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Achilles Aerospace is your AS9100-certified single source. We deliver flight-critical components faster, smarter, and with guaranteed compliance.
Our Integrated Advantage
- Predictable Precision — Every component is backed by strict quality validation to meet your exact specifications.
- Reduced Risk — Expertly managed supply chain minimizes logistics gaps.
- Faster Turnaround — In-house CNC power and finishing optimize lead times and keeps schedules on track.
THE ACHILLES GUARANTEE | PROOF IN THE PROCESS
PROCESS MANAGEMENT
We coordinate the manufacturing process from material sourcing to certified finishing to keep your supply chain organized.
CERTIFIED INTEGRITY
Component quality is verified through established testing methods, including destructive and non-destructive analysis.
SCALABLE PRODUCTION
High-capacity CNC equipment allows our facility to support varying production volumes.
STRICT COMPLIANCE
By aligning our manufacturing processes with aerospace industry standards, we effectively support your regulatory requirements.
PRECISION CNC MACHINING | SPEED & ACCURACY
COMPLEX GEOMETRIES AT VOLUME
Leverage our advanced fleet for high-volume, tight-tolerance turning and milling operations. We utilize dedicated machines to optimize for efficiency, capacity, and precision for every part.
- Swiss-Type Turning — High-speed production of intricate, small-diameter components.
- CNC Turning Centers — Versatile turning for small to mid-range shafts, featuring Y-axis for single-setup complex machining.
- Vertical Machining (VMCs) — Flexible milling, drilling, and tapping for standard to large-format components.
SPECIALIZED MACHINING | FLIGHT-READY INTEGRITY
SECONDARY OPERATIONS & SURFACE PREP
Handling critical secondary operations that ensure superior part performance and structural integrity before final processing.
- Conventional Machining — Essential tool-room tasks including Milling, Turning, Drilling, and Cutting.
- Precision Finishing — Achieving extremely tight tolerances for bores and shafts using Honing and Centerless Grinding.
- Forming & Surface Treatment — Structural enhancements like Swaging, Thread Rolling for strength, and dry blast for optimal coating adhesion.
QUALITY CONTROL | AEROSPACE VERIFICATION
VERIFICATION TO STANDARDS
Quality is our commitment. Our multi-stage Quality Management System (QMS) uses state-of-the-art metrology and destructive/non-destructive testing to verify compliance with critical safety standards.
- Structural Integrity Testing — Physical testing to confirm material strength under extreme stress.
- Assembly Safety Verification — Proof Testing for Wire Rope Assemblies using Custom Load Testers.
- Dimensional Inspection — Accurate documentation via Optical Comparators and Horizontal Measuring Systems.
VALUE-ADDED PROCESSING | DELIVERED READY
MANAGED & CERTIFIED FINISHING
We Deliver components fully finished and ready for your assembly line by managing and certifying all critical outside processing through approved suppliers.
- Structural Enhancement — Welding, Brazing, Heat Treat, and Shot Peening to increase fatigue life.
- Corrosion Protection — Zinc-Nickel Plating, Cad Plating, Passivation, and Aluminum Coating.
- Wear Coatings — Solid Film Lubricant and Hard Chrome Plating for extreme durability.
- Final QA — Comprehensive final testing to ensure compliance.
THE ACHILLES PROCESS | COMPONENT LIFECYCLE FLOW
MACHINING
Precision CNC.High-speed turning, milling, and complex geometry creation with certified tolerances.
FINISHING
Surface Integrity. Honing, grinding, swaging, and thread rolling for enhanced performance and durability.
QUALITY/TESTING
Verification. Destructive and non-destructive testing, structural integrity checks, and dimensional inspection.
FINAL PROCESSING
Delivered Ready. Managed heat treat, welding, corrosion, and wear coatings by approved, certified suppliers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What manufacturing capabilities does Achilles Aerospace offer?
Achilles Aerospace offers precision CNC machining (Swiss-type turning, CNC turning centres, vertical machining), specialized finishing (honing, centreless grinding, swaging, thread rolling), comprehensive quality control testing, and value-added outside processing, including welding, heat treat, plating, and wear coatings all managed under one roof.
Can Achilles Aerospace handle complex geometries and high-volume production?
Yes. Their advanced CNC fleet is purpose-built for high-volume, tight-tolerance operations. Dedicated machines optimize efficiency and capacity, handling everything from intricate small-diameter components via Swiss-type turning to large-format parts via vertical machining centres (VMCs).
Does Achilles Aerospace deliver components fully finished and ready for assembly?
Yes. Through their value-added outside processing program, Achilles manages all critical finishing through approved, certified suppliers covering structural enhancements, corrosion protection, and wear coatings, delivering components that are assembly-line ready upon receipt.
How does Achilles Aerospace ensure supply chain reliability?
Achilles operates as an AS9100-certified single source, coordinating the entire manufacturing process from material sourcing to certified finishing. This reduces vendor complexity, minimizes logistics gaps, and delivers faster turnaround with guaranteed compliance.
What quality testing methods are used to verify component integrity?
Achilles uses both destructive and non-destructive testing methods, including structural integrity testing, proof testing for wire rope assemblies using custom load testers, and dimensional inspection via optical comparators and horizontal measuring systems, all backed by a multi-stage Quality Management System (QMS).
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