Aerospace machining for Sunnyvale OEMs — flight-critical brackets, housings, and structural parts in 7075-T6, Ti-6Al-4V, and 17-4 PH stainless. AS9100-aligned process.
Built for the Teams Making GPS III Satellites and Space Systems in Sunnyvale
Lockheed Martin Space runs its largest satellite production facility right here in Sunnyvale. The GPS III satellites and classified national security payloads built on Caribbean Drive demand machined parts with zero tolerance for error. RivCut machines flight-critical components for Sunnyvale aerospace teams — aluminum 7075, titanium 6Al-4V, Inconel 718 — to tolerances as tight as ±0.0005 inches. Every part ships with full CMM reports and material traceability your quality team can sign off on. You get aerospace-grade precision without the 6-week lead time.
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Precision CNC Machining for Aerospace Teams
Aerospace companies in Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale Aerospace Teams
Sunnyvale aerospace programs demand precision, traceability, and speed. We deliver all three with every order.
Aircraft Structural Components
Brackets and bus panels for satellite structures need to be light and stiff. We machine aluminum 7075-T6 and titanium 6Al-4V frames, closeout ribs, and gusset plates. We hold flatness to 0.002 inches and general tolerances to ±0.001 inches. Critical mounting hole patterns are CMM verified to ±0.0005 inches.
AS9100D qualityEngine & Turbine Parts
RF-tight housings for classified payloads and GPS signal processors need precise wall thickness and sharp internal corners. We run 5-axis milling to reach deep pockets and undercuts. We machine 6061-T651 and 7075-T6 enclosures with thread inserts and EMI gasket grooves already cut.
Exotic alloysAvionics & Electronics Enclosures
Thruster mounts, valve bodies, and manifolds used on satellite propulsion systems see extreme thermal cycles. We machine Inconel 718 and titanium 6Al-4V to handle them. Bores and mating faces are held to ±0.0005 inches and verified before any part leaves our floor.
EMI-shieldedLanding Gear & Actuation Parts
Star trackers, GPS antennas, and imaging sensors need mounting hardware that holds position after launch vibration. We machine low-CTE materials including titanium and Invar 36 for kinematic mounts and flexure brackets.
Safety-criticalSatellite & Space Hardware
Every order includes a dimensional inspection report, material cert with heat lot number, and first article documentation. You get a package your quality engineer can submit directly to program management.
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 Sunnyvale 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 & steelSunnyvale's Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem
A concentrated hub of aerospace innovation and manufacturing — and RivCut is your local precision machining partner.
Sunnyvale hosts 40 aerospace establishments employing rou...
Sunnyvale hosts 40 aerospace establishments employing roughly 12,000 workers. That concentration is 5.
Lockheed Martin Space is the anchor tenant of Sunnyvale a...
Lockheed Martin Space is the anchor tenant of Sunnyvale aerospace. Their facility on Caribbean Drive is where GPS III satellites get assembled and where classified national security payloads are integrated.
Beyond Lockheed, the Sunnyvale corridor includes smaller ...
Beyond Lockheed, the Sunnyvale corridor includes smaller aerospace suppliers, defense electronics firms, and companies developing next-generation space systems. Intuitive Surgical, headquartered nearby, represents the robotics-to-aerospace technology transfer that defines Silicon Valley manufacturing — surgical robotics and satellite mechanisms share many of the same precision machining requirements.
Juniper Networks and Fortinet operate hardware manufactur...
Juniper Networks and Fortinet operate hardware manufacturing programs in Sunnyvale that require tight-tolerance sheet metal and machined enclosures, which means local machine shops have to stay current with both aerospace and high-density electronics hardware specs. RivCut serves that full range.
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. Sunnyvale sits inside that network.
Why Sunnyvale Aerospace Teams Use RivCut
We are in Union City, California. That is 22 miles from the Lockheed Martin Space campus on Caribbean Drive. You can drive a prototype to our shop and back in under an hour. No flights. No time zones. No waiting until Monday morning for a reply.
AS9100D-Aligned Documentation
Sunnyvale programs move fast. GPS III has a fixed manifest schedule. Classified payloads have hard delivery gates. When your engineer finds a tolerance stack issue on Thursday afternoon, you need a machinist on the phone — not a web ticket. We answer calls and respond to emails during the same business hours your program team works.
Traceable Materials Only
Our shop runs 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC milling plus CNC turning. We handle one-off prototypes and production runs of 500 pieces on the same machines. You do not get handed off to a different facility when your order grows.
CMM Inspection on Every Order
We also understand how Sunnyvale aerospace buyers buy. You need a quote that shows tolerances called out per feature, not a flat per-part price. You need DFM feedback before you finalize your drawing. We give you both. Upload your STEP file and you get AI-assisted pricing instantly, plus a human review for anything with tight tolerances or complex fixturing.
Fast Prototype Turnaround
Parts for Sunnyvale customers ship same day or next day from Union City via FedEx, UPS freight, or your own carrier account. Most Sunnyvale deliveries arrive the next morning.
in Sunnyvale We Can Serve
Need our full quality documentation before ordering? Email us — we'll send everything your team needs to evaluate.
How to Get Parts from RivCut
Most Sunnyvale engineers get a quote in under five minutes. Here is how it works.
Upload & Quote
Upload your STEP file. Our AI pricing engine reads your geometry, material, and tolerance callouts instantly.
We Machine & Inspect
Review your quote. You see price, lead time, and any DFM flags. For flight-critical features, a machinist reviews before you confirm.
Ship with Full Docs
Approve and submit. Parts go into production the same day for most orders.
Find Your Exact Part Type
We machine parts for every corner of the Sunnyvale aerospace market.
Questions from Sunnyvale Aerospace Teams
RivCut is a precision CNC machining and machine shop serving Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale? 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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Get a Quote for Your Sunnyvale Aerospace Program
Upload your STEP file now and get instant pricing. Flight-critical parts with tight tolerances get a human review before you confirm. We are 22 miles from your facility and ready to support your program schedule.
No minimums · Single prototypes to production runs · NDA ready · Ships anywhere in the US
Currently accepting new projects
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.
Why Sunnyvale, CA Companies Choose RivCut
Sunnyvale (155K metro) is known for defense (Lockheed) and tech. Local industries include defense satellites, semiconductor, AI. 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 →