Aerospace
For Aerospace Parts Requiring Ultra-Precision Accuracy
Precision in the aerospace industry is of utmost importance. With rockets, satellites, space crafts, and space stations, a single imperfection or faulty component could be the difference between success or failure with significant financial damage. Owens Industries is dedicated to producing precision aerospace components machined to meet and exceed the required tolerances.
Call upon our expertise to produce the impossible components other machine shops cannot match. As an approved supplier of air and spacecraft parts for NASA, Boeing, Intel, Lockheed Martin, and many others, trust our experience and dedication to successfully machine your precision parts.
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. Whether you need hinges, bushings, manifolds, clamps or other custom manufactured parts, aerospace equipment and aircraft parts need the best components made with the highest quality metals in order to function properly. Titanium and Kovar are most often used for aerospace components, but others include Stainless Steel, Inconel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Ceramic, Copper, and other certain types of plastic.
Owens’ Aerospace Expertise
Our engineers meet and exceed industry standards, continually revolutionizing the machining process. Whether your aerospace parts require 5-axis CNC machining, fine wire EDM or Plunge/Sink EDM with exacting tolerances, Owens’ machinists have the knowledge, experience, and dedication to deliver the complex components you need with the highest precision possible. When normal CNC Machine Shops consider your aerospace precision machining needs impossible to achieve, Owens Industries wants your call. Our friendly staff works with you to get every detail exactly right, producing quality products that fit your specifications and needs. Leaders in the CNC industry, we deliver incredible services that achieve incredible results. We have the best CNC machining equipment along with decades of experience helping us accept and meet challenges other machining companies are not capable of accomplishing.
NASA & GM Partners 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. Several unique environmental factors had to be considered.
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 its specific uses, construction, and exploratory tasks that are deemed unsafe and/or unrealistic for humans. The skilled Owens machinists were able to successfully design and create 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.
First Movement of Robonault 2 on ISS
Robotic Bicep Assembly
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NASA Robonaut Project
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Materials
Aerospace Parts Manufacturing Process
Our CNC engineers have extensive experience with component casings intended for use with fuel systems, turbo thrusters, Doppler radar, and satellites. Designing a computer chassis house made to withstand spaceflight is only one example of the precision aerospace components machined by our industry-leading experts. We also excel at machining connectors for blades and turbines, flexors and fluid controls for aerospace applications. One thing all of these components have in common is high-quality materials. For all aerospace machined components, Owens industries only trusts the best materials which is why we utilize the following materials for producing industry-leading aerospace parts.
- Alloy Steel
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
- Hastelloy
- Bronze
- Hardened Steel
- Carbon Steel
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 Steel | UNS Designation | DIN Designation | ISO 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 Alloy | UNS Designation | DIN Designation | ISO 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.
| Brass | UNS Designation | DIN Designation | Alternative 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.
| Copper | UNS Designation | DIN Designation | Alternative 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.
| Hastelloy | UNS Designation | DIN Designation | Alternative 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
With industry-leading capabilities in precision CNC milling, micromachining, EDM, Lathe work and more, you can rely on Owens Industries when small parts are critical to getting big aerospace projects off the ground. No matter how intricate the component we have the state of the art machines to handle the task.
Contact our Aerospace Manufacturing Company for precision fabricated components today.
CNC Machining for the Aerospace Industry
The CNC experts at Owens Industries manufacture parts used in aerospace applications. We understand these components need to be made with the most precise accuracy and the highest quality materials. We excel in crafting precision components for a diverse range of aerospace applications, including rockets, satellites, fuel systems, and components, as well as turbo thrusters, leveraging the state-of-the-art CNC machines in our Wisconsin facility. The advanced technology needed to manufacture OEM aerospace parts requires the tightest tolerances and best precision machines, and Owens Industries is the best machine shop for the job.
Our machines have a wide range of capabilities that 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 the most technologically advanced aerospace components with our CNC machining lathes.
Spacecraft Parts We Make
with Ultra-Precision CNC Machining
Some of the components we can manufacture for the aerospace industry include:
- Aerospace couplers
- Flanges
- Retainer rings
- Aircraft seat frames
- Guidance fins
- And much more
Get the best CNC components from the professionals at Owens Industries. Learn more about the professional CNC machining services we offer at our Wisconsin facility
Precision Machine Shop Produces OEM Parts for Astronautic Engineering Firms
As the aerospace industry extends its reach - with aeronautical engineers building commercial, military and private aircrafts capable of flying ever higher and faster - and astronautic engineers requiring even more exacting precision for spacecraft and satellite components, the need for precision machined parts is on the rise. Component manufacturers of these types depend on OEM parts with the tightest tolerances to fit in with complex subsystems of satellite platforms, spacecraft structural components, or propulsion systems.
Since 1944 Owens Industries has been advancing along with the evolving aerospace tech. Our temperature and contaminant-controlled CNC facility give us the ability to produce high-end OEM components for the most complex applications. The aerospace industry is always advancing and our team is dedicated to advancing with it. No matter the task at hand our creative professionals can handle it.
Out of this World Accuracy: 5-Axis and Wire EDM Machined Aerospace Parts
Exploration of an ever-expanding universe requires some pretty big ideas, but the secret to success often lies in precise measurements. Back on Earth, Owens’ stands out as the leader in precision CNC milling and micromachining capable of micron positional accuracies. Whether you need a valve housing for a complex hydrogen propulsion system, a meticulously crafted microwave housing component or a titanium spline for an airflow meter or fuel system, Owens Industries is unrivaled in its machining capabilities.
Our 5-Axis cutting systems and wire EDM processes give us the ability to cut up to accuracies of .05µm, with .0015 corner radii.
CNC Shop for U.S. Aerospace Companies
Aerospace firms like SSL, Boeing, Airbus, Raytheon, General Dynamics or Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. require the highest quality machined parts, and few precision machine shops can rival the capability, technology, and talent offered by Owens’ team of expert engineers and CNC machinists.
The advanced designs of Atlas and Ariane Rockets, the Dream Chaser Cargo System, AsiaSat 8 geostationary communications satellite, or the Space X Dragon require advanced parts that often seem nearly impossible to produce. Just as those astronautic designs pushed the boundaries of what is achievable, Owens’ industries push the limits of our machines and engineers to achieve the unthinkable on earth so aerospace companies can reach the unimaginable in space.
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 |
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