In the fast-paced world of industrial machining, downtime isn’t just inconvenient — it’s costly. At Bill’s Machine Service, we see it time and again: a machine goes offline, production stalls, and the ripple effects impact deadlines, cost, and morale. That’s why taking a proactive approach to maintenance is one of the smartest investments you can make.

Why preventative maintenance is a game-changer

• Machines that are regularly serviced and leveled run more reliably, maintain precision, and last longer.
• Early detection of wear — like ball screws getting sloppy, tables losing parallelism, or hydraulic systems degrading — means you avoid major breakdowns that bring everything to a halt.
• When new equipment or automation is added via our retrofit services, a well-maintained base machine integrates more smoothly and requires less adjustment.

What we look after

At Bill’s Machine Service, our technicians offer a full suite of services that help you stay ahead of trouble:

• General repair and rebuild of mills, lathes, grinders, presses and more. 
• Installed automation, PLC/HMI upgrades, CNC training and retrofit work so your systems operate at peak performance. 
• Machine installation, leveling, and table/way scraping — critical for machines that demand high precision. 
• Preventative scheduled maintenance programs to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Real-world benefit: fewer surprises

Think of it this way: A shop owner reaches for an urgent repair because the spindle vibration suddenly jumped. After investigation, it turns out the way surfaces had worn and table alignment was off — a fix that, had it been caught earlier, wouldn’t have unexpectedly shut down production. Preventative maintenance transforms “emergency” into “scheduled correction,” which is much kinder on budgets and stress levels.

Let’s get ahead of tomorrow, today

If you haven’t reviewed your machines for alignment, wear, or proper control operation in the last six months, now is a perfect time to act. A short audit, followed by the right maintenance plan, can extend machine life and reduce headaches. Give us a call at (937) 846-1093 or drop us an email at info@billsmachinesvc.com — we’re ready to help keep your operations running strong.