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Austin projects
CNC Machined Satellite Components for Space Teams
Space teams in Austin need satellite components that are lightweight, precise, and low-outgassing. We machine aluminum, titanium, and Invar satellite brackets and mounts to ±0.001". AS9100D-aligned documentation on every order.
Space-Grade Materials
Aluminum, titanium, and Invar with full mill cert traceability.
Structural Precision
±0.001" on critical alignment interfaces. CMM inspection.
Space Program Docs
Inspection reports and traceability for space program records.
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 |
Satellite Components for Austin Teams
Solar brackets, antenna mounts, thruster fittings, and separation rings machined to print.
Solar Panel Brackets
Aluminum and titanium solar array bracket assemblies. Lightweight, precise hinge pin holes, and deployment fittings.
Al & TiAntenna Mounts
Aluminum and invar antenna reflector mounts and feed support brackets. Precise alignment holes and pointing features.
Pointing precisionThruster Brackets
Titanium thruster mounting brackets and propellant feed line supports. High-temp and vibration-resistant.
Titanium 6Al-4VSeparation Rings
Aluminum and titanium clampband separation rings for launch vehicle and payload interfaces.
Launch interfacesThermal Control Plates
Aluminum thermal control radiator panels and heat spreader plates. Tight flatness and precise fluid channel machining.
Thermal managementAttitude Control Parts
Reaction wheel mounts, momentum wheel brackets, and magnetic torquer supports from aluminum and titanium.
Precision mounts16 Brackets. 8 Days. Zero NCRs.
A Austin-area satellite team needed deployment brackets for a LEO constellation build — tight alignment holes for hinge pins, lightweight pocketing to hit mass targets, and hard-coat anodize for thermal cycling in orbit. Teams near companies like Firefly Aerospace trust this kind of precision and documentation rigor.
Every part shipped with a complete documentation package:
- CMM dimensional report — every GD&T callout verified
- Mill cert with heat lot number and ASTM B209 compliance
- First Article Inspection report per AS9102
- Hard anodize process cert with thickness verification
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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Satellite Components, 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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