Aerospace
Aerospace Precision Machining Services for Alabama
Owens Industries proudly serves Alabama as a reliable aerospace CNC machine shop, delivering CNC-machined aerospace parts built to meet strict industry requirements. Our team supports aerospace manufacturers with precision machining services focused on accuracy, repeatability and consistent part quality. Since 1944, Owens Industries has produced complex components for aerospace programs in Alabama and nationwide, combining experienced machinists with modern CNC technology, including advanced 5-axis machining for intricate parts.
Excellence in Aerospace: Our Work with NASA and GM
Owens Industries demonstrates aerospace machining expertise through our collaboration with NASA and General Motors on the Robonaut project.
Project Overview: Robonaut Bicep Assembly
As a trusted aerospace machining company, Owens Industries was selected to machine a bicep assembly for Robonaut, a humanoid robot designed to operate in extreme lunar environments. The project required high-level precision, strict adherence to NASA specifications and consistent quality across every detail.
Key Challenges
- Achieving exact alignment with other robotic assemblies
- Maintaining performance in harsh lunar conditions
- Supporting mobility for exploration and construction operations
Our Solution
Owens Industries leveraged advanced 5-axis CNC machining and aerospace-focused inspection practices to hit micrometer-level tolerances. Our precision machining approach delivered a bicep assembly built for mission-critical performance and reliability.
Project Outcome
NASA approved the final assembly and ordered two additional units, reinforcing Owens Industries’ reputation for CNC machining aerospace parts with dependable results.
Capabilities
Comprehensive Aerospace CNC Machining Capabilities for Alabama
Owens Industries supports Alabama aerospace manufacturers with comprehensive aerospace CNC machining services built around tight tolerances and repeatable quality. Our capabilities help aerospace teams produce complex components with consistent accuracy, reliable finishes and production-ready performance. Owens Industries remains a trusted partner for aerospace precision machining across Alabama and the United States.
5-Axis CNC Machining Services
Owens Industries provides high-accuracy 5-axis CNC machining for complex aerospace parts. We machine contour rings, hubs, intricate microwave housing components and Titan rocket sub-assemblies, including challenging materials like Hastelloy.
Wire EDM Services
Our Wire EDM services deliver exceptional accuracy for intricate aerospace part geometries. This capability supports tight-tolerance cutting in hard metals and complex profiles for advanced aerospace applications.
CNC Lathe Machining Services
Our CNC lathe machining services focus on precision aerospace components requiring strict tolerances. We machine engine valve pistons from 7075-T651 Aluminum, valve seats from 347 Stainless Steel with tight concentricities and satellite grid clamps from AISI 304 Stainless Steel.
Additive Manufacturing Services
Owens Industries provides additive manufacturing services to support Alabama aerospace applications. We produce complex geometries and lightweight components, often pairing additive manufacturing with CNC machining for precision-critical parts.
Micro Deburring Services
Owens Industries specializes in micro deburring for aerospace components requiring clean edges and refined finishes. Our experts use advanced techniques and careful hand finishing to deliver mirror-like results on critical parts.
Mill-Turn Machining Services
Owens Industries offers mill-turn machining to combine turning and milling operations into one efficient setup. This reduces setups, improves accuracy and supports shorter lead times for complex aerospace components.
Materials
High-Quality CNC Materials for Precision Aerospace Parts
Owens Industries machines aerospace parts using premium materials selected for strength, durability and performance. Our material selection supports aerospace requirements while maintaining consistent quality across every project.
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Alloy Steel
An iron and carbon composition with other elements intentionally added, including manganese, chromium, vanadium, nickel or tungsten. Alloy steels are typically divided into two categories: high alloy and low alloy.
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Aluminum
A high-quality silver metal that’s soft, lightweight, and durable. Aluminum is commonly used for 5-axis CNC machining in military and aerospace applications.
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Brass
A metal alloy made of copper and zinc, made with varying proportions to create a range of brasses with varying properties. Brass has decent strength and electrical conductivity when used in machining parts.
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Bronze
An alloy comprised of copper and tin, bronze offers a wide range of properties such as high ductility, hardness, thermal conductivity, strength, and workability. Bronze is often used to manufacture nuts, bolts, threaded parts, bearings, bushings, screws, and more.
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Carbon Steel
A metal alloy of carbon and steel, but could also contain nickel, copper or manganese. Carbon steel is commonly used for axles, gears, shafts, rails, pipelines, couplings and more.
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Copper
A common metal used in manufacturing electrical equipment such as wiring and motors. Copper requires specialized processes for manufacturing, meaning copper alloys are more common in machining components.
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Hardened Steel
Medium or high carbon steel that has been given heat treatment to temper it, or increase its toughness of the steel. How hard the steel becomes depends on the amount of carbon present in the metal, and it’s typically used to make power shovels, nozzles, surgical instruments, and other manufactured parts.
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Hastelloy
A strong nickel-chromium-iron-molybdenum alloy resistant to corrosion. Hastelloy steel is often used to manufacture contour rings, rings, hubs, flanges, shafts, and other manufactured products.
Learn MoreServing Major Alabama Cities with Aerospace CNC Machining Services
Owens Industries provides aerospace CNC machining services across Alabama, supporting aerospace manufacturers in major cities, including:
- Alabaster
- Anniston
- Auburn
- Bessemer
- Birmingham
- Decatur
- Dothan
- Enterprise
- Florence
- Gadsden
- Homewood
- Hoover
- Huntsville
- Mobile
- Montgomery
- Opelika
- Phenix City
- Prattville
- Tuscaloosa
- Vestavia Hills
Components We Build for the Aerospace Industry
| Part | Application | Machining Process Used | Material | Specific Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valve Seat | Air Flow Regulator | Mill/Turn | 347 Stainless Steel | Diameters held within 0.0005" Concentricities |
| Control Valve Housing | Aircraft Brake | 4-Axis Milling | 2024-T351 Aluminum | MIL-Spec Ports and Internal Features |
| Check Valve | Brake Fluid Flow Control | Precision Turning | 18-8 Stainless Steel Cond B | 32 Microfinish on all Surfaces |
| Piston | Engine Valve | Conventional CNC Turning | 7075-T651 Aluminum | Maintaining Class 1 Diameter Fit Tolerance |
| Hinge, Convergent Flap | Flap Control | 3-Axis Milling | Inconel 718 | Deep Groove Milling |
| Housing, Aileron | Flap Control | 5-Axis Milling | 15-5PH Cond H1025 | Machining Finned Housing from Solid Billet Stock |
| Battery Core | Safety Equipment | Swiss Screw Machine | 6061-T6 Aluminum | Black Anodized Sleeve |
| Machined Reflector | Wing Lights | 5 Axis Profile Milling | 6061-T6 Aluminum | Milling and Polishing 16 Reflective Pockets |
| Cylinder Assembly | Flow Channel for Booster Rocket | Turning with Ceramic Inserts | A286 Alloy | Deep Drilling Through Interrupted Surfaces |
| Thruster Body | Satellite Propulsion | Precision EDM | 6Al-4v Grade 5 Titanium | EDM Nozzle Micro Taper Vectored Thru-Hole |
| DM Cover | Satellite Component | Mill/Turn | 6061-T651 Aluminum | Turn, Mill, and Drill Flanged Cover |
| Grid Clamp | Satellite Component | CNC Turn | AISI 304 Stainless Steel | Turn 0.044" Thick Ring |