Precision Machining

Mission-Critical Components, Manufactured to Aerospace & Defense Standards

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PAD delivers precision-machined components to the aerospace, defense, and advanced propulsion sectors with a focus on quality assurance, dimensional accuracy, and materials traceability. Our machining operations are vertically integrated within PAD’s project execution model, allowing for seamless coordination between design, production, and inspection phases. All machining activities are managed within PAD’s AS9100D-certified quality system and tailored to meet specific OEM and military requirements.

Core Capabilities

Multiaxis CNC Machining

3-, 4-, and 5-axis vertical and horizontal milling and turning centers capable of machining complex geometries to tight tolerances (±.0002”)

Advanced Materials Expertise

High-strength alloys including Inconel, titanium, Monel, 17-4PH, 15-5, 300M, and aluminum-lithium alloys

Hog-Outs and Net-Shape Machining

From billet and near-net forgings with experience across low- to mid-rate production cycles

In-Process Inspection & In-House Metrology

CMM (Zeiss, Mitutoyo), laser scanning, and tool offset verification integrated with our ERP

Secondary and Value-Add Services

Deburring, grinding, thread rolling, insert installation, light assembly, and functional testing

Operational Integration
PAD does not act as a standalone machine shop. Instead, machining is integrated into our broader program architecture. Components produced internally feed directly into system-level builds, assemblies, and test programs—ensuring tight configuration control, reduced lead time, and programmatic cost containment.

Representative Program Deliverables

Structural airframe components for legacy and next-gen tactical platforms
Mission equipment mounts, heat sinks, and enclosures for airborne electronics
Precision housings and assemblies for propulsion and environmental control systems
Custom-machined tooling and GSE for ground support operations

Compliance & Certification

AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system
ITAR registered and DFARS-compliant sourcing
On-site calibration, materials cert tracking, and full part history documentation
Qualified for OEM Source Approvals and First Article Inspection (FAI)

Client Value
PAD’s machining capability is embedded within our vertically integrated operations. Clients benefit from the ability to award complex, multi-phase programs to a single entity with proven execution across precision manufacturing, NDT, engineering, and sustainment.