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 Meco Is the Right Choice
Choosing an aerospace supplier affects cost, quality and delivery. Meco brings key processes together, backed by experienced teams and documented inspection.
What We Can Make
Eight ways to make precision aerospace parts.
5-Axis CNC Machining
Brackets, fittings and engine parts. 0.01 mm machining accuracy to ISO 2768 and ISO 286.
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Mechanical Assembly
Machined, cast, forged and formed parts joined into assemblies, then inspected.
Learn MoreParts for Every Part of the Aircraft
Parts made for the loads, temperatures and corrosion protection each aircraft system demands.
Airframe & Structure
Brackets, ribs and fittings designed to carry structural loads.
Engine Parts
Blades, vanes and housings for high heat and pressure.
Avionics Boxes
Metal enclosures that protect electronics and limit interference.
Landing Gear
Heat-treated parts made for repeated landing loads.
Space & Satellites
Lightweight components with application-specific finishes.
Cabin & Interior Hardware
Fittings, brackets and hardware for cabin and interior systems.
Aerospace Materials We Process
Meco machines, casts, forges and forms the metals below, then coordinates heat treatment and finishing to your drawing.
| Material | Available Grades | Processes |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | 6061, 7075, 5052 and other extrusion grades; ADC12, A360, A380, AlSi12, AlSi10Mg (die casting); A356, ZL101 (gravity and sand casting). Heat-treat tempers: T1, T4, T42, T451, T5, T6, T62, T651. | CNC machining, die, gravity and sand casting, hot forging, extrusion, stamping, laser cutting, bending, welding, metal 3D printing |
| Titanium | Grade per your drawing | CNC turning and milling, investment casting, metal 3D printing, anodizing |
| Carbon & Alloy Steel | Grade per your drawing. Heat treatment: annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering, nitriding, carburizing, QPQ (ISO 683-1). | CNC machining, investment and sand casting, hot and cold forging, stamping, laser cutting, bending, welding |
| Stainless Steel | Grade per your drawing | CNC machining, investment and sand casting, hot and cold forging, stamping, laser cutting, bending, welding, metal 3D printing |
| Magnesium | AZ91D, AM50, AS41 | Die casting |
| Brass, Bronze & Copper | Grade per your drawing | CNC machining and stamping; brass and bronze also cast, hot forged and laser cut |
Meco coordinates finishes and heat treatment to meet part needs. See surface finishing and heat treatment.
Ready to Start Your Project?
Send us your files and we will reply within 24 hours.
Aerospace Surface Finishes
Corrosion protection, wear resistance and appearance, finished to the specification on your drawing.
| Finish | Compatible Materials | Standard Used |
|---|---|---|
| Anodizing (Types I, II, III) | Aluminum | MIL-A-8625; MIL-DTL-5541F (conversion coatings) |
| Titanium Anodizing | Titanium | Customer specification |
| Chrome Plating | Aluminum, steel, brass, bronze, copper and zinc | Customer specification |
| Zinc Plating | Steel | ASTM B633 |
| Nickel / Electroless Nickel | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper and zinc | Customer specification |
| PVD | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper and zinc | Customer specification |
| Liquid Painting | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper and zinc | ISO 15184, ISO 2409 |
| Powder Coating | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper and zinc | Customer specification |
Send your drawing callout and we will confirm the finish and specification before quoting.
Aerospace Quality Assurance and Documentation
Every part ships with traceability and inspection records. Meco's IATF 16949:2016 quality system covers incoming material checks through final documentation and delivery.
AS9102 First Article Inspection
Dimensional checks of first production parts against drawings and GD&T callouts.
PPAP Documentation
Control plans, process flow and dimensional results for production approval.
CMM and SPC Inspection
CMM verification to 0.002 mm, with GD&T review and Cpk analysis.
Non-Destructive Testing
Ultrasonic, dye penetrant and X-ray testing to your program specification.
Full Process Traceability
Serialized lot records follow materials through machining, finishing and assembly.
Material Certs and CoA
Mill test reports and Certificates of Analysis document shipped materials.
REACH and RoHS Compliance
REACH and RoHS records for materials and finished parts.
Conflict Minerals Reporting
CMRT reporting supports 3TG sourcing transparency under SEC/Dodd-Frank rules.
Questions People Ask
What is aerospace parts manufacturing?
Aerospace parts manufacturing is the making of precise metal parts for aircraft, engines and spacecraft. Each part is made to a drawing and material specification, then inspected and documented so its history can be traced.
What materials do you work with?
Meco works with aluminum, titanium, carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, magnesium, brass, bronze and copper, and helps you balance weight, strength, heat and corrosion resistance. Available processes vary by material, so see the materials table above.
What quality documents do you provide for aerospace parts?
Depending on your program, Meco can provide AS9102 first article inspection reports, CMM inspection records, material certificates, serialized lot traceability and non-destructive testing reports.
Is Meco AS9100 certified?
No. Meco's quality system is certified to IATF 16949:2016, an automotive standard built on ISO 9001 that adds controls such as APQP, PPAP, SPC and PFMEA. For aerospace parts, Meco supplies AS9102 first article reports, serialized traceability, material certificates and CMM records. If your program requires an AS9100-certified supplier, tell us when you contact us so we can confirm whether we are a fit.
Do you accept ITAR or defense work?
No. Meco does not accept ITAR-controlled or defense programs. Please do not send export-controlled drawings or data.
Which processes do you offer for aerospace parts?
CNC machining, investment casting, forging, die casting, sheet metal forming and stamping, laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, metal 3D printing, heat treatment, finishing and mechanical assembly.
Can you make prototype and production orders?
Yes. Meco takes prototype orders and repeat production runs, with no minimum order.
How fast will I hear back after sending files?
Meco replies within 24 hours of receiving your files. Including the material, finish, quantity and drawing revision helps us respond with useful feedback. See our cost guide for pricing tips.
Where are your factories?
Meco manufactures in Thailand and China, with engineering support in the U.S. and headquarters in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.
How to Get Started
Send 3D models, drawings or specifications, with the material, finish and quantity you need.
We review your files and reply within 24 hours, with manufacturing feedback that can reduce cost.
For cast, forged and stamped parts, we build the tooling and you keep ownership. Machined parts go straight to samples.
Before the full run, we send samples with an inspection report, including an AS9102 first article report where your program requires one.
Meco manages production, finishing, assembly and worldwide shipping.
Helpful 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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