of our shop equipment. Please contact us for precise information on our specific capabilities.
CNC Vertical Mills
CNC Horizontal Mills
CNC Lathes
Conventional Mills / Lathes
Saws
Other Shop & Finishing Equipment
** Mori NH-6300 (4) uses LPP system (Linear Pallet Pool), full fourth axis rotary table machining, 240 station robotic tool system and a twenty four pallet (4-6 sides per pallet) robotic shuttle system.
American Metal Specialties (AMS) understands that our success relies on the success of our customers. With multiple metal fabrication facilities operating nearly 24 x 7 and a wide range of metal fabrication capabilities, AMS provides complete manufacturing solutions.
We provided competitively priced, short lead-time solutions while producing the highest quality product. From prototyping small orders, to higher production run quantities, ranging from 10 to 50,000 pieces or more, AMS strives to manufacture both a dimensionally accurate and aesthetically precise result on every project.
AMS is flexible and willing to accept even the most challenging project. Whether it is a scheduled delivery program or special requirements of the parts themselves, we understand our role as part of our customer’s support network.

Punches And Tool Sharpeners
CNC Lasers
CNC Waterjet
Shear
Measuring and Inspection
*Counter sink gauges, pins, micrometers, optical comparators and other measuring instruments for most any job requirements. All measuring Tools are checked and certified every 6 months or if needed sooner.
Press Brakes
Hardware Machines and Rivet Machines
Resistance Spot Welders
Welders and ModularTables
Vibotory Deburr Machines
Graining & Deburring
Miscellaneous Machinery