Aerospace Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Precision airframe brackets and avionics enclosures built for aerospace.

AS9100 Rev D-aligned contract manufacturing for mission-critical structural fittings, cockpit console panels, and flight-ready assemblies with comprehensive material traceability and certified CMM inspection reports.

Defense & Commercial Aviation Quality Standards

AS9100 Rev D
Aerospace QMS certified
Nadcap-Compliant
Welding & heat treatment
ISO 9001:2015
Full lot traceability
Precision CNC formed aluminum and titanium aerospace brackets on an industrial inspection table
Material Grade
AL 6061-T6 / 7075-T651 & Ti-6Al-4V
Inspection Level
100% CMM Verified
±0.02
Tolerance Control
±0.02mm CNC Accuracy
Aviation & Defense Range

Aerospace sheet metal product range

Precision-formed components engineered to meet tight aviation tolerances, extreme thermal cycles, and rigorous flight-readiness standards.

Precision airframe structural brackets machined from aerospace alloy
Structural
Tolerance ±0.05mm · Anodized Type III
Airframe Structural Brackets
CNC formed and riveted high-load brackets engineered from 7075 and 2024 aerospace aluminum alloys.
Custom OEM SpecsDetails
Avionics mounting chassis and electronic enclosure
EMI/RFI Shielded
MIL-STD Compliant · Laser Welded
Avionics Mounting Enclosures
Lightweight chassis solutions with integrated cooling channels, conductive gaskets, and vibration dampening.
Custom OEM SpecsDetails
Precision aerodynamic spars and structural aerospace ribs
Airfoil Sections
High Fatigue Resistance · Heat Treated
Precision Aerodynamic Spars
Hydroformed and multi-axis bent spars designed for wing ribs, control surfaces, and internal flight structures.
Custom OEM SpecsDetails
Titanium and aluminum precision aerospace pipe fittings
Multi-Alloy
Grade 5 Ti & 6061-T6 · Pressure Tested
Titanium & Aluminum Fittings
Complex pressed and machined union fittings optimized for hydraulic lines and environmental control ducting.
Custom OEM SpecsDetails
Ruggedized instrument housing for aerospace telemetry systems
IP67 / NEMA 4X
Chromate Conversion · Powder Coated
Ruggedized Instrument Housings
Sealed flight-deck and sensor enclosures built to protect critical flight computers under extreme thermal cycles.
Custom OEM SpecsDetails
Custom Fabrication

Have specific CAD drawings or flight requirements?

Our engineering team assists with DFM analysis, material selection (Inconel, Titanium, Aerospace Al), and full First Article Inspection (FAI) reports.

Related reading: DFM for sheet metal.

AS9100 Ready Protocol

Our aerospace manufacturing process

From raw alloy verification to final FAIR sign-off, every stage follows documented quality standards engineered for mission-critical reliability.

01
Precision Laser Cutting

Fiber laser profiling

High-speed optical fiber cutting with micro-kerf precision across aircraft-grade aluminum, titanium, and stainless alloys.
Standard:Tolerance to +/- 0.05 mm
02
3/4/5-Axis CNC Machining

Complex geometry milling

Multi-axis simultaneous machining for high-integrity structural components, housings, and precision aerospace brackets.
Standard:High-speed spindle indexing
03
Nadcap-Compliant TIG Welding

Certified fusion joining

Purged inert gas arc welding executed by certified technicians following rigorous AS9100 and aerospace welding codes.
Standard:100% weld joint penetration
04
Precision CNC Bending & Forming

Multi-axis press braking

Programmable dynamic crowning and angle measurement ensuring accurate bend radii and minimal spring-back on tough alloys.
Standard:Up to 320T capacity
05
Anodizing & Surface Treatment

Environmental passivation

Type II & III hard anodizing, chemical conversion coatings (Alodine), passivating, and aerospace-grade primer application.
Standard:MIL-A-8625 & ASTM compliant
06
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & FAIR

Quality verification & reporting

Full CMM dimensional inspection, liquid penetrant testing (FPI), and comprehensive AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.
Standard:Full AS9102 FAIR documentation

Have technical drawings ready for review?

Send your CAD files and spec sheets. Our production engineers provide DFM feedback and precision quotes within 24 hours.

Material Capabilities

Materials & finishing options

Select verified aerospace and industrial-grade sheet alloys with certified surface treatments for strict weight, strength, and corrosion requirements.

Related reading: aluminum sheet metal selection.

Aerospace & industrial alloys

Aluminum 6061-T6 & 7075-T6
High strength-to-weight
Gauge range: 0.5 mm – 25.0 mm (0.020" – 1.000")
Aerospace fit: Structural brackets, aerospace chassis, and lightweight enclosures

Exceptional machinability, weldability, and corrosion resistance when coated.

Related reading: ASTM B209 aluminum sheet.

Titanium Grade 2 & Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)
Extreme durability
Gauge range: 0.8 mm – 12.0 mm (0.032" – 0.472")
Aerospace fit: High-heat ducting, airframe components, and mission-critical mounts

Superior strength retention at elevated temperatures with minimum mass penalty.

Stainless Steel 304 & 316 / 316L
Corrosion & thermal resistance
Gauge range: 0.4 mm – 20.0 mm (0.015" – 0.787")
Aerospace fit: Exhaust housings, marine-grade enclosures, and pressure vessels

High tensile strength, non-magnetic options, and cleanroom-grade stability.

Protective & functional finishes

Type II & Type III Hardcoat Anodizing
MIL-A-8625 / ISO 7599
Substrate: Aluminum alloys

Forms an integrated ceramic layer for extreme wear, electrical insulation, and dye color matching.

Chemical Film / Chromate Conversion
MIL-DTL-5541 (RoHS Compliant TCP)
Substrate: Aluminum surfaces

Preserves electrical conductivity while delivering low-profile atmospheric protection and paint prep.

Nitric & Citric Acid Passivation
ASTM A967 / AMS 2700
Substrate: Stainless steels

Depletes free iron from machined surfaces to generate a robust chromium-oxide corrosion barrier.

Full mill certs & finishing documentation

Every production lot ships with complete raw material test reports (MTR), certificate of conformance (CoC), and anodizing thickness verifications.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Aerospace quality standards

Rigorous certification and material traceability across every flight-critical production run.

Aerospace core
AS9100 Rev D
Aviation, space & defense QMS
Enforces strict risk management, complete lot traceability, and low-defect quality control across all flight-hardware fabrication.
Full fabrication & assembly scope
Special processes
Nadcap-Compliant
Welding & non-destructive testing
Validates mission-critical joining methods, penetrant testing, and weld integrity against stringent aerospace special process audits.
TIG, MIG & ultrasonic inspection
Traceability
Full MTC / EN 10204 3.1
Material test certification
Delivers verified chemical composition, mechanical yield analysis, and heat-number tracking from raw sheet to final part.
100% heat lot documentation
Global baseline
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management systems
Underpins continuous process monitoring, calibrated CMM dimensional inspection, and systematic supplier audits.
Precision fabrication workflow
Related reading: ISO 9001 supplier audits

Need custom quality documentation or PPAP Level 3?

Our quality team provides first article inspection reports (FAIR AS9102), mill test certificates, and full dimensional CMM data with every shipment.

Application scenarios

Built for critical aerospace environments

High-precision fabrication and turnkey sub-assemblies tested to meet rigorous flight, defense, and industrial standards.

Precision sheet metal airframe structural assembly components
Aerospace structures
Airframe structural assemblies
Precision-formed ribs, stringers, brackets, and skin panels engineered with tight tolerances and aerospace-grade aluminum alloys.
Precision CNC milled and folded avionics enclosure housing
EMI/RFI shielding
Avionics & instrument enclosures
Custom rack-mount chassis, cockpit display housings, and sealed enclosures built for extreme vibration and thermal dissipation.
Lightweight aluminum UAV drone frame structure
Lightweight alloys
UAV/Drone structural components
Ultra-lightweight chassis frames, motor mounts, and battery payload compartments designed for high strength-to-weight ratios.
Fabricated metal aerospace replacement panels and brackets
Rapid turnaround
MRO replacement parts
Reverse-engineered and on-demand replacement panels, ducting brackets, and maintenance access covers adhering strictly to OEM specs.
Aerospace Grade Precision

Why aerospace programs choose us

From flight-critical chassis to complex mounting assemblies, our custom fabrication lines deliver certified precision, documented processes, and repeatable aerospace quality.

Down to ±0.02mm
Ultra-tight tolerance control
Precision laser cutting, CNC panel bending, and machining with micro-level accuracy on complex airframe brackets and avionics enclosures.
Standard on all flight & defense orders
MTR / CoC with every lot
Full material traceability
Raw stock verified from certified mills with complete heat lot numbers, chemical composition validation, and digital records for life-of-program tracking.
Standard on all flight & defense orders
AWS D17.1 & Penetrant testing
Nadcap-compliant welding & NDT
Certified robotic TIG/MIG and spot welding backed by in-house non-destructive testing, macro-etch examination, and structural pressure tests.
Standard on all flight & defense orders
Aerospace Aluminum, Titanium & Inconel
Lightweight alloy expertise
Specialized processing for 2024, 6061-T6, 7075 aluminum grades, aerospace titanium, and high-temperature nickel alloys with dedicated tooling to eliminate contamination.
Standard on all flight & defense orders
AS9102 Level 1-3 packages
Rigorous FAIR & PPAP documentation
Full First Article Inspection Reports, dimensional balloon drawings, CMM coordinate data, and capability studies provided prior to series production.
Standard on all flight & defense orders
Quality Commitment

Need custom testing or specific flight certifications?

Our engineering team can accommodate custom inspection plans, designated source inspection (DSI), and specialized finishing processes.

Aerospace Quality & Specifications

Aerospace sheet metal parts FAQ

Clear answers on AS9100 compliance, traceability, tolerances, and inspection.

Related reading: precision sheet metal tolerances.

Every production run operates under AS9100 Rev D quality management systems. We execute first article inspections (FAI) according to AS9102 standards, verify calibration routines on all forming machinery, and provide complete documentation packages with each shipment.

Have specific engineering requirements?

Send your 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and material specifications for a thorough manufacturing review and quote.

Need direct procurement assistance?

Our technical sales team is ready to discuss AS9100 quality plans and production schedules.

Capabilities

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End-to-end forming, robotic welding, stamping, and structural assembly for complete OEM cabinet and chassis builds.
Contract Manufacturing & OEM

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24-Hour Engineer Review

Direct feedback on DFM feasibility and cost optimization.

AS9100 & ISO 9001 Standards

Rigorous quality inspection, material certs, and full traceability.

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