Precision for Critical Interfaces
Control bores, mounting patterns, sealing surfaces, datums and feature relationships according to drawing requirements.
AEROSPACE · PRECISION · LIGHTWEIGHTING · TRACEABILITY
Aerospace Parts Manufacturing
Mockup supports aerospace development and production with CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, additive manufacturing, finishing and assembly for structural, mechanical and flight-system components.
- 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining
- Aluminum, titanium, stainless steel and engineering alloys
- Prototype through repeat production
- Inspection and documentation by project
Send your CAD, drawings, material specifications and critical requirements for manufacturing and engineering review.
3 / 4 / 5 axisMULTI-AXIS CNC
Lightweight alloysMATERIAL OPTIONS
Prototype → repeatPROGRAM SUPPORT
Project-definedQUALITY RECORDS
01 / WHY MOCKUP FOR AEROSPACE
Why Manufacture Aerospace Parts With Mockup?
Aerospace components combine demanding geometry with requirements for weight, strength, repeatability and traceability.
Mockup connects manufacturing, finishing and inspection so critical requirements remain controlled from development through production.
Complex Part Capability
Multi-axis CNC machining supports deep pockets, compound angles, thin walls and features across multiple faces with fewer setups.
Lightweight Manufacturing
Machine aluminum, titanium and other aerospace materials into weight-efficient structures while protecting load paths and critical interfaces.
Prototype to Production
Use production-intent materials for prototypes, then carry approved drawings, processes and inspection requirements into repeat builds.
Quality & Traceability
Material records, dimensional inspection, FAI and project-specific documentation can be coordinated according to agreed requirements.
Integrated Manufacturing
Combine CNC machining, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, finishing and assembly through one project workflow.
10+ YearsMANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
10,000+PROJECTS DELIVERED
100+COUNTRIES SERVED
Prototype → ProductionMANUFACTURING SUPPORT
02 / AEROSPACE PROTOTYPING & PARTS
Aerospace Prototyping and Manufacturing
Aerospace development requires physical hardware to validate weight, structural interfaces, assembly access and material performance before production.
Mockup supports rapid prototypes, engineering validation parts, tooling and repeat production using production-intent metals and engineering plastics. Machining, fabrication, finishing and inspection can be coordinated through the same project route.
Start an aerospace manufacturing project ↗COMPONENT RANGE / 23 PART TYPES
What Kind of Aerospace Parts Can We Make?
✓Structural Brackets✓Aircraft Housings✓Avionics Enclosures✓Equipment Chassis✓Mounting Plates✓Bulkhead Components✓Actuator Housings✓Manifolds✓Valve Bodies✓Pump Components✓Turbine Components✓Engine Components✓Heat Exchangers✓Cooling Plates✓Fuel System Components✓Sensor Housings✓UAV Components✓Drone Frames✓Satellite Components✓Optical Mounts✓Antenna Mounts✓Jigs & Fixtures✓Assembly Tooling
03 / AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING
Match the Process to the Aerospace Component
Different aerospace components require different manufacturing strategies. Mockup selects the process around geometry, material, critical interfaces and production stage.
01 / ROUTE
5-Axis CNC Machining
For housings, manifolds and structural parts with compound angles, deep pockets and features across multiple faces.
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02 / ROUTE
CNC Milling
For brackets, plates, mounts, frames and lightweight structural components requiring controlled geometry.
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03 / ROUTE
CNC Turning
For shafts, pins, bushings, fittings and rotational components requiring controlled diameters and concentricity.
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04 / ROUTE
Sheet Metal Fabrication
For avionics housings, panels, covers, chassis and lightweight fabricated structures.
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05 / ROUTE
Additive Manufacturing
For development hardware, ducts, fixtures and complex low-volume geometry where design flexibility matters.
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06 / ROUTE
Assembly
Combine machined, fabricated and purchased components into mechanical subassemblies according to project requirements.
Explore service↗04 / AEROSPACEMaterials &
Materials &
Surface Finishes
Coordinate material, manufacturing and finishing around weight, strength, corrosion resistance and final assembly performance.
MATERIAL SYSTEMS
Materials
Aluminum 6061, 7075 and 2024, stainless steel, titanium Grade 5, Inconel 625 and 718, and PEEK.
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FINISH CONTROL
Surface Finishes
Anodizing, hard anodizing, passivation, chem film, electroless nickel, plating, blasting, painting and powder coating.
View All Surface Finishes ↗05 / AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT
From Prototype to Repeat Production
Aerospace development moves through validation stages rather than directly from CAD to production. Development route: Prototype → Verification → Pilot Build → Repeat Production.
Prototype
Validate geometry, assembly and design direction using representative materials.
Engineering Verification
Evaluate critical interfaces, weight, functional geometry and inspection requirements.
Pilot Build
Establish repeatable manufacturing, finishing and inspection methods across a controlled batch.
Repeat Production
Carry approved revisions, material requirements and inspection characteristics into subsequent releases.
06 / AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES
Where Aerospace Parts Get Difficult
Aerospace components bring geometry, material, finishing and documentation requirements together. The manufacturing route must protect each requirement without losing sight of the assembled function.
Lightweight Structures
Deep pockets, thin walls and material removal reduce mass but can introduce distortion and machining instability.
Multiple Critical Datums
Bearing, mounting, optical and sealing interfaces may exist across several faces and need controlled positional relationships.
Difficult Materials
Titanium, stainless steels and nickel alloys require machining strategies that account for heat, cutting forces and tool wear.
Tight Interfaces
Bores, sealing surfaces, mounting patterns and mating features need tolerances matched to their actual function.
Post-Finish Dimensions
Anodizing, plating and other treatments can affect critical fits and must be considered before machining is released.
Documentation
Material, inspection and process records must remain connected to the correct drawing revision and production lot.
07 / AEROSPACE QUALITY
Inspect the Characteristics the Assembly Depends On
Aerospace inspection focuses on the features that control fit, alignment and functional relationships. CMM inspection, gauges and project-specific measurement methods can be applied according to drawing requirements. Inspection reports, FAI, material records and CoC can be supplied where agreed.
Aerospace inspection focuses on the features that control fit, alignment and functional relationships. CMM inspection, gauges and project-specific measurement methods can be applied according to drawing requirements. Inspection reports, FAI, material records and CoC can be supplied where agreed.
- ✓Critical bores, diameters and true position
- ✓Flatness, parallelism and perpendicularity
- ✓Concentricity, runout and hole patterns
- ✓Sealing surfaces, wall thickness and roughness
- ✓Component mass, post-finish dimensions and assembly interfaces
Aerospace Manufacturing FAQ
Can Mockup manufacture aerospace prototypes?+
Yes. CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and additive manufacturing can support prototypes and engineering validation parts using production-intent materials.
Can you machine titanium and aerospace aluminum?+
Yes. Common options include aluminum 6061, 7075 and 2024, titanium Grade 5, stainless steel and project-specific engineering alloys.
Can you manufacture complex aerospace parts?+
Yes. Multi-axis CNC machining supports housings, manifolds and structural components with deep pockets, compound angles and features across multiple faces.
Can you support low-volume aerospace production?+
Yes. Mockup supports prototypes, pilot quantities and repeat low-volume production.
What aerospace inspection documentation is available?+
Dimensional inspection reports, FAI, material records and certificates can be provided when agreed as part of the project.
Can surface finishing be included?+
Yes. Anodizing, passivation, chem film, electroless nickel, plating, blasting, painting and powder coating can be coordinated according to project requirements.
AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING REVIEW
Request an aerospace manufacturing review ↗Bring the Drawing, Material and Critical Interfaces
Share your CAD, drawings, revision, material specifications, finishing requirements and inspection needs so the manufacturing route can be reviewed as one controlled project.