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Precision CNC Machining for Satellite & Space Programs
Space hardware operates in extreme thermal cycling, vacuum, and vibration environments. An optical bench with 0.002" of flatness error can misalign an imaging payload. We machine aluminum 6061-T6, titanium 6Al-4V, and Invar 36 satellite components with mounting surface flatness to 0.001", bolt patterns to ±0.001" true position, and critical bores to ±0.0005". Every part ships with CMM inspection and full material traceability.
Thermal Stability Materials
Invar 36 and titanium 6Al-4V maintain dimensional stability across extreme temperature swings. We machine these demanding materials with tight tolerances and stress-relieved post-machining to ensure stability on orbit.
Flatness & Alignment
Optical benches and antenna mounts demand excellent flatness and hole position accuracy. We hold 0.001" flatness and ±0.001" true position on every mounting pattern so your payload aligns first time.
Cleanroom-Ready Delivery
Parts are cleaned, inspected, and bagged per your satellite integration specifications. Material certs, dimensional reports, and AS9100D-aligned documentation included with every shipment.
Satellite & Space Hardware Components
Optical benches, antenna mounts, propulsion brackets, reaction wheel housings, and solar panel frames.
Optical Benches
Precision optical benches machined from Invar 36, aluminum 6061-T6, and titanium for imaging payloads, star trackers, and laser systems. Mounting surface flatness to 0.001" with bolt patterns held to ±0.001" true position. Stress-relieved for dimensional stability.
Invar 36 | 0.001" flatnessAntenna Mounts
Antenna mounting brackets and gimbals machined from 6061-T6 and 7075-T6 aluminum. Precision angular interfaces, waveguide mounting features, and deployment hinge bores. Weight-optimized pocketing with minimum wall thicknesses as thin as 0.040".
Al 6061-T6 | Weight-optimizedPropulsion Brackets
Thruster mounting brackets and propulsion system supports machined from titanium 6Al-4V and 7075-T6 aluminum. High-strength, low-mass designs with precise thruster alignment features and thermal isolation interfaces.
Ti 6Al-4V | Alignment criticalReaction Wheel Housings
Reaction wheel and momentum wheel housings machined from 6061-T6 aluminum. Precision bearing bores held to ±0.0005" with concentricity within 0.001". Balance features and mounting interfaces CMM verified on every unit.
±0.0005" bearing boresSolar Panel Frames
Solar array substrate frames and deployment hinges machined from 6061-T6 aluminum. Lightweight pocket designs with precise hinge bore locations and panel mounting hole patterns. Flatness critical for solar cell bonding surfaces.
Al 6061-T6 | Lightweight pocketsBus Structural Panels
Satellite bus panels and structural closeout plates machined from 6061-T6 and 7075-T6 aluminum. Integral stiffener ribs, insert locations for component mounting, and thermal interface pads. Isogrid patterns for mass optimization.
Isogrid | Mass-optimizedBuilt for Satellite & Launch Programs
The space industry is launching more satellites per year than ever before. Mega-constellations, Earth observation programs, and deep space missions all rely on precision-machined structural and payload hardware.
From CubeSat bus panels to large geostationary satellite optical benches, the demand for machined space hardware spans every orbit class and mission type. Satellite primes and their suppliers need machine shops that can deliver tight tolerances, verified materials, and documentation that satisfies both commercial and government program requirements.
Whether you're building one-off prototype hardware for a technology demonstration mission or production quantities for a 500-satellite constellation, we machine space components with the precision your mission requires.
SpaceX Starlink Constellation
The Starlink mega-constellation requires thousands of satellites with machined bus structures, antenna mounts, and propulsion brackets. The production pace demands reliable machining partners who can deliver quantity with quality.
Lockheed Martin Space
Lockheed builds GPS satellites, missile warning spacecraft, and deep space probes. Optical benches, reaction wheel housings, and structural panels require tight tolerances and full traceability.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
Northrop builds the James Webb Space Telescope sunshield, Cygnus cargo spacecraft, and national security satellites. Their supply chain needs machined hardware from aluminum, titanium, and specialty alloys.
Planet Labs & Earth Observation
Planet operates the largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. Their Dove and SuperDove spacecraft use precision-machined bus panels, optical mounts, and deployment mechanisms.
Built for Space-Grade Precision
Satellite hardware demands flatness, alignment, and thermal stability that general machine shops can't deliver.
Optical-Grade Flatness
Optical benches and instrument mounts require flatness to 0.001" over the full surface. We use face milling strategies, stress relief between passes, and CMM verification to deliver surfaces your payload integration team can trust.
Invar & Specialty Alloy Experience
Invar 36 is notoriously difficult to machine — it work-hardens and generates stringy chips. We use sharp tooling, positive rake geometry, and controlled feeds to hold tight tolerances in this dimensionally stable alloy.
Constellation Production Rates
SmallSat constellations need 50 to 500+ identical parts per release. We set up once, dial in the process, and deliver repeatable quality at production pace. First article through lot acceptance — same tolerances every time.
Space-Ready Documentation
Every part ships with CMM reports, material certs, heat lot traceability, and documentation formatted for your program's quality requirements. Cleaned and bagged to your satellite integration specifications.
Questions about our current quality setup? Email us — we'll send our documentation package.
From File to Part in 3 Steps
Simple, clear, and designed for fast-moving satellite programs.
Upload & Quote
Send your STEP or IGES file for your optical bench, bus panel, or reaction wheel housing. Pick your material, quantity, and finish. Our AI gives you a real price right away. We also run a free DFM check and flag any concerns.
We Machine & Inspect
Your satellite parts run on our CNC mills with strategies optimized for flatness and dimensional stability. Every order gets CMM inspection on mounting surfaces, bolt patterns, bore diameters, and critical features.
Ship with Full Docs
Parts ship cleaned, inspected, and bagged to your integration specs. Dimensional reports, material certs, and AS9100D-aligned documentation included. Everything your satellite integration team needs for hardware acceptance.
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