Aerospace CNC Programme
Key tolerance: ±0.02 mm
Processes
From AI interpretation to audited execution. Fabvector maps every RFQ to the right factory cells, tooling strategies, and finish stacks — engineers validate before any supplier is exposed.
Processes
42+
Factory cells
420+
On-time delivery
98%+
Machining
5-axis and multitask machining for metals and engineering polymers.
Machining
Multi-axis milling cells for complex aluminum, steel, and titanium programs with tool-life telemetry.
Machining
Twin-spindle, live-tool turning for shafts, hubs, and manifolds with in-cycle probing.
Machining
Submerged wire EDM for razor corner relief and thin web features.
Machining
Graphite and copper electrode burning for deep ribs and mould details.
Molding
Complex tooling with AI-assisted cooling and gate analysis.
Molding
Full production moulds with conformal cooling, hot runners, and SPC charts.
Molding
Two-shot and insert programmes combining metals with engineering polymers.
Casting
High-pressure die casting for aluminum and zinc alloys.
Casting
Hot and cold chamber die casting for aluminum, zinc, and magnesium.
Casting
Vacuum and inert investment casting for thin-wall alloys.
Casting
Cope-and-drag and permanent mould casting for large housings and brackets.
Sheet Metal
Laser cutting, forming, and welding with digital work instructions.
Sheet Metal
Fiber laser and abrasive waterjet for flat pattern generation up to 25 mm thickness.
Sheet Metal
CNC press brakes with auto-crowning and robot staging for repeatable bends.
Sheet Metal
Certified TIG/MIG/spot welding for chassis, enclosures, and assemblies.
Sheet Metal
Progressive and compound stamping for metal brackets and hardware panels.
Additive
Metal and polymer additive manufacturing with finishing workflows.
Additive
Industrial FDM for production-grade polymer fixtures and enclosures.
Additive
High-resolution stereolithography for appearance models and microfluidic devices.
Additive
Selective laser sintering for nylon and TPU production runs.
Additive
Multi Jet Fusion for detailed nylon parts with isotropic properties.
Additive
Laser powder bed fusion for aluminum, stainless, titanium, and nickel superalloys.
Finishing
Anodize, coating, and polishing cells tied to Fabrix QA records.
Finishing
Decorative and corrosion-resistant anodize for aluminum components.
Finishing
Hardcoat anodize for wear surfaces with controlled pore sealing.
Finishing
MIL-DTL-5541 conversion coating for grounding and conductivity.
Finishing
Conversion coating for steels to enhance corrosion resistance and reduce glare.
Finishing
CIT/M nitric passivation for stainless corrosion protection.
Finishing
Surface smoothing for stainless and nickel alloys with sub-micron roughness.
Finishing
Automated powder coating lines with color QC and cure monitoring.
Finishing
Controlled booth painting for Class-A cosmetics with baking or air-dry options.
Heat Treat
Solution heat treat and age for aluminum structural parts.
Heat Treat
Stress-corrosion resistant temper for high-strength aluminum.
Heat Treat
Controlled furnace cycles for alloy steels needing toughness and wear resistance.
Heat Treat
Atmosphere carburizing for gear teeth and wear surfaces.
QA & Inspection
Coordinate measurement with PC-DMIS programs tied to drawing revisions.
QA & Inspection
First Article Inspection packages for aerospace and defence programmes.
Recommended manufacturing chains
Key tolerance: ±0.02 mm
Key tolerance: ±0.08 mm
Key tolerance: ±0.15 mm
Key tolerance: ±0.05 mm
420+
Audited factories
98%+
On-time delivery
4
Global regions
Every material lot traced to a human-reviewed, certified factory.
Process tolerance snapshot
| Process | Typical tolerance | Lead time | Max reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Machining | ±0.05 mm | 7-21 days | 1200 x 800 x 600 mm |
| Injection Molding | ±0.10 mm | 10-24 days | Part volume ≤ 2.5 L |
| Die Casting | ±0.15 mm | 14-28 days | Part mass ≤ 5 kg |
| Sheet Metal | ±0.30 mm | 8-18 days | Panels up to 2500 x 1250 mm |
| 3D Printing | ±0.20 mm | 3-10 days | Build envelope 350 x 350 x 400 mm |
| Surface Finishing | Process-controlled | 5-12 days | Parts up to 1.2 m |
| 3/4/5-Axis CNC Milling | ±0.020-0.050 mm | 5-14 days | X1200 × Y800 × Z600 mm |
| Turning & Mill-Turn | Runout ≤ 0.010 mm | 6-16 days | Ø500 mm × 600 mm length |
| Wire EDM | ±0.008 mm | 7-12 days | 400 × 300 × 300 mm |
| Sinker EDM | ±0.012 mm | 8-15 days | 500 × 350 × 320 mm |
| Sheet Metal Laser & Waterjet | ±0.15 mm | 4-8 days | 3000 × 1500 mm sheets |
| Sheet Metal Bending | Angle ±0.5°, flange ±0.25 mm | 5-10 days | Bed length 3 m |
| Sheet Metal Welding | Fixture controlled | 7-18 days | Frames up to 2 m |
| Sheet Metal Stamping | ±0.08 mm | 10-20 days | Strip width 600 mm |
| Injection Molding (Production) | ±0.075 mm | 18-35 days | Mould base 800 × 600 mm |
| Insert & Overmolding | ±0.10 mm | 20-32 days | Component span 400 mm |
| Bridge Aluminum Tooling | ±0.08 mm | 12-18 days | Mould base 600 × 400 mm |
| Die Casting Cells | ±0.18 mm | 21-35 days | Shot size up to 6 kg |
| Investment Casting | ±0.13 mm | 28-45 days | Castings up to 15 kg |
| Sand & Gravity Casting | ±0.30 mm | 21-42 days | Castings up to 1.8 m |
| FDM Printing | ±0.20 mm | 3-7 days | 900 × 600 × 900 mm |
| SLA Printing | ±0.05 mm | 2-5 days | 350 × 350 × 400 mm |
| SLS Printing | ±0.12 mm | 4-7 days | 700 × 380 × 580 mm |
| MJF Printing | ±0.10 mm | 3-6 days | 380 × 284 × 380 mm |
| Metal AM (DMLS/SLM) | ±0.08 mm | 7-14 days | 400 × 400 × 450 mm |
Total: 42 processes across 13 categories