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CNC Machined Avionics Enclosures for Aerospace Teams
Avionics teams in San Jose need enclosures that are precise, shielded, and well-documented. We machine aluminum LRU boxes, radio housings, and connector plates with tight EMI gasket grooves and port cutouts. AS9100D-aligned documentation on every order.
Avionics-Grade Aluminum
Al 6061/7075 with Alodine and anodize finish options.
EMI Features
Precise EMI gasket grooves and tight connector cutouts to ±0.001".
AS9100D Docs
Inspection reports and material certs for your avionics program.
Silicon Valley's Aerospace Innovation Hub
San Jose anchors Silicon Valley's aerospace corridor — Lockheed Martin Space operates its satellite and deep-space exploration programs from nearby Sunnyvale, Northrop Grumman's mission systems division builds space sensors in San Jose, and dozens of startups develop autonomous flight systems, satellite components, and electric propulsion across the South Bay.
RivCut delivers AS9100D-aligned machining to Silicon Valley aerospace teams with instant quoting and fixed lead times — tight-tolerance parts for satellite buses, launch vehicle fittings, and avionics housings without the supplier backlog.
Lockheed Martin Space
Satellite and deep-space exploration systems from Sunnyvale campus
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Space sensors, payloads, and mission systems in San Jose
Moog Inc.
Precision motion control and actuation for spacecraft and satellites
What San Jose Aerospace Teams Usually Order
| Typical quantity | 3–25 parts per order, often prototype or low-rate initial production |
|---|---|
| Common materials | Titanium 6Al-4V, Aluminum 7075-T651, Invar 36 |
| Key requirement | AS9100-aligned quality documentation with full dimensional reports and material certs traceable to heat or lot number |
| Typical lead time | 7-15 business days depending on material availability and tolerance complexity |
| Who orders | Mechanical engineer or procurement specialist at a space or defense contractor, often managing multiple concurrent programs |
Avionics Enclosures for San Jose Teams
LRU boxes, radio housings, avionics trays, and connector plates machined to print.
LRU Boxes & Chassis
Aluminum 6061 and 7075 line replaceable unit chassis. Complex pockets, precise connector cutouts, and Alodine-ready surfaces.
Al 6061/7075Radio & RF Housings
Aluminum radio housings with tight cavity dimensions for RF performance. Precise lid mating surfaces and EMI seal grooves.
RF-tuned cavitiesAvionics Trays & Racks
Aluminum mounting trays and rack assemblies for avionics bays. Precise guide rails and fastener patterns.
Standard rack fitsConnector Plates & Panels
Aluminum connector plates with precise cutouts for MIL-DTL-38999 and circular connectors. Flush mounting surfaces.
MIL-spec cutoutsEMI Shields & Covers
Thin aluminum EMI shields, covers, and grounding straps machined to tight flatness and edge distance specs.
Flatness to 0.002"Avionics Backplanes
Aluminum and stainless backplane brackets, card guides, and board support structures for avionics racks.
Custom assemblies8 Enclosures. 7 Days. EMI-Tight Fits.
A South Bay avionics team needed flight computer enclosures with precise lid-to-body fits for EMI shielding, internal card guide slots, and hard anodize for environmental protection. Teams near companies like Lockheed Martin Space trust this kind of precision and documentation rigor.
Every unit shipped with full documentation:
- CMM dimensional report — lid fit and slot positions verified
- Material cert with heat lot and ASTM B221 compliance
- First Article Inspection per AS9102
- Hard anodize process cert with thickness measurement
What San Jose Aerospace Buyers Should Know
Ask your supplier for AS9100 certification and Nadcap special process accreditations
Lockheed Martin Space and Northrop Grumman in the South Bay require both on purchase orders.
Confirm ITAR registration if your parts touch satellite or launch vehicle programs
most South Bay aerospace contracts carry export control requirements.
Request first-article inspection reports (FAIR) per AS9102
Silicon Valley primes reject shipments without compliant documentation.
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. San Jose'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 San Jose Aerospace Teams
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Avionics Enclosures, 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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