CNC Machining for Aerospace & Defense Industries

As the Aerospace and Defense industries return to pre-pandemic levels of demand, the instability caused by scheduling delays and cost increases reinforce the importance of manufacturing precision and technological advancements that increase output. With CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machining, processes can be optimized to provide efficient production services with reduced waste and unmatched versatility throughout the manufacturing process.  

In air flight and spacecraft use, as well as parts used on defense vehicles and artillery, a faulty part can have detrimental effects. In this industry, CNC machining allows aerospace and defense manufacturers alike to meet the strict guidelines for dimensions and performance required to maintain safe operating conditions. Using high-speed rotation and cutting tools to achieve precision machining allows companies to produce prototypes and components within minuscule tolerance. Meeting the strict standards necessary while optimizing production, output using CNC machining eliminates the need for several machines to be used throughout production.

Implementing groundbreaking design that allows the aerospace and defense industries to continue producing best-in-class innovations, CNC machining has become an irreplaceable part in the design and manufacturing of these components.  

• VERSATILITY – Keeping up with the demanding advancements in technology necessitated by the Aerospace and Defense industries, the use of computerized manufacturing processes allows one machine to be used for multiple processes, adapting to each specific program input in order to produce highly specialized and complex parts. Employing machinery that can rotate on multiple axes to create highly detailed finished parts, CNC machining can be used for large and complex geometries as well as intricate and compact designs. Various aviation components as well as parts used on defense vehicles and artillery can often be milled on the same equipment, each reading a specific design that allows for custom milling of these integral components to exact specifications.
• PRECISION – As the materials being used in manufacturing are giving way from low-weight aluminum to lighter weight composites and alloys that offer increased strength and can be used at higher temperatures, the difficulty of machining these items increases. Robust equipment that features endurance when milling hard to work with raw materials, CNC machining allows for manufacturers to cater to the high-stakes demands of the aerospace and defense  industries.  With the use of CNC machining, the software allows programmers to safely and efficiently cut, trim, or drill these materials. Creating fine details and pieces that seamlessly fit together, the precision offered by CNC machining allows for multiple components to come together to create the finished product. Catering to the demands of these industries, whether it’s in materials used, precision fabrication, or timely turnaround, CNC machining allows manufacturers to respond with products that perform without compromising the integrity of the design.
• OPTIMIZATION – Combining computerized manufacturing with digital record keeping processes allows for optimization in production not previously seen with manual manufacturing. Reducing the opportunity for mistakes commonly associated with manual computations and data input, the programs used by CNC machines also allow for procedures to be optimized to reduce waste when cutting and assembling materials. Relying on consistency in the fit and reliability of the parts used for aircraft, space flight, and defense mechanisms, CNC machines undergo regular calibration to ensure the efficiency of production.

At Coastal Machine & Supply, we utilize state-of-the-art equipment and a fully digital process to provide quality CNC manufacturing for the Aerospace and Defense industries. Positioning our expertise and equipment in a way that allows us to fill the need of the industry, our experience in design and manufacturing is matched by our commitment to excellence.