Rapid Prototyping and On-Demand Production for
Aerospace Industry
Get high-quality manufacturing services for your custom aerospace prototypes and production parts. Launch products faster, reduce risks, and streamline production processes with on-demand production at competitive prices.
- Production-grade products
- ISO 9001:2015 certiified
- 24/7 engineering support
Why Choose Us
RapidDirect specializes in reliable aerospace part prototyping and production, ranging from simple to complex projects. We combine manufacturing expertise with advanced technologies and adherence to quality requirements to bring your ideas to life. Regardless of the end use of your aircraft parts, RapidDirect can help you reach your unique goals.
Strong Manufacturing Capabilities
As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturing company, RapidDirect’s production line features advanced technologies to ensure manufacturing accuracy and precision. Every aerospace part comes with the correct dimensional specifications, structural strength, and performance.
Get Instant Quotation
We enhance your manufacturing experience through our intelligent instant quotation platform. Upload your CAD files, get instant quotes for your aerospace parts, and start the ordering process. Take control of your orders with efficient order tracking and management.
Tight Tolerance Aerospace Parts
We can machine aerospace parts with tight tolerances up to +/-0.001 inches. We implement ISO 2768-m standard tolerance for metals and ISO-2768-c for plastics. Our manufacturing capabilities can also accommodate intricate designs for custom part manufacturing.
Fast Cycle Time
With quotes within minutes and parts within days, you can reduce cycle times by up to 50% with RapidDirect. A perfect combination of advanced technologies and extensive technical experience helps us deliver superior-quality aerospace parts with faster lead times.
CNC Machined Aerospace Turbo Engine Prototype
RapidDirect championed the rapid prototyping of a high-end complex aerospace engine with high tolerance requirements. Despite the strict part assembly demands and complicated turbo blade programming, RapidDirect’s 5-axis CNC machining capabilities created a turbo engine that meets all industry demands.
Prototyping and Production Solutions for Aerospace Industry
Reliable solutions for new product development in the aerospace industry. Get expertly engineered custom prototypes and production parts with outstanding performance and durability. Our solutions span various production stages to meet your manufacturing goals.
Prototyping
Get high-quality prototypes for early-stage product development. Test your designs, make important material and design iterations, and get prototypes ready for testing.
Prototyping
At this stage, we will help you create prototypes according to your product’s requirements and design files. Depending on your needs, we will use low-cost materials and processes to develop parts similar to the final product. This allows you to examine the specification metrics and functional testing. Our advanced technologies also help us ensure the rapid turnaround of these prototypes.
- Rapid Material and Design Iterations
- Detailed Prototypes for Complex Geometries
- Models Similar to Final Products
Engineering Validation and Testing (EVT)
Iterate easily and quickly on precise functional prototypes to ensure all performance requirements are met.
EVT
Our functional prototypes help you identify every design risk and easily mitigate these risks. This may require several iterations to ensure the prototypes meet all functional requirements and performance metrics.
- Precision Parts Manufacturing
- Reliable Design and Engineering Support
- Optimized Material Properties for Custom Designs
Design Validation and Testing (DVT)
Effectively validate part functionality, performance, and appearance with a wide range of material and surface finishing options.
DVT
This stage of production helps you analyze the final feel and look of the aerospace component. RapidDirect has a wide range of mechanical designs, materials, and finishes that will meet your unique demands. We create parts with end-use functionalities and finishes ideal for consumer and market testing.
- High-Quality Parts for Consumer and Market Testing
- Performance and Appearance Validation
- Durable and Quality Surface Finishes
Production Validation and Testing (PVT)
Prepare your design for full-scale production with production-grade manufacturing capabilities and advanced quality control.
PVT
Gain control and get feedback on your design from the DVT stage to ensure you achieve production goals. Make final changes to your model to ensure more effective manufacturing. We will work with you at this stage to solidify the manufacturing processes and set up the supply chain.
- Rapid Delivery of Production Quality Parts
- Verification of Manufacturing Processes
- Low-Volume Production Tooling
- Verify Functionality of Production-Ready Parts
Mass Production
Seamlessly move from product testing to mass production of end-use parts. Gain access to the adoption of precise quality requirements and rapid delivery of final products.
Mass Production
We take charge of your parts’ production with our engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing process. Our professional technicians ensure your production yield and quality remains high while lowering costs and lead times.
- High-Quality Custom End-use Parts
- Tight Tolerances on Precision Machined Parts
- Secondary Operations for Better Surface Requirements
- Rigorous Inspection and Quality Control
Trusted by Fortune 500
Companies
- Aircraft OEMs
- Space technology companies
- Satellite manufacturers and operators
- Commercial aviation companies
- Space launch operators
- Aircraft maintenance and overhaul services
Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities
Take advantage of our professional manufacturing services throughout the production cycle, from prototyping and design validation to functional testing and product launch. We deliver high-quality and precise flight-worthy components with fast turnaround and at low costs. With our quality control process, you can be sure of getting parts that meet your unique requirements.
CNC Machining
Fast and precise CNC machining through the use of state-of-the-art 3-axis and 5-axis equipment and lathes.
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CNC Machining
Injection Molding
Custom injection molding service for the manufacturing of competitive pricing and high-quality prototyping and production parts in a fast lead time.
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Injection Molding
Sheet Metal Fabrication
From an assortment of cutting tools to different fabrication equipment, we can produce large volumes of fabricated sheet metal.
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Sheet Metal Fabrication
3D Printing
Utilizing sets of modern 3D printers and various secondary processes, we effectively turn your design into tangible products.
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3D Printing
Materials for Aerospace Components
Depending on the requirements of your aerospace parts, our machining processes are compatible with a wide range of materials. We have a long list of production-grade metal and composite materials that meet the demands of the aerospace industry. Check out some of the commonly used materials for aerospace components.
Aluminum
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Carbon Fiber
Liquid Silicone Rubber
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio of this metal. It is a great option for the high loading requirements of aircraft brackets and housings. Aluminum also boasts good ductility, stiffness, corrosion resistance, and machinability. Its lightweight properties make it useful for aerospace structural applications like fuselage skin, wing stringers, wing skins, etc. Price: $ Lead Time: < 10 days Tolerances: ±0.125mm (±0.005″) Max part size: 200 x 80 x 100 cmMore Details ;
Titanium
Titanium
Titanium has a number of material properties that make it the ideal metal for demanding applications. These properties include excellent resistance to corrosion, chemicals and extreme temperatures. The metal also has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
These properties make titanium alloys great options for airframes and aircraft engines.
Price: $$$
Lead Time: < 10 days
Wall Thickness: 0.75 mm
Tolerances: ±0.125mm (±0.005″)
Max part size: 200 x 80 x 100 cm
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is the low carbon steel that offers many properties that are sought after for industrial applications. Stainless steel typically contains a minimum of 10% chromium by weight. They are top options for engine and exhaust parts, landing gear components, and critical joints in aircraft superstructures, ensuring high performance and durability. Price: $ Lead Time: < 10 days Tolerances: ±0.125mm (±0.005″) Max part size: 200 x 80 x 100 cmMore Details ;
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers are extensively used in the aerospace industry due to their high specific strength and stiffness. They also boast increased fatigue and corrosion resistance, making them useful for structural components like wing box, fuselage, and control surfaces. More Details>>
Liquid Silicone Rubber
Liquid Silicone Rubber
Our liquid silicon materials are great choices for thermal stability and flexibility. They thrive in extreme environments of the aerospace industry to ensure oil and fuel resistance.Surface Finishing for Aerospace Parts
Get high-quality surface finishing for your aerospace components to improve the aesthetic qualities of your products. Our superior finishing services also improve the corrosion and wear resistance of these parts while improving their mechanical properties.
| Name | Description | Materials | Color | Texture | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Anodizing | Anodizing improves corrosion resistance, enhancing wear resistance and hardness, and protecting the metal surface. Widely used in mechanical parts, aircraft, and automobile parts, precision instruments, etc. | Aluminum | Clear, black, grey, red, blue, gold. | Smooth, matte finish. | Learn More>> |
 | Powder Coating | Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint which is delivered via an evaporating solvent, powder coating is typically applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light. | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel | Black, any RAL code or Pantone number | Gloss or semi-gloss | Learn More>> |
 | Electroplating | Electroplating can be functional, decorative or corrosion-related. Many industries use the process, including the automotive sector, in which chrome-plating of steel automobile parts is common. | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel | n/a | Smooth, glossy finish | Learn More>> |
Aerospace Applications
Our manufacturing capabilities help accelerate the production of a wide range of aerospace components for unique applications. Here are some of the common aerospace applications:
- Rapid tooling, brackets, chassis, and jigs
- Turbo pumps and manifolds
- Heat exchangers
- Fit check gauges
- Custom fixturing
- Fuel nozzles
- Conformal cooling channels
- Gas and liquid flow components
Custom Parts for Aerospace Industry
Brands and businesses in the aerospace industry rely on our manufacturing solutions for their unique requirements. From prototyping to mass production, we create parts that comply with industry performance and safety standards. Our extensive gallery shows precision-machined aerospace prototypes and production parts.
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