Aerospace
Aerospace Precision Machining Services for Washington
Owens Industries proudly supports Washington manufacturers with advanced aerospace precision machining and high-quality CNC-machined aerospace parts. From complex prototypes to repeatable production runs, our team delivers the accuracy, consistency and attention to detail aerospace programs demand. Since 1944, Owens Industries has earned a reputation as a trusted aerospace machining company in Washington and nationwide, backed by state-of-the-art CNC technology, including advanced 5-axis machining for intricate parts.
Excellence in Aerospace: Our Work with NASA and GM
Owens Industries proves its capabilities as an aerospace precision machining partner through our work with NASA and General Motors on the Robonaut project.
Project Overview: Robonaut Bicep Assembly
As an aerospace CNC machine shop, Owens Industries was selected to machine a bicep assembly for Robonaut, a humanoid robot developed to operate in harsh lunar environments. The job required strict adherence to aerospace-grade specifications, exact repeatability and uncompromising part quality.
Key Challenges
- Maintaining ultra-precise fitment for robotic assembly alignment
- Producing performance-ready components for extreme lunar conditions
- Supporting controlled robotic movement for construction and exploration operations
Our Solution
Owens Industries leveraged advanced 5-axis CNC machining and proven inspection practices to hold extremely tight tolerances and meet NASA-level requirements. Our precision machining approach supported accuracy down to the micrometer, delivering a finished assembly built for demanding aerospace performance.
Project Outcome
NASA approved the finished bicep assembly and requested two additional units, reinforcing Owens Industries’ reputation for CNC machining aerospace parts with consistent precision and reliable results.
Capabilities
Comprehensive Aerospace CNC Machining Capabilities for Washington
Owens Industries serves Washington as a proven aerospace machining company, delivering precision-machined parts built for aerospace performance, reliability and repeatability. Our CNC services and skilled machinists support demanding part geometries and challenging materials. Owens Industries delivers precision aerospace components built to exact specifications for Washington aerospace manufacturers seeking dependable partners.
5-Axis CNC Machining Services
Owens Industries provides high-accuracy 5-axis CNC machining for complex aerospace components. We machine intricate parts such as contour rings, hubs, microwave housing components and Titan rocket sub-assemblies, using demanding materials like Hastelloy.
Wire EDM Services
Our Wire EDM services support aerospace programs requiring intricate profiles and tight tolerances in hard metals. This capability excels in producing complex shapes with clean edges and precision control.
CNC Lathe Machining Services
Our CNC lathe machining capabilities deliver precision aerospace components across a wide range of part types. 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 Washington 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, polished edges and controlled finishing. Our team combines advanced methods with skilled hand-finishing to achieve a premium surface finish on critical parts.
Mill-Turn Machining Services
Owens Industries uses mill-turn machining to combine turning and milling into one efficient process. This approach improves accuracy, reduces setups and supports faster turnaround for complex aerospace parts.
Materials
High-Quality CNC Materials for Precision Aerospace Parts
Owens Industries machines aerospace components using high-quality materials selected for strength, durability and performance. Each material supports specific aerospace requirements, and every part receives the same commitment to quality and precision.
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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.
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Owens Industries provides aerospace CNC machining services across Washington, supporting aerospace manufacturers with dependable precision machining capabilities in:
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 |