Industries
Aerospace Structural Fabrication
Titanium bracket assemblies and composite layups for Tier 1 airframe suppliers, aligned to AS9100.
Automotive Powertrain Machining
High-volume CNC turning and milling of transmission housings, with metrology validated to IATF protocols.
Medical Device Manufacturing
Surgical instrument production in 17-4PH and 316L stainless, meeting ISO 13485 traceability requirements.
Industrial Heavy Equipment
Welding and assembly of hydraulic cylinders, gearboxes, and chassis for OEM construction machinery lines.
Energy and Power Generation
Turbine shaft turning, boiler tube fabrication, and NDE-inspected weldments for utility-grade deployments.
Defense and Ordnance
Precision-machined fire control components and MIL-spec weldments for prime contractors across the supply chain.

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