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Machining

At APEX Space & Defense Systems, we provide turnkey complex composite solutions to support aerospace and defense markets. Critical to our vertically integrated facilities is the ability to machine very large and very tight tolerance parts. This allows us to provide gap seals for the surfaces of the likes of an F-35 and also machine large sections of ISR Belly Pods and Radomes used on America’s most critical defense and surveillance platforms.

In-House Capabilities

Apex has always been willing to invest in the right equipment to support our varied customer base and their critical programs. For CNC machining, we purchased the same equipment one of our customers used during their aircraft development phase so that we could be assured that our trimmed products would meet their drawing call outs. Between our sites, we can machine to net dimensions for very large and very small components regardless of their production rates.

When you partner with APEX for your composite solutions, you can rely on our in house capabilities to meet all your production needs. Our machining equipment includes the following:

11 5 axis CNC Machines: 5 HAAS, 3 DMS, 2 CMS, Thermwood
- Tight Tolerance: CMS Ares & Cronus, Machining Envelope: 16.4’ L x 8.5’ W x 4.25’ H
- Large Bed: DMS 2530, Machining Envelope: 26.3’ L x 11.1’ W x 5.9’ H
5 4 axis CNC Machines: 3 HAAS, Fadal, Tormach
14 3 axis CNC Machines: 5 Fadal, 4 HAAS, 3 Laguna, 2 Thermwood
11 Lathes
4 Milling Machines
2 Screw Machines
Centerless Sanders
Waterjet
Grinders, Drills & Saws
Manual Machining Centers

Why Partner With APEX for Custom Aerospace Components?

When you partner with APEX, you gain a dedicated team committed to supporting your mission's success through excellence, innovation, and reliability. We have been a trusted innovator in aerospace and defense since the early days of NASA's Space Shuttle program. We bring unmatched expertise in composite engineering to a range of mission-critical applications, serving preeminent names in launch vehicles, satellites, defense systems, and autonomous vehicles. When you partner with APEX for your custom composite components for aerospace applications, you can count on:

Proven Expertise & Innovation: We have over five decades of industry experience serving top aerospace and defense leaders
Superior Quality: Our in-house high-capacity production technology produces reliable, no-fail components
Design Engineering & Build-to-Print Solutions: APEX has the design-engineering and production capabilities to serve your project, including initial design support and build-to-print manufacturing services.
End-to-End Support: We provide full vertical integration solutions, from prototyping to full-scale production