Aerospace machining for San Jose OEMs — flight-critical brackets, housings, and structural parts in 7075-T6, Ti-6Al-4V, and 17-4 PH stainless. AS9100-aligned process.
in the San Jose area
in the San Jose area
for San Jose aerospace
growth (2022–2023)
Precision CNC Machining for Aerospace Teams
Aerospace companies in San Jose need parts that are exact, traceable, and documented. A structural bracket that's off by 0.003 inches can create an unsafe condition. We machine aluminum 7075, titanium 6Al-4V, and Inconel 718 to tolerances as tight as ±0.0005 inches. Every order ships with CMM inspection reports, material certs, and documentation your quality team can use.
Flight-Critical Materials
We source and machine aluminum 7075-T6, titanium 6Al-4V, and Inconel 718 — all with full material certs and heat lot traceability.
Tight Tolerances
We hold ±0.001" on general features and ±0.0005" on critical bores and mating surfaces. Every part is CMM verified before shipping.
Full Documentation
Dimensional inspection reports, material certs, first article inspection — whatever your AS9100D-aligned quality plan requires.
What We Machine for San Jose Aerospace Teams
San Jose aerospace programs demand precision, traceability, and speed. We deliver all three with every order.
Aircraft Structural Components
Wing ribs, fuselage frames, bulkheads, and structural brackets machined from 7075-T6 and 2024-T3 aluminum. Tight tolerances for airframe assemblies.
AS9100D qualityEngine & Turbine Parts
Compressor blades, turbine housings, and fuel system components machined from Inconel, titanium, and nickel alloys. High-temp material expertise.
Exotic alloysAvionics & Electronics Enclosures
Flight computer housings, radar enclosures, and avionics racks machined from 6061 aluminum with EMI shielding features and MIL-spec finishes.
EMI-shieldedLanding Gear & Actuation Parts
Actuator housings, torque links, and hydraulic cylinder bodies machined from 4340 and 300M steel. Critical tolerances for safety-of-flight components.
Safety-criticalSatellite & Space Hardware
Structural panels, antenna brackets, and payload housings for LEO, MEO, and GEO satellite programs. Lightweight precision from aluminum and titanium.
Space-qualifiedAerospace R&D Prototypes
Rapid prototype machining for aircraft and space programs. 1 to 50 pieces with full material certs, CMM reports, and AS9100D-aligned documentation.
1–50 piece runsParts for San Jose Aerospace Companies
Structural brackets, avionics enclosures, engine parts, and more.
Structural Brackets & Fittings
Wing ribs, bulkheads, spars, mounting brackets, and fittings machined from aluminum 7075-T6 and 2024-T3. Complex pockets, tight hole tolerances, and anodize-ready surfaces.
±0.001" standardAvionics Enclosures & Housings
Flight computer housings, LRU enclosures, radio boxes, and connector plates machined from aluminum 6061 and 7075. EMI shielding features, precise port cutouts, and tight flatness specs.
Al 6061 & 7075Engine & Turbine Components
Compressor blade inserts, turbine disc flanges, combustor liner brackets, and nozzle vanes machined from Inconel 718 and titanium. Multi-axis capability for complex profiles.
Inconel 718 & TiLanding Gear Components
Gear struts, torque links, actuator bodies, and hydraulic manifolds machined from 4340 steel, 300M steel, and titanium 6Al-4V. Tight bore tolerances and surface finish requirements.
High-strength steelFlight Control Components
Aileron brackets, rudder hinges, flap tracks, and actuator arms machined from aluminum and titanium. Lightweight, tight tolerances, and surfaces ready for primer and paint.
5-axis capabilityStructural Test Fixtures
Ground support equipment, tooling jigs, and test fixtures for aerospace assembly and validation. Aluminum and steel, precise dowel pin holes, and flatness within 0.001".
Aluminum & steelSan Jose's Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem
A concentrated hub of aerospace innovation and manufacturing — and RivCut is your local precision machining partner.
Home to Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA — the to...
Home to Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA — the top semiconductor equipment makers in the world.
NASA Ames Research Center and Lockheed Martin Space ancho...
NASA Ames Research Center and Lockheed Martin Space anchor a dense aerospace and defense cluster in the South Bay.
If your team is building something in San Jose, we want t...
If your team is building something in San Jose, we want to be your machining partner. We ship anywhere in the US and give you instant AI pricing the moment you upload your file.
Boeing — Global Aerospace OEM
World's largest commercial aircraft maker and a major defense prime. Boeing's supply chain spans thousands of Tier 1 and Tier 2 machine shops across the US.
Lockheed Martin — Defense Prime
F-35 Lightning II and advanced defense systems programs create massive demand for precision-machined structural and electronics components.
Raytheon Technologies — Engines & Defense
Pratt & Whitney jet engines and Raytheon defense electronics require some of the tightest-tolerance machined parts in manufacturing.
Hundreds of Tier 1 & Tier 2 Suppliers
Every aerospace prime relies on a deep supply chain of specialized machine shops. San Jose sits inside that network.
Built for Aerospace Teams
Flight-critical parts need a shop that takes documentation as seriously as machining.
AS9100D-Aligned Documentation
Every aerospace order ships with a dimensional inspection report, material cert, and process records. Our paperwork follows AS9100D supplier requirements from day one.
Traceable Materials Only
We source aluminum, titanium, and Inconel with mill certs and heat numbers on every order. Your records are solid from raw material to finished part.
CMM Inspection on Every Order
We verify every critical dimension before shipping. CMM reports go with every part — so your receiving team isn't flying blind.
Fast Prototype Turnaround
Your engineering schedule doesn't wait. Aerospace prototype parts in 3 to 7 days so your program keeps moving.
Questions about our current quality setup? Email us — we'll send our documentation package.
From File to Part in 3 Steps
Simple, clear, and designed for fast-moving aerospace teams.
Upload & Quote
Send your STEP or IGES file. Pick your material, quantity, and finish. Our AI gives you a real price right away. We also run a free DFM check and flag anything that could add cost.
We Machine & Inspect
Your parts run on our CNC mills and lathes. Every order gets CMM inspection. We check every critical feature against your drawing before anything ships.
Ship with Full Docs
Parts ship with your dimensional inspection report, material certs, and all AS9100D-aligned paperwork. Everything your quality team needs for first article review and program documentation.
Find Your Exact Part Type
We machine parts for every corner of the San Jose aerospace market.
Structural Brackets & Fittings
satellite bus brackets, spacecraft structural frames, mounting fittings
Avionics & Electronics Enclosures
flight computer housings, satellite avionics boxes, eVTOL controller enclosures
Satellite & Space Hardware
optical benches, antenna mounts, solar panel frames, propulsion brackets
Engine & Propulsion Components
rocket engine manifolds, eVTOL motor mounts, thruster valve bodies
Flight Control & Actuation
actuator housings, control surface brackets, autonomous flight hardware
Landing Gear & Deployment
eVTOL landing struts, deployment mechanisms, actuator bodies
Composite Tooling & Fixtures
layup molds, trim fixtures, assembly jigs for space and eVTOL structures
Why San Jose, CA Companies Choose RivCut
San Jose (1.0M metro) is known for capital of Silicon Valley. Local industries include semiconductor, EV, robotics, enterprise tech. RivCut machines parts for teams across CA from our Union City, CA facility — with standard shipping in 2–3 business days.
All parts are CNC machined in-house at our Bay Area shop. We never broker or outsource. Learn about RivCut →
Questions from San Jose Aerospace Teams
RivCut is a precision CNC machining and machine shop serving San Jose and the greater Bay Area. We run CNC milling, CNC milling machine, milling machine, CNC turning, CNC lathe, metal lathe, CNC metal lathe, and lathe machine capacity in our Union City facility for fast prototyping, rapid prototyping, production machining, aerospace machining, and machining aerospace components. Searching for machine shops near me or a machine shop near San Jose? Upload a STEP file for an instant prototype quote — we deliver CNC machine milling machine and lathe parts in as few as 3 business days.
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Structural brackets, avionics enclosures, engine parts — we machine them all. Get instant AI pricing now. Prototypes ship in as few as 3 days.
No minimums · 100% Made in USA · Never brokered · Ships anywhere in the US
AI price estimates are usually within ±20% of final price. Complex parts may get a human review within one business day before pricing is confirmed.