for complex geometries
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Houston projects
CNC Machined Landing Gear Components for Aerospace Teams
Landing gear teams in Houston need parts that are strong, precise, and traceable. We machine 4340 steel, 300M, and titanium 6Al-4V landing gear components with tight bore tolerances. CMM inspection and AS9100D-aligned documentation on every order.
High-Strength Alloys
4340 steel, 300M, and titanium 6Al-4V with mill certs and traceability.
Bore Precision
±0.0005" on critical pin bores and sealing surfaces. CMM verified.
AS9100D Docs
Inspection reports and traceability for landing gear program records.
Mission Control and Beyond
Houston's aerospace ecosystem centers on NASA's Johnson Space Center — home to human spaceflight operations, the Orion program, and commercial crew coordination. Boeing's Starliner team, Axiom Space building the first commercial space station, Intuitive Machines developing lunar landers, and Collins Aerospace's EVA suit division all operate in the Clear Lake corridor.
RivCut supports Houston aerospace teams with AS9100D-aligned machining, flight-hardware traceability, and fixed lead times that keep your NASA deliverables on schedule.
NASA Johnson Space Center
Human spaceflight operations, Orion program, and Mission Control
Axiom Space
First commercial space station development and ISS missions
Intuitive Machines
Lunar landers and space services for NASA CLPS program
Collins Aerospace (Houston)
EVA spacesuits and life support systems for ISS and Artemis
What Houston Aerospace Teams Usually Order
| Typical quantity | 1-25 parts per order, often prototype or qualification quantities |
|---|---|
| Common materials | Aluminum 7075-T6, Titanium Ti-6Al-4V, 17-4 PH Stainless Steel |
| Key requirement | Full material traceability with mill certifications and a Certificate of Conformance, plus ITAR compliance for JSC-adjacent programs |
| Typical lead time | 5-15 business days depending on part complexity and material availability |
| Who orders | Mechanical engineers or procurement specialists at aerospace contractors, often supporting NASA JSC programs or commercial space development teams |
Landing Gear Parts for Houston Teams
Struts, torque links, actuator bodies, and brake components machined to print.
Gear Struts & Cylinders
4340 and 300M steel gear struts and actuating cylinders. Tight bore tolerances, sealing grooves, and chrome prep surfaces.
4340 & 300MTorque Links & Scissors
Titanium and steel torque link assemblies with precision bore fits and surface hardness requirements.
Ti & steelActuator Bodies
Steel and titanium hydraulic actuator bodies for gear retraction. Precise bore and port machining.
Hydraulic portsBrake Calipers
Aluminum and titanium brake caliper housings with precise piston bores and fluid port locations.
Al & TiWheel Bearings & Hubs
Steel and titanium wheel bearing housings and axle hubs. Precise bearing race bores and runout requirements.
Precision boresDownlock Mechanisms
Steel and titanium downlock hooks, links, and spring housings for gear sequencing systems.
Safety critical6 Fittings. 10 Days. Zero Concessions.
A Clear Lake landing gear team needed trunnion fittings from 300M steel with tight bore concentricity, cadmium plating prep, and full dimensional verification. Teams near companies like NASA Johnson Space Center trust this kind of precision and documentation rigor.
Every part shipped with complete documentation:
- CMM dimensional report — bore concentricity and true position verified
- Material cert with heat lot and AMS 6417 compliance
- First Article Inspection per AS9102
- Pre-plate surface preparation verification
What Houston Aerospace Buyers Should Know
Ensure your supplier understands NASA-STD-5009 fracture control requirements
Johnson Space Center programs frequently mandate fracture-critical machining documentation.
Verify cleanroom-compatible packaging if your parts are destined for ISS or Orion hardware
contamination control starts at the machine shop.
Ask for flight-hardware traceability including raw material source, heat lot, and serialized process records
Axiom and Intuitive Machines require full pedigree.
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. Houston'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.
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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 Houston Aerospace Teams
Aerospace CNC Machining in Other Cities
We serve aerospace teams in cities across the US.
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Landing Gear 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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