CNC lathe in action with coolant spray, Padco Engineering Pakenham VIC

Precision machined parts.
Made in Australia since 1991.

A second-generation family workshop in Pakenham, Victoria. CNC and manual turning, milling, and saw cutting — prototype runs through to full production.

35+
Years in Australian manufacturing
100%
Australian owned and operated
Proto
→ Production
One piece to thousands
Family
Business
Second generation, same values

What we make

From single-piece prototypes to multi-thousand production runs, we machine to your drawings using a mix of CNC and manual equipment. Aluminium, stainless, carbon and alloy steels, brass — if it can be turned, milled, or sawn within our capacities, we'll quote it.

Built for batches, ready for one-offs

We run jobs from a single prototype to multi-thousand-piece production runs. Live tooling, bar feeders and sub-spindle setups let us hold tight tolerances at volume without compromising on finish.

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Padco Engineering workshop floor — batch and one-off precision machined parts
Padco Engineering workshop sign with production parts on workbench

A family workshop, second generation

Padco was started in 1991 and is now run by the next generation of the family. We've stayed deliberately mid-sized — big enough to take on real production work, small enough that when you call, you talk to the person doing the job.

The machines have changed. The way we work hasn't.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Padco Engineering and how we work.

Where is Padco Engineering located?
Padco Engineering is located at 2/12 Sharnet Circuit, Pakenham VIC 3810. We serve customers across Victoria and Australia.
What machining services do you offer?
We offer CNC turning, CNC milling, manual turning, manual milling, and CNC saw cutting. We handle work from single-piece prototypes through to full production runs.
What materials do you machine?
We machine aluminium (6061, 7075, cast), stainless steel (304, 316), carbon and alloy steels (mild steel, 4140), brass, bronze, and engineering plastics (Delrin, nylon). Contact us if you have a material not listed.
How do I get a quote?
Send your drawings to sales@padcoengineering.com.au or use the quote request form on this site. We accept STEP, IGES, DXF, PDF, and sketches. We aim to respond within one business day with a price and lead time.
What file formats do you accept for drawings?
We accept STEP (.stp), IGES (.igs), DXF (.dxf), PDF, and hand sketches. If you have a different format, contact us and we'll work it out.
How long does a typical job take?
Lead time depends on the job and current workload. We'll give you a realistic lead time with your quote. We're transparent — if something will take longer, we'll tell you upfront.
Do you do one-off prototype work?
Yes. We regularly machine single-piece prototypes and small runs. Our manual and CNC equipment lets us take on jobbing work as well as production runs.

Send us a drawing

Email us your STEP, IGES, DXF, or PDF. We'll get back to you with a quote and lead time.