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CNC Machined Composite Tooling for Aerospace Teams
Aerospace composite teams in Austin need tooling that is accurate, stable, and ready for autoclave. We machine aluminum and Invar layup molds, cure tools, and caul plates to tight surface tolerances. AS9100D-aligned documentation available.
Tooling Materials
Aluminum, Invar, and HDB with full material traceability.
Surface Accuracy
Ra 32 µin or better on mold faces. CMM inspection available.
Tooling Docs
Dimensional reports and material certs for tooling qualification.
Space Coast Texas — Rockets and Avionics
Austin's aerospace presence is surging — Firefly Aerospace designs and builds launch vehicles in Cedar Park, Joby Aviation develops eVTOL air taxi systems in the metro, and a growing cluster of satellite, avionics, and space electronics companies leverage Austin's deep tech talent pool. The University of Texas Aerospace Engineering program feeds the local supply chain.
RivCut gives Austin aerospace teams instant quoting and AS9100-quality machining — launch vehicle hardware, avionics housings, and structural fittings on fixed lead times.
Firefly Aerospace
Alpha and MLV launch vehicle design and manufacturing in Cedar Park
Joby Aviation
eVTOL air taxi certification and development
Yank Technologies
Hybrid-electric vertical takeoff aircraft development
What Austin Aerospace Teams Usually Order
| Typical quantity | 5–25 validation parts, scaling to 50–200 for production runs |
|---|---|
| Common materials | Aluminum 7075-T651, Titanium Ti-6Al-4V, Stainless Steel 17-4 PH |
| Key requirement | Full AS9100D-aligned documentation including FAI, material certs, and dimensional inspection reports |
| Typical lead time | 7-15 business days depending on complexity and material availability |
| Who orders | Mechanical or systems engineer at an Austin aerospace startup or defense prime subcontractor |
Composite Tooling for Austin Teams
Layup molds, cure tools, caul plates, and trim fixtures machined to print.
Layup Molds
Aluminum and Invar layup mold tools. Precise OML/IML surfaces, vacuum port locations, and edge dams.
Al & InvarCure Tools
Invar and aluminum autoclave cure tools with precise surface match and thermal expansion control.
Invar 36Caul Plates
Aluminum and steel caul plates for pressure application on composite laminates. Flat and contoured surfaces.
Flatness to 0.005"Trim Fixtures
Aluminum trim jigs and router templates for composite part trimming. Precise edge and hole locations.
Router guidesDrill Templates
Aluminum and carbon-reinforced drill templates for composite assembly. Bushed holes for tight location.
Drill bushingsInspection Fixtures
Aluminum CMM inspection fixtures for composite part verification. Precise datum features.
CMM fixtures2 Tools. 12 Days. Cure-Stable Surfaces.
A Austin-area composites team needed Invar layup tools with precise contour surfaces, vacuum port locations, and thermal stability for autoclave cure cycles. Teams near companies like Firefly Aerospace trust this kind of precision and documentation rigor.
Every tool shipped with complete documentation:
- CMM dimensional report — contour and datum features verified
- Material cert with heat lot and ASTM A658 compliance
- Surface finish verification on tool surface
- Dimensional stability verification post stress-relief
What Austin Aerospace Buyers Should Know
Confirm your supplier's experience with launch vehicle hardware
Firefly's Alpha and MLV programs require rocket-grade materials and AS9100D-aligned documentation.
Ask about rapid prototyping turnaround
Austin's aerospace startups iterate fast and need machine shops that can turn first articles in days, not weeks.
Verify your shop can handle eVTOL-specific materials including carbon fiber machining
Titanium structural fittings, and electric motor housings for joby and similar programs.
When Your Local Shop Can't Keep Up
When a prime surges volume, local shops push you back in the queue. We give you fixed lead times, instant quoting, and aerospace-grade documentation — every time. Austin's aerospace sector demands it.
Documentation-Ready
Dimensional reports, material certs, and process records ship with every order — no chasing paperwork after delivery.
Full Material Traceability
Every bar ships with mill certs and heat lot numbers. Full chain of custody from raw stock to finished part.
CMM Inspection, Every Part
NIST-traceable CMM verification on every critical dimension before anything ships. No sampling — we inspect every part.
5–7 Day Prototype Turnaround
Most first articles ship in under a week. Rush available for simpler geometries. Confirmed ship date at order.
Need our full quality documentation? Email us — we'll send everything your team needs.
From File to Part in 3 Steps
Simple, clear, and designed for fast-moving teams.
Upload & Quote
Upload your STEP or IGES file, select material and finish, and get an instant AI price. Every quote includes a free DFM review.
We Machine & Inspect
Parts run on our CNC mills and lathes with CMM inspection on every order. We verify every critical dimension before shipping.
Ship with Full Docs
Your order ships with dimensional reports, material certs, and full paperwork — everything your quality team needs.
Questions from Austin Aerospace Teams
Aerospace CNC Machining in Other Cities
We serve aerospace teams in cities across the US.
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Composite Tooling, structural brackets, housings, and more — we machine them all. Most orders ship in 5 to 7 business days.
No minimums · 100% Made in USA · Never brokered · Ships anywhere in the US
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