Machining is one of MBX Aerogen’s core capabilities, and it’s where precision meets performance for the aerospace and power generation components we produce. From simple turned details to complex machined flanges and integrated machined-weld assemblies, our machining work reflects the same commitment to quality and accuracy that defines everything we do. Our facility is equipped to handle the full range of machining requirements associated with aerospace sheet metal and fabricated component programs.
Machined Flanges
Flanges are among the most dimensionally critical features in any aerospace fabrication — they’re the interface points between components, and their geometry directly affects the fit and function of the assemblies they connect. Our machined flanges are produced to tight tolerances on diameter, flatness, perpendicularity, and surface finish, and we have the metrology equipment to verify compliance before parts ship.
We work in a range of aerospace materials for machined flanges, including stainless steels, nickel-based superalloys, and titanium alloys. Our machinists understand the unique requirements of these materials — the cutting parameters, the tooling, the thermal management — and apply that knowledge to produce flanges that meet engineering requirements consistently, lot after lot.
Machined/Weld Assemblies
Some of the most complex work we do combines precision machining with our certified welding capability to produce integrated machined/weld assemblies. These are components where machined features — bores, faces, threads, mating surfaces — must be held before, during, and after welding operations that introduce distortion and residual stress. Getting this right requires careful process planning, skilled operators, and a quality system that tracks results and drives continuous improvement.
Our NADCAP-certified welding team and our machining operations work in close coordination on these assemblies, sharing responsibility for the final result. Tooling is designed to control distortion. Inspection is performed at intermediate stages, not just at the end. And our quality records provide full traceability from raw material to finished assembly.
Machined Details
Not every machined part is a large or complex assembly — sometimes the requirement is for high-volume precision machined details with tight tolerances, consistent quality, and reliable delivery. Our machining operations are set up to handle these requirements efficiently, with process controls that maintain capability across production runs and inspection methods scaled to the volume and criticality of the work.
Machined details in aerospace programs often have features that seem straightforward but require significant care to produce reliably — thin walls that deflect under cutting forces, tight positional tolerances on hole patterns, surface finish requirements that demand specific tooling and process discipline. Our machinists have the experience to recognize these challenges and the skills to address them.
Laser/Riveted Assemblies
Our fabrication capabilities extend to assemblies that combine laser cutting precision with mechanically fastened riveted construction. Laser/riveted assemblies bring together the dimensional accuracy of laser-cut sheet metal with the structural integrity of riveted joints — a combination well-suited to aerospace structural and secondary structure applications.
Laser cutting allows us to produce precisely dimensioned blanks and details with clean edges and accurate hole locations that support good joint fit-up. Riveted assembly then provides a mechanically robust joint with predictable strength and accessible inspection points. Together, these processes produce assemblies that meet demanding aerospace structural requirements with repeatable results across production runs.
An Integrated Approach to Machining and Fabrication
What sets MBX Aerogen apart in machining isn’t just the individual capabilities — it’s how they work together. Our machining operations don’t exist in isolation from our fabrication capabilities. We regularly combine machining with laser cutting, welding, and assembly operations to produce complex finished components in a single facility, under a single quality system, with a single point of accountability.
That integration reduces handling, simplifies communication, and gives our customers confidence that the component they receive has been managed through its entire production process by a team committed to quality. If your program requires machining, fabrication, or a combination of both, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how MBX Aerogen can support it. Contact us today to start the conversation.