Cascade Precision

Cascade Precision Inc. (CPI) started as McAllister Machining in 1978 and rebranded in 1996. The operation stayed small until Jake Cansler bought it in 2010 and modernized the entire shop—replacing 1980s-era equipment with state-of-the-art CNC technology, 4- and 5-axis machines, and robotics.

Today they run a 12,000-square-foot manufacturing facility plus 4,000 square feet of dedicated assembly space in Boring, Oregon, about 30 miles southeast of Portland.

CPI handles custom parts and full assemblies for:

• •Aerospace components (AS9100 certified)
• •Military and defense work
• •Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
• •Semiconductor industry parts
• •Oil & gas equipment
• •Transportation components
• •Paper and pulp machinery
• •Clean tech and industrial equipment

They work with titanium, advanced composites, aluminum, and standard steels. No minimum or maximum order quantities—they'll machine a single prototype or run thousands of identical parts.

Turning capabilities: Up to 22" diameter, 4 feet length Milling capabilities: Up to 40" x 20" x 20" Tolerance range: Down to .0001" when required

CPI holds ISO 9001 and AS9100D certifications. Their in-house Quality Assurance department runs:

• •Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) with automated touch probe scanning
• •Keyence 3D scanner
• •Optical and light comparators
• •Surface profilometers and finish testers
• •Precision hand tools (calibrated micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, thread gauges, calipers)

The QA area is temperature-controlled and isolated from shop floor noise and vibration. All measurement tools are on regular calibration cycles.

They provide design consultation and manufacturability analysis using SolidWorks and Esprit Edge CAM software. If you have a concept, they'll work with you to select materials, design efficient manufacturing processes, and avoid unnecessary cost.

They source materials or work with customer-supplied stock. Post-process work (heat treating, anodizing, powder coating, magnetic particle inspection, painting) is handled through trusted partners.

"We need a supplier who will grow with us and jump through the same hoops we're asked to." — Original customer request that shaped CPI's culture (1997)

CPI positions itself as a long-term manufacturing partner, not a transactional shop. They're ITAR compliant and built to handle the quality and security requirements of aerospace and defense contractors.

Address: 35700 S.E. Bluff Rd., Boring OR 97009 Phone: 503-663-9506 Fax: 503-663-0845 Email: [email protected]

Jake Cansler — President & Owner (started as a machinist in 1998, bought the company in 2010) Scott Littlejohn — Production Manager Jason Littlejohn — Quality Manager