Aerospace
Aerospace Precision Machining Services for Texas
Owens Industries proudly serves Texas as a trusted aerospace CNC machine shop, delivering CNC-machined aerospace parts built for performance, repeatability and demanding tolerances. Our team supports aerospace manufacturers with precision machining services backed by decades of experience and modern CNC technology. Since 1944, Owens Industries has produced complex components for aerospace programs in Texas and nationwide, combining skilled craftsmanship with advanced equipment, including high-accuracy 5-axis machining.
Excellence in Aerospace: Our Work with NASA and GM
Owens Industries demonstrates aerospace manufacturing credibility through our collaboration with NASA and General Motors on the Robonaut project.
Project Overview: Robonaut Bicep Assembly
As an experienced aerospace machining company, Owens Industries was tasked with machining a bicep assembly for Robonaut, a humanoid robot created to perform work in extreme lunar environments. The component required exceptional precision, consistent quality and strict compliance with NASA specifications.
Key Challenges
- Achieving exact alignment with other robotic components
- Maintaining function in harsh lunar conditions
- Supporting controlled movement for exploration and construction tasks
Our Solution
Owens Industries applied advanced 5-axis CNC machining and proven aerospace inspection practices to meet demanding tolerances down to the micrometer. Our precision machining approach produced a flawless assembly designed for mission-critical performance.
Project Outcome
NASA approved the finished part and commissioned two additional bicep assemblies, reinforcing Owens Industries’ reputation for CNC machining aerospace parts with uncompromising quality.
Capabilities
Comprehensive Aerospace CNC Machining Capabilities for Texas
Owens Industries supports Texas aerospace manufacturers with comprehensive aerospace CNC machining services built around precision, consistency and tight-tolerance performance. Our advanced CNC capabilities help aerospace teams produce complex components with the finish, accuracy and reliability required for high-stakes applications. Owens Industries delivers aerospace precision machining with responsive service, proven processes and production-ready quality.
5-Axis CNC Machining Services
Owens Industries provides precision 5-axis CNC machining for complex aerospace components. Our team machines contour rings, hubs, microwave housing parts and Titan rocket sub-assemblies, including specialty materials like Hastelloy.
Wire EDM Services
Our Wire EDM services produce intricate aerospace components with exceptional accuracy. This process supports tight-tolerance cutting in hard metals and complex profiles where traditional machining methods fall short.
CNC Lathe Machining Services
Our CNC lathe machining services focus on precision aerospace components requiring exact 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 Texas 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, refined details and precision finishing. Our team combines advanced techniques with careful hand finishing for mirror-like results.
Mill-Turn Machining Services
Owens Industries offers mill-turn machining to combine turning and milling in one efficient setup. This capability improves part accuracy, reduces setups and supports shorter lead times for complex aerospace parts.
Materials
High-Quality CNC Materials for Precision Aerospace Parts
Owens Industries machines aerospace components using premium materials selected for durability, strength and aerospace performance. Our material selection supports the requirements of each project while maintaining consistent quality for every part we produce.
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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 Texas Cities with Aerospace CNC Machining Services
Owens Industries provides aerospace CNC machining services across Texas, supporting aerospace manufacturers in major cities, including:
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 |