Plenty of machine parts have no paperwork left. The drawing was never made, or it went out with the last owner. What the shop needs instead is something to measure, and your knowledge of what the part does.
What to bring or send instead
The most useful substitute for a drawing is the part itself, even if it is worn or broken. Bring it to 4812 Longley Ln in Reno. If it cannot travel, send photos from several sides with a ruler or tape measure in the frame, and any sizes you can take: diameters, lengths, hole spacing, thread size.
Add what the part does and what machine it belongs to. The make and model, plus a photo of the part where it sits, tell the shop a lot about the loads and the fits.
- The old part, even if worn or broken
- Photos from several sides with a scale in the shot
- Diameters, lengths, hole spacing and thread sizes
- The machine make and model, and what the part does
How the shop takes it from there
The shop measures the original, works out what it was meant to be and drafts the part, correcting for wear. You approve the material and the fit, and the part is made and checked against the sample. The page on part design and parts made from samples explains each step.
If you only have an idea, the shop can help turn it into a part. A free consultation is a good place to start. Send photos through the quote request or call (775) 359-5570, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Sources
- Wolf Machine & Fabrication services list (2026-10-18)
