Aerospace

For Aerospace Parts Requiring Ultra-Precision Accuracy

Precision matters in aerospace. Whether for rockets, satellites or spacecraft, even the smallest flaw can lead to catastrophic failure. Owens Industries machines precision aerospace components built to meet and exceed strict tolerances.

Call on Owens for parts other shops can’t produce. From prototype to production, we deliver ultra-precise components for NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Intel and other leading aerospace companies. Our team brings the experience, equipment and commitment needed to machine mission-critical parts with confidence.

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Aerospace CNC Machining for any company in the United States

What is Aerospace
CNC Machining?

Aerospace CNC machining is the creation of parts used in assembling and maintaining rockets, satellites, aircraft and space shuttles. CNC-machined components, kits and assemblies are often necessary for aircraft in the aerospace industry. Owens uses high-quality materials, including Titanium, Kovar and more, to manufacture custom aerospace parts with lasting performance.

Owens’ Aerospace Expertise

Our engineers exceed industry standards with advanced machining solutions for aerospace. Whether you need 5-axis CNC machining, micromachiningplunge/sink EDM or additive manufacturing, Owens delivers precision components built to exacting tolerances.

When other machine shops say no, Owens takes the call. We work closely with your team to produce high-accuracy parts made from challenging materials. Backed by decades of experience and the industry’s best equipment, we solve complex machining challenges others can’t.

CNC Machining expertise in the Aerospace Industry

NASA & GM Partner with Owens for Aerospace CNC Machining Services

The Robonaut, a robot arm designed in partnership by NASA and GM, required a bicep assembly part. This was a unique request since this robot arm would have to be fully functional while working on the moon.

There was no room for errors in this part’s machining. This robot arm would have to fit perfectly with other parts once assembled, offering the mobility required for uses, construction and exploratory tasks deemed unsafe and/or unrealistic for humans. Owens’ machinists designed and created a fully functional bicep assembly part to the exact NASA required specifications. NASA was so pleased with our work, they commissioned two more bicep assemblies.

NASA Robonaut parts provided by our Aerospace CNC Machine Shop
First Movement of the Robonaut 2 on ISS with parts provided by our Aerospace CNC Machine Shop First Movement of Robonault 2 on ISS
AS9100
ISO9001
International Traffic in Arms Regulations

Materials

Aerospace Parts Manufacturing Process

Our CNC engineers machine aerospace parts used in fuel systems, thrusters, radar systems, satellites and other high-performance environments. From computer chassis housings built to withstand spaceflight to fluid control and turbine connectors, we deliver components with the precision required for mission-critical systems.

Every aerospace part we produce starts with high-integrity materials. Owens selects only top-grade metals and alloys trusted across aerospace programs. Below is a breakdown of the materials we work with to support advanced aerospace manufacturing.

Alloy Steel

Alloy Steel

Alloy steels include additional elements beyond carbon, which improve their hardness, toughness, and resistance to fatigue and wear. These steels are widely used in construction, automotive, and machinery due to their enhanced properties.

Alloy SteelUNS DesignationDIN DesignationISO Designation
4140 1.7225 708M40 42CrMo4
4340 1.6565 817M40 40NiCrMo6
8620 1.6523 805M20 20NiCrMo2
52100 1.3505 100Cr6 SUJ2
4142 1.7227 708M40T 41CrMoS4
6150 1.8159 735A51 50CrV4
Aluminum

Aluminum

Aluminum alloys are lightweight and strong, with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. They are also resistant to corrosion and can be anodized for added protection, making them ideal for aerospace and packaging industries.

Aluminum AlloyUNS DesignationDIN DesignationISO Designation
7075-T651 3.4365 76528 AlZn5.5MgCu
6082-T651 3.2315 64430 AlSi1MgMn
6060 3.3206 EN AW-6060 AlMgSi
5052 EN AW-5052 3.3523 AlMg2,5
2017A 3.1325 24530 AlCu4MgSi
Brass

Brass

Brass is a metal known for its easy machinability and good electrical conductivity. It is ideal for applications requiring low friction, such as gears, locks, and musical instruments.

BrassUNS DesignationDIN DesignationAlternative Designation
C36000 UNS C36000 CUZN39PB3 CuZn39Pb3
C46400 UNS C46400 CuZn38Al Naval Brass
C93200 UNS C93200 Saems 660 Bearing Bronze
C48500 UNS C48500 CuZn39Sn1 Leaded Muntz Metal
C26000 UNS C26000 CUZN30 Cartridge Brass
C37700 UNS C37700 CUZN40PB2 Forging Brass
Copper

Copper

Copper is excellent at conducting heat and electricity, making it perfect for electrical uses like busbars and wire connectors. It is easily recognized by its shiny reddish-orange color and is also used in plumbing and roofing.

CopperUNS DesignationDIN DesignationAlternative Designation
C11000 UNS C11000 Cu-ETP Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) Copper
C10100 UNS C10100 OF-OK Oxygen-Free Electronic (OFE) Copper
C10200 UNS C10200 OF-Cu Oxygen-Free (OF) Copper
C28000 UNS C28000 CuZn40 Muntz Metal
C14500 UNS C14500 TeCu Tellurium Copper

 

Hastelloy

Hastelloy

Hastelloy is a group of nickel alloys known for their high resistance to corrosion, pitting, and stress-corrosion cracking. They are often used in harsh environments like chemical processing and aerospace, where durability is crucial.

HastelloyUNS DesignationDIN DesignationAlternative Designation
C276 UNS N10276 2.4819 NiMo16Cr15W
C22 UNS N06022 2.4602 NiCr21Mo14W
B-2 UNS N10665 2.4617 NiMo28
X UNS N06002 2.4665 NiCr22Fe18Mo
C2000 UNS N06200 2.4675 NiCr23Mo16Cu
G-30 UNS N06030 2.4603 NiCr29Mo9Fe
Bronze

Bronze

An alloy comprised of copper and tin, it 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.

Hardened Steel

Hardened Steel

Medium or high carbon steel that has been given heat treatment to temper it, or increases the 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.

Carbon Steel

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.

Get Your Aerospace Project Off the Ground

Trust our industry-leading capabilities in precision CNC milling, micromachining, EDM, Lathe work and more for small parts critical to getting large aerospace projects off the ground. We work with respected names throughout the aerospace industry, including HEICO, SNC, JPL, AMTEK, Honeywell and ParkerContact our aerospace manufacturing company today for precision-fabricated components.

 

Aerospace Machining Tolerances & Capabilities

Machining Service5-Axis MachiningEDM MachiningMill-Turn MachiningCNC Lathes/TurningMetal 3D Printed Parts
Maximum Part size 28" x 24" x 15" 13.5" x 21.5" 14" dia x 16" oal 10" dia x 10" oal 28" x 24" x 15"
Standard Lead Time 12 weeks 12 weeks 12 weeks 10 weeks 12 weeks
General Tolerances .001" .0005" .0025" .0025" .001"
Precision Tolerances .0001" .00005" .0005" .00025" .0001"
Minimum Feature Size 250 x .250 x .250 .01 x .01 x .01 .060" dia x .050" oal .060" dia x .050" oal .250 x .250 x .250
Minimum Surface Finish 8 8 8 8 8
Standard Surface Finish 64 32 32 32 32

*Standard delivery is dependent on workloads. Call Owens for current lead times.

CNC Machining for the Aerospace Industry

The CNC experts at Owens Industries manufacture parts used in aerospace applications with precise specifications and high-quality materials. We excel in crafting aerospace components for a diverse range of applications, including rockets, satellites, fuel systems and turbo thrusters, leveraging the state-of-the-art CNC machines in our Wisconsin facility. Manufacturing OEM aerospace parts demands ultra-tight tolerances and advanced precision equipment. Owens Industries delivers both with unmatched expertise.

Our machining capabilities allow our CNC experts to manufacture the most precise parts at the lowest possible cost. From wire and sinker EDM to precision micromachining, the professionals at Owens Industries can produce technologically advanced aerospace components with tailored specifications.

Precision Metal 3D Printed Parts for Aerospace Applications

Owens Industries uses advanced additive manufacturing to produce 3D-printed metal parts with tight tolerances and complex geometries. Our printed components meet the demands of aerospace propulsion systems, satellite assemblies and lightweight structural applications.

We work with high-performance alloys like rhenium, Inconel and cobalt-rhenium to deliver aerospace components built for extreme conditions. Every project runs through our AS9100- and ITAR-certified facility, with full post-processing and multi-axis machining for production-ready results.

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Precision Machine Shop Produces OEM Parts for Astronautic Engineering Firms

As the aerospace industry continues to grow, aeronautical engineers are developing commercial, military and private aircraft capable of flying higher and faster. At the same time, astronautic engineers are pushing for greater precision in spacecraft and satellite components, driving increased demand for ultra-precise machined parts. Manufacturers rely on OEM parts built to the tightest tolerances to support complex subsystems in satellite platforms, propulsion systems and structural spacecraft components.

Since 1944, Owens Industries has advanced alongside the aerospace sector. Our temperature- and contaminant-controlled CNC facility produces high-end OEM components for the most demanding aerospace applications. Aerospace never stops moving forward, and neither do we. No matter the complexity, our skilled team has the tools and experience to get it done.

Astronautic Engineering from Aerospace CNC Machined Parts

Out of this World Accuracy: 5-Axis and Wire EDM Machined Aerospace Parts

Exploring the universe takes big ideas and precise measurements. Owens Industries delivers both with ultra-accurate CNC milling and micromachining for micron-level positional control. Whether you're machining a valve housing for a hydrogen propulsion system, a microwave housing component or a titanium spline for an airflow meter or fuel system, Owens provides unmatched capability and reliability.

Our 5-axis systems and wire EDM processes achieve accuracies of ±0.05 µm and .0015" corner radii, giving aerospace manufacturers the edge in ultra-precision performance.

CNC Shop for U.S. Aerospace Companies

Top aerospace firms like SSL, Boeing, Airbus, Raytheon, General Dynamics and Ball Aerospace depend on high-precision machined parts. Few shops match the level of expertise, equipment and engineering talent Owens brings to each project.

From Atlas and Ariane rockets to the Dream Chaser Cargo System, AsiaSat 8 and SpaceX Dragon, today’s aerospace systems require parts once thought impossible to machine. Owens Industries helps push the boundaries of what’s achievable, delivering what seems unthinkable on Earth to help aerospace companies achieve the unimaginable in space.

Components We Build for the Aerospace Industry

PartApplicationMachining Process UsedMaterialSpecific 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
Contact Owens today for ultra-precision aerospace components made to your specifications.
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