for complex geometries
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San Jose projects
CNC Machined Satellite Components for Space Teams
Space teams in San Jose 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.
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 |
Satellite Components for San Jose 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 South Bay 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 Lockheed Martin Space 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 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
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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