Aerospace
Precision Machining Services for Colorado Aerospace Companies
Owens Industries serves Colorado aerospace manufacturers with advanced CNC machining built for accuracy, complexity and performance. As an established aerospace machining company, we produce CNC-machined aerospace parts with strict tolerances across defense, aviation and space applications.
Our aerospace precision machining services focus on challenging geometries, tight tolerances and repeatable quality. From early-stage prototypes to full production runs, Colorado companies trust our team to deliver parts built for demanding environments.
Real-World Aerospace Example: Our Work with NASA and GM
Owens Industries continues to contribute to high-profile aerospace innovation through partnerships with NASA and General Motors. Our involvement in the Robonaut program highlights our ability to machine complex components for extreme conditions.
Project Overview: Robonaut Bicep Assembly
As a precision-focused aerospace CNC machine shop, we manufactured a bicep assembly for Robonaut, a robotic system engineered for use in space and extraterrestrial environments. The component required precise alignment, durability and flawless interaction with adjacent assemblies.
Key Challenges
- Achieving precise tolerances across multi-axis geometries
- Supporting performance in extreme temperature and pressure conditions
- Maintaining smooth articulation for robotic movement
Our Solution
Our machinists used advanced 5-axis CNC equipment paired with specialized inspection methods to achieve the required tolerances. Careful material selection and process control allowed us to meet NASA’s exact specifications.
Project Results
The completed assembly met all performance expectations, leading to additional production requests. This project reflects our ability to deliver aerospace precision machining solutions for highly complex applications.
Capabilities
Comprehensive Aerospace CNC Machining Capabilities in Colorado
Owens Industries delivers a full range of aerospace CNC machining services tailored to the needs of Colorado manufacturers. Our advanced CNC machining capabilities produce complex parts with consistent accuracy, efficient workflows and high-performance materials.
5-Axis CNC Machining Services
Our 5-axis CNC machining produces advanced aerospace components with complex contours and multi-surface features. This capability allows us to machine intricate parts such as housings, rings and structural elements in a single setup, reducing variation and improving accuracy.
Wire EDM Services
Wire EDM machining delivers exceptional precision for aerospace components requiring detailed internal features or extremely tight tolerances. This process works well with hardened materials often used in aerospace applications, allowing us to produce complex shapes without introducing stress or distortion.
CNC Lathe Turning & Milling Services
Our CNC turning and milling services produce high-precision cylindrical and prismatic aerospace components. We machine parts such as valve bodies, pistons, housings and connectors with strict dimensional control.
Metal 3D-Printed Parts Machining
We refine metal additively manufactured components through precision machining to meet final dimensional and surface requirements. This process improves part accuracy, surface quality and functional performance.
Micro Deburring Services
Micro deburring is critical for aerospace part performance. Our technicians remove burrs and imperfections from delicate features using a combination of precision tools and manual techniques. This process improves component reliability, surface integrity and overall quality for critical aerospace applications.
Mill-Turn Machining Services
Mill-turn machining combines multiple machining operations into a single setup, improving efficiency and accuracy for complex aerospace parts. This approach reduces handling, shortens production cycles and maintains tighter tolerances across features.
Materials
High-Quality CNC Materials for Precision Aerospace Parts
Owens Industries machines a wide selection of aerospace-grade materials selected for strength, durability and performance. Our experience includes aluminum alloys, stainless steels, titanium, nickel-based alloys and other specialty metals used in high-stress environments. Each material is carefully matched to application requirements, supporting long-term performance in aerospace systems.
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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 soft, lightweight and durable silver metal. 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 is tempered through a heat treatment to 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 Colorado Cities with Aerospace CNC Machining Services
Owens Industries provides aerospace CNC machining services across Colorado, supporting manufacturers in major cities and regional aerospace hubs with high-precision solutions:
Components We Build for the Colorado 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 |