Aerospace
Aerospace Precision Machining Services for Illinois
Owens Industries is a trusted leader in aerospace machining in Illinois, specializing in high-quality CNC-machined aerospace components built with the precision and attention to detail the industry requires. With extensive experience in aerospace precision machining, we excel at creating custom parts and managing complex manufacturing projects. Since our founding in 1944, we have consistently delivered top-tier machining solutions across Illinois and beyond, showcasing our commitment to quality through advanced 5-axis machines and more.
Excellence in Aerospace: Our Work with NASA and GM
Owens Industries demonstrates our commitment to precision CNC machining of aerospace parts through our collaboration with NASA and General Motors on the Robonaut project.
Project Overview: Robonaut Bicep Assembly
As an aerospace CNC machine shop, we were tasked with manufacturing a bicep assembly for the Robonaut, a humanoid robot designed to operate in the extreme conditions of the moon. This project required exceptional precision and meticulous adherence to NASA's stringent specifications.
Key Challenges
- Machining a perfect fit with other robotic components
- Functionality in extreme lunar conditions
- Mobility for construction and exploration tasks
Our Solution
Using advanced 5-axis CNC machines, our skilled machinists crafted the bicep assembly with micrometer-level precision tolerances. Our expertise in aerospace precision machining allowed us to meet the project’s rigorous standards and exacting requirements.
Project Outcome
NASA commended our work and ordered two additional bicep assemblies, reinforcing our reputation for producing CNC-machined aerospace parts to the highest standards.
At Owens Industries, we apply the same level of precision and dedication to every project, ensuring your aerospace components meet the highest quality and performance standards.
Capabilities
Comprehensive Aerospace CNC Machining Capabilities for Illinois
Owens Industries is Illinois' premier provider of aerospace CNC machining. Our advanced machining capabilities meet the demanding standards of the aerospace industry, delivering components with unparalleled precision and reliability.
We use state-of-the-art CNC machines, calibrated to achieve near-impossible levels of accuracy, ensuring exceptional finishes and precision in every part we produce. Our unwavering commitment to quality and precision has made us the trusted partner for aerospace manufacturers across Illinois.
5-Axis CNC Machining Services
Owens Industries offers ultra-precision 5-axis machining for the high-precision aerospace components needed by our Illinois customers. We specialize in producing contour rings and hubs from materials like Hastelloy, along with intricate parts for microwave housings and Titan rocket sub-assemblies.
Wire EDM Services
Owens Industries’ Wire EDM services deliver unmatched precision for cutting complex shapes in hard metals commonly used in aerospace applications. This capability is essential for crafting intricate components with extremely tight tolerances.
CNC Lathe Turning & Milling Services
Our CNC lathe machining services are designed to produce high-precision aerospace components Illinois companies can depend on. We manufacture critical parts such as 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 offers advanced additive manufacturing solutions for producing complex parts in the aerospace and defense sectors. By blending our specialized additive manufacturing capabilities with traditional machining techniques, we create intricate geometries, lightweight components and custom parts with exceptional precision to set us apart from the competition.
Micro Deburring Services
Owens Industries specializes in micro-deburring for aerospace components, ensuring precision and a flawless mirror finish on every part. Our skilled professionals combine advanced technology with meticulous hand techniques to achieve the level of accuracy required for critical applications, setting us apart from the automated processes commonly used by other Illinois manufacturers.
Mill-Turn Machining Services
Our mill-turn machining services seamlessly integrate both turning and milling operations in a single setup, making it ideal for efficiently producing complex aerospace parts. This capability allows us to manufacture a wide range of aerospace components with shorter lead times and enhanced accuracy.
Materials
High-Quality CNC Materials for Precision Aerospace Parts
We use only the highest-quality materials to produce precision aerospace components, carefully selecting each material to meet the specific durability and performance requirements of each project. Our commitment to quality ensures every part meets the strict standards of the aerospace industry.
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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 Illinois Cities with Aerospace CNC Machining Services
Owens Industries offers precision aerospace machining solutions across Illinois, meeting the demanding needs of the aerospace industry in major cities such as:
- Chicago
- Aurora
- Rockford
- Joliet
- Naperville
- Springfield
- Peoria
- Elgin
- Waukegan
- Champaign
- Bloomington
- Decatur
- Evanston
- Des Plaines
- Cicero
- Arlington Heights
- Schaumburg
- Bolingbrook
- Palatine
- Skokie
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 |