47 Years of
Precision Manufacturing

Machines & Tooling

Sierra Machinery & Engineering builds the world's fastest Skiving and Roller Burnishing (SRB) machines, backed by a full precision manufacturing shop. For nearly half a century, we've been the name manufacturers trust for fast, reliable SRB work. We're the only SRB manufacturer that designs and produces its own tooling in house, which means you get the fastest machine and the most trusted tooling from a single source.

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Contract Manufacturing

Customers around the world rely on the same engineering standards, attention to detail, and controlled production processes that Sierra uses to build its own machines. With a full weld shop, modern machining equipment, and an ISO-compliant quality department, our machine shop speaks your language and delivers quality parts on time, every time.

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47YRS
Years in Business
22KFT²
Sq Ft Facility
90%
Client Retention
200+
Tooling Sizes
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    WHAT WE BUILD

    One forward pass.
    17 seconds.
    No other machine
    touches those numbers.

    Our goal has always been simple: finish the inside diameter of a hydraulic cylinder faster and more accurately than anyone else on the market. The Sierra USA® Skiving Roller Burnishing Machine does exactly that, completing an 80mm ID tube at 1 meter in length in one forward pass, in 17 seconds.

    From our shop floor in Sparks, NV, we manufacture, machine, and fabricate a full range of products for the hydraulic and general industrial markets worldwide. As a trusted machine shop in Sparks, NV, we've built our reputation on precision, speed, and consistency, project after project.

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    FLAGSHIP PRODUCT

    Skiving & Roller Burnishing

    The world's fastest hydraulic cylinder bore finishing machine. 80mm ID, 1 meter, one forward pass, 17 seconds. Built and tooled in house at 1651 Glendale Avenue.

    • Feed rate up to 4 m/min
    • Retract speed 112 m/min
    • Machines 1M to 11M
    • CE Certified

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    PRODUCT

    Sierra Machinery Tooling

    Patented skiving and roller burnishing tooling, available in over 200 sizes from 35mm to 508mm. Removes material from 0.016" to 0.60" in a single pass. Built to run on our own Skiving Roller Burnishing machines as well as compatible equipment.

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    Service

    CNC Machining & Precision Manufacturing

    CNC turning, milling, Wire EDM, and grinding, all done in house. We specialize in larger parts and multi-process jobs for the hydraulic and industrial markets, giving customers a dependable source for precision manufacturing in Reno, NV and beyond. Many of our machining jobs pair directly with our tooling and mold making capabilities for full-process builds.
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    SERVICE

    Tooling & Molds

    Close-tolerance cylindrical tooling and mold making, designed and produced in house by a team with nearly 50 years of hands-on experience and deep knowledge of metals. This capability supports both our CNC machining work and our proprietary SRB tooling line.

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    SERVICE

    Welding & Fabrication

    Dual Shield, MIG, and TIG welding for structural and industrial components. Built for large, complex jobs that other shops turn away. Our certified welding team handles everything in house, no subcontracting, often working alongside our CNC machining department on multi-process builds.

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    THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK

    A 26-person team with decades of hands-on manufacturing experience.

    Every part, machine, and fabricated component that leaves 1651 Glendale Avenue is measured, inspected, and verified by our CMM Lab before it ships. Nothing goes out the door until it meets the tolerance it was built to hold. It's this level of care that has made us a dependable machine shop in Reno, NV for manufacturers who can't afford to gamble on quality.

    Learn About Our Team

    J

    John F.

    Machine Shop Supervisor

    48 years in machine shop and machining

    C

    Chad C.

    Technical Support Manager

    Nearly 20 years at Sierra Machinery

    D

    Derrick H.

    Machine Building Supervisor

    Certified welder, 14 years fabrication

    D

    David D.

    Quality Supervisor

    15 years, full QMS & CMM Lab

    A GLOBAL TRACK RECORD

    Machines running on every continent.

    Our machines are in operation across North and South America, India, Japan, China, Korea, Australia, and Europe. One customer bought their first Sierra Machinery skiver in 1992. It's still running on their production floor today.

    • North America
    • South America
    • Europe
    • India
    • Japan
    • China
    • Korea
    • Australia

    1992
    First machine sold — still running today

    90%
    Client retention rate over 47 years

    0
    Lost time incidents since 2012

    WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

    “

    Sierra Machinery has exceeded our expectations. Their products not only solved our problem but also help us to achieve the standard we require for the cylinders we manufacture in our business unit. Highly recommended!

    Dave C.
    Production Engineer
    J.C. Bamford Excavators Ltd. · Staffordshire, England

     

    “

    Our long-standing partnership is built on trust, quality, and a strong customer-first mindset. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and consistent support — especially during critical timelines — make them one of our most reliable and valued partners.

    Giri
    WIPRO Enterprises
    India
    “

    Our company, Hyco Alabama LLC, purchased our first Sierra Machinery & Engineering Skive & Roller Burnishing Machine for our shop in 1992. While the machine that we purchased in 1992 is still operational, we have purchased a second Sierra USA machine to help increase our production capability. The Sierra USA Skive and Burnishing machine is certainly a very valuable asset to our facility.

    Randy Griffin
    Manufacturing Engineer
    Hyco Alabama, LLC

    WHY MANUFACTURERS CHOOSE SIERRA

    Fully licensed.
    Fully insured.
    Zero lost time
    since 2012.

    ✓

    Full QMS & CMM Lab

    Every part measured, inspected, and verified before it ships.

    ✓

    12 Month Machine Warranty

    On every new Sierra Machinery machine that leaves our floor.

    ✓

    90 Day Product Warranty

    We stand behind everything we build, no exceptions.

    ✓

    Remote Support Capability

    Our team can diagnose and resolve issues in real time from Sparks, Nevada.

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    Credit Terms Available

    Flexible payment options for qualified customers.

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    CE Certified

    Meeting international safety and quality standards for global deployment.

    FAQs

    FAQs About Precision Manufacturing, Machines & Tooling

    What does Sierra Machinery & Engineering do?
    We build the world's fastest Skiving and Roller Burnishing machines and run a full precision manufacturing shop in Sparks, NV. Beyond our own machines, we offer contract manufacturing services including CNC machining, tooling, and welding for customers in the hydraulic and general industrial markets.

    Where is Sierra Machinery located?
    Our shop is located at 1651 Glendale Avenue in Sparks, NV, right next to Reno. Every machine, tool, and fabricated part we produce is designed and built in house at this one location.

    How long has Sierra Machinery been in business?
    We've been operating for 47 years, since 1979. That experience is reflected in machines we built decades ago that are still running on customer production floors today.

    What industries does your machine shop serve?
    We primarily serve the hydraulic cylinder industry and general industrial manufacturers who need precision parts, tooling, or fabrication done right the first time.

    Do you offer contract manufacturing services?
    Yes. Customers worldwide use our weld shop, CNC machining capabilities, and ISO-compliant quality department for their own parts, not just our proprietary machines.

    How do I request a quote?
    You can submit an RFQ through our website, call us at 775-358-6721, or email [email protected]. You'll hear directly from the people running the shop, not a sales team.

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