Legacy Parts Replacement for Packaging Equipment

When the Original Source Dries Up

Parts that benefit most from 5-axis capability on a Haas UMC-series machine typically include:

Much of the packaging machinery on the floor at CPG and co-packing facilities was built decades ago by European manufacturers, often in Italy or Germany. These machines are workhorses, but when a component wears out or breaks, getting a replacement from the original OEM can mean long overseas lead times, steep pricing, and freight delays.

Worse, many of these machines are no longer actively supported. The part you need may be discontinued, the documentation lost, or the OEM unresponsive, while your line sits idle.

That’s the gap we fill. Cutting Experts reproduces these parts domestically, to the original dimensions, in the right material, at a tight tolerance and finish, so a single failed component doesn’t hold your production hostage.

Why Manufacturers Switch To Us

Lead times measured in days/weeks, not months

No transatlantic freight or customs delays

Lower cost than OEM replacement pricing

Equal or better finish and tolerance

Works even when the OEM no longer makes the part

What We Reproduce

Common Legacy Packaging Parts

Star Wheels & Pucks: container-handling stars, infeed/outfeed wheels, pucks and carriers sized to your container and pitch

Timing & Feed Screws: worms and timing screws that meter and space product at the right cadence

Change Parts: format/change parts for running a new bottle, cap, or SKU on existing equipment

Guide Rails & Wear Strips: low-friction guides and wear surfaces that take daily abuse

Augers: filling augers and dosing components for powders and viscous products

Gears, Cams & Sprockets: motion components that drive timing and indexing

Bushings & Hardware: wear bushings, spacers, and mounting hardware to original dimensions

Manifolds & Blocks: fluid and air manifolds, valve blocks, machined housings

Custom Brackets & Mounts: one-off structural and mounting components and guarding parts

Materials We Work With

Metals

Stainless steels
Aluminum
Brass
Bronze
Tool steels and more, selected for strength, corrosion resistance, and food safety where required

Plastics

UHMW
Acetal/Delrin
Nylon
PEEK
Polycarbonate and other engineering plastics for wear surfaces, guides, and low-friction parts

Why Cutting Experts?

Real People = Live Experts

4 facilities comprising over 80,000 sq ft.

Custom Quotes

A quick turnaround time within 1 day

Easy to Work With

Our team will work with you every step of the way.

Full-Service Part Kitting

We handle everything from sourcing to cutting

Pick-Up and Drop-Off

We will pick up raw material from any customer site

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Your Project Deserves Expert Attention.

From first idea to finished part, we make industrial cutting straightforward, reliable, and cost‑effective. Our experienced team, proven process, and modern equipment are all focused on one thing: giving you the right parts, on time, with as little friction as possible.

Easy to Work With

From idea to production, we make getting custom-cut parts simple. Come to us with a finished drawing or just a problem to solve, our engineers and specialists guide you every step of the way.

Fast, Quality Custom Parts

We move quickly at every stage, quotes, specs, production, and shipping, so you get high-quality custom parts on the timeline you need.

Cost-Efficient

With advanced equipment and decades of experience, we reduce waste and streamline production, delivering excellent quality at a great value.

Real People. Real Experts.

Every quote connects you with a live team member. With four Georgia facilities and roots going back to 1977, we’re known for responsive, person-to-person service in industrial cutting.

Real Customers. Real Cutting Solutions.

I am the manager of engineering for a factory, and these guys came recommended to me. We utilize equipment and parts from all over the world. These guys can make whatever I needed, their quality of work is top-notch, and their customer service is unparalleled. – Super quick replies to questions and emails and very easy to work with. I highly recommend this place. Give them a chance and find out why I’m so happy.

Chris Sanford

Factor Manager