Aerospace Parts Manufacturing
Meco delivers precision aerospace components from prototype to production, coordinating machining, casting, forging and forming with finishing and assembly.
- 30+ YearsTurnkey manufacturing experience
- 40+ ProcessesMetal, plastic and assembly
- AS9102 FAIRFirst article reports
- 24 HoursResponse time
Why Aerospace Buyers Choose Meco
Meco coordinates multi-process manufacturing, heat treatment, surface finishing and documented inspection under one supply chain.
Custom Aerospace Manufacturing Processes
Eight precision metalworking capabilities for prototype and production aircraft hardware.
5-Axis CNC Machining
Airframe brackets, manifolds and fittings machined to ±0.01 mm accuracy (ISO 2768 / ISO 286).
5-Axis CNC Machining →
Investment Casting
Near-net-shape stainless steel, alloy steel and titanium blades, vanes and housings.
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Forging
High-strength hot and cold forged landing gear links, clevises and structural fittings.
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Die Casting
Thin-wall aluminum and magnesium avionics enclosures, heat sinks and covers.
Die Casting →
Sheet Metal & Stamping
Formed, bent and progressive-die stamped brackets, clips, shims and cabin hardware.
Sheet Metal Stamping →
Laser Cutting
Burr-free flat patterns, skins and structural profiles laser cut from aerospace sheet stock.
Laser Cutting →
Metal 3D Printing
DMLS/SLM additive manufacturing in aluminum, titanium and stainless steel for complex geometries.
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Mechanical Assembly
Hardware installation (Heli-Coils, PEMs, bushings), riveting and inspected sub-assemblies.
Mechanical Assembly →Custom Aerospace Parts by Aircraft System
Precision metal components engineered for the fatigue loads, operating temperatures and corrosion resistance each commercial aircraft and spacecraft subsystem demands.
Airframe & Structural Fittings
Bulkhead brackets, ribs, wing fittings and mounts 5-axis machined from 7075/6061 aluminum and titanium.
Engine & Auxiliary Power
Compressor vanes, housings, manifolds and sensor bosses investment cast and CNC finished for high heat.
Avionics & EMI Enclosures
Lightweight aluminum and magnesium chassis, cold plates and EMI-shielded boxes with chromate conversion coatings.
Landing Gear & Actuation
Forged, heat-treated and NDT-inspected links, torque arms, pins and hydraulic manifold blocks.
Space, Satellites & UAVs
Weight-optimized structural brackets, optical mounts and payload enclosures with low-outgassing surface finishes.
Cabin, Seating & Interior Hardware
Seat tracks, latch mechanisms, galley fittings and overhead bin hinges built for high-cycle commercial service.
Aerospace Metals, Alloys & Manufacturing Capabilities
Meco machines, casts, forges and forms the aerospace metals below, then coordinates certified heat treatment and surface finishing to your drawing.
| Material | Common Aerospace Grades & Tempers | In-House & Coordinated Processes |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Alloys | 2024, 6061, 6082, 7050, 7075, 5052 (wrought/extruded); A356, ZL101 (sand/gravity cast); ADC12, A360, A380, AlSi10Mg (die cast/3D printed). Tempers: T4, T451, T6, T651, T7351. | 5-axis CNC machining, die/gravity/sand casting, hot forging, extrusion, stamping, laser cutting, bending, welding, metal 3D printing |
| Titanium Alloys | Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5), Grade 2 and custom AMS/ASTM drawing specifications. | CNC turning, 5-axis milling, investment casting, metal 3D printing, titanium anodizing |
| Stainless Steel | 17-4 PH, 15-5 PH, 13-8 Mo, 304, 316, 321, 410, 440C and custom drawing grades. | CNC machining, investment and sand casting, hot and cold forging, stamping, laser cutting, welding, passivation |
| Carbon & Alloy Steel | 4130, 4140, 4340, 8620 and custom grades. Heat treatment: quenching, tempering, nitriding, carburizing, QPQ (ISO 683-1). | CNC machining, investment and sand casting, hot and cold forging, stamping, laser cutting, bending, welding |
| Magnesium Alloys | AZ91D, AM50, AS41, ZK60 | High-pressure die casting and secondary CNC machining for ultra-lightweight avionics housings |
| Copper, Brass & Bronze | C10100, C11000, C17200 (Beryllium Copper), C36000, C95400 (Aluminum Bronze) and drawing grades. | CNC turning/milling, bushing manufacturing, stamping, casting and hot forging |
Meco coordinates thermal processing and surface coatings inside the same program. See surface finishing and heat treatment.
Ready to Start Your Aerospace Project?
Send us your CAD files and drawings for a quote and DFM review within 24 hours.
Aerospace Surface Finishes
Corrosion protection, wear resistance and electrical conductivity, finished to the specification on your drawing.
| Finish | Compatible Materials | Standard Used |
|---|---|---|
| Anodizing (Types I, II, III) & Chem Film | Aluminum | MIL-A-8625; MIL-DTL-5541F (alodine / chromate conversion) |
| Titanium Anodizing | Titanium | AMS 2488 / Customer specification |
| Passivation | Stainless steel | ASTM A967 / AMS 2700 |
| Nickel / Electroless Nickel | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper | AMS-C-26074 / ASTM B733 / Customer specification |
| Chrome & Zinc Plating | Steel, aluminum, copper alloys | ASTM B633 (zinc); chrome per customer specification |
| PVD Coating | Titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, steel, copper alloys | Customer specification |
| Liquid Painting & Powder Coating | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, magnesium | ISO 15184, ISO 2409 / Customer specification |
Send your drawing callout and we will confirm the finish and specification before quoting.
Aerospace Quality Assurance & AS9102 Documentation
Every part ships with traceability and inspection records inside Meco's IATF 16949:2016 quality system, from incoming alloy verification to final delivery.
AS9102 First Article Inspection
Ballooned drawings and full Form 1–3 dimensional verification of first articles.
PPAP & Control Plans
Process flow diagrams, PFMEA, control plans and capability studies for serial runs.
CMM & SPC Inspection
CMM verification to ±0.002 mm with GD&T layout reports and Cpk tracking.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Ultrasonic, fluorescent penetrant (FPI), magnetic particle and X-ray inspection.
Full Lot Traceability
Serialized heat-lot tracking through machining, heat treatment, finishing and assembly.
Material Certs & CoA
EN 10204 3.1 mill test reports, chemical/mechanical certs and finish CoAs.
REACH & RoHS Compliance
Full substance declarations for raw alloys, platings and conversion coatings.
Conflict Minerals (CMRT)
CMRT declarations verifying conflict-free 3TG smelter sourcing under SEC rules.
Aerospace Parts Manufacturing FAQ
Is Meco AS9100 certified?
No. Meco's quality management system is certified to IATF 16949:2016, a rigorous ISO 9001-based standard that enforces APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA and PFMEA controls. For commercial aviation, UAV and space programs that do not mandate AS9100 registration, Meco provides full AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), CMM data, NDT reports and serialized heat-lot traceability.
Do you accept ITAR or defense work?
No. Meco manufactures exclusively for commercial aviation, civil spacecraft, drone/UAV and non-defense aerospace programs. Please do not transmit ITAR-controlled or export-restricted technical data.
What quality documents ship with aerospace parts?
Depending on your drawing requirements, shipments include AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (Forms 1–3 with ballooned drawings), CMM dimensional reports, EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates, heat-treatment and surface-finish certifications, NDT reports (ultrasonic, dye penetrant, X-ray) and serialized lot traceability.
Can you support both low-volume prototypes and production tooling?
Yes. There is no minimum order quantity for CNC-machined or 3D-printed aerospace prototypes. When your program scales to investment casting, die casting, forging or stamping, we build the production tooling and you retain 100% ownership of all dies and molds.
Where are your factories and how do you mitigate supply chain risk?
Meco operates IATF 16949-certified manufacturing facilities in Thailand (20,000 m²) and China (16,000 m²), backed by U.S. engineering support and corporate headquarters in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Dual-country production gives aerospace buyers tariff flexibility and redundant capacity.
How fast can we get a quote and DFM review?
Meco replies within 24 hours of receiving your 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, alloy/finish specifications and order quantity. See our CNC machining cost guide for tips on optimizing tolerances and part cost.
From Prototype & AS9102 FAIR to Production
Send 3D models, 2D drawings with GD&T, alloy/temper callouts, finish specs and required inspection level.
We review your files and reply within 24 hours with pricing and manufacturability feedback to reduce machining or tooling cost.
Machined parts go straight to first articles; for cast, forged or stamped parts, we build tooling that you own 100%.
Before serial production, we deliver samples with your AS9102 First Article Inspection Report, CMM layout data and material certs.
Meco manages SPC-monitored production, heat treatment, MIL-spec finishing, hardware assembly and worldwide shipping.
Aerospace Manufacturing Guides
Aerospace CNC Machining
How we make exact aerospace parts and hold tight tolerances.
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What Is 5-Axis Machining?
The simple version of how it works and when to use it.
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What Does It Cost?
What drives the price of a part and how to lower it.
Read the guideSend Your Files, Get a Reply in 24 Hours
Prototype or production, we review every request and reply with clear next steps.
- Engineering feedback with every quoteWe review your files and reply with manufacturing feedback that can reduce cost.
- Send what you haveUpload drawings or 3D models, or describe the part and we'll help define the rest.
- Prototype to production, no minimum orderStart with one sample and scale to repeat production runs.
- One partner, 40+ processesMachining, casting, forging, stamping, finishing and assembly, under an IATF 16949:2016 quality system.
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