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Aerospace Component Manufacturing for Prototyping and Production
Reduce risk, get to launch faster, and streamline your supply chain with rapid prototyping and on-demand production.
Certifications ISO 9001:2015 | AS9100D | ITAR
How Do Aerospace and Defense Companies Use Protolabs?
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| We are the fastest and most comprehensive digital manufacturer in the industry with more than 25 years of experience developing products for innovative aerospace companies around the world. | 100% of Fortune 500 Aerospace Companies Served |
750 Million Parts Manufactured |
300,000 Customers Served |
Full Production Support Team
| We have a team of manufacturing experts working behind the scenes to fulfill your production order—we manage the entire process and keep you updated along the way. |
Account ManagerA dedicated account manager provides support, including assistance with platform and file uploads. |
Applications EngineersExpert CAD solutions and cost-reduction strategies tailored by in-house applications engineers to optimize your designs. |
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Manufacturing Services for Aerospace Products
CNC Machining
Leverage the same speed, precision, and reliability in machining that you’re accustomed to at Protolabs but unlock advanced machining capabilities like tighter tolerances and volume pricing through our manufacturing network.
- Machined parts in as fast as 1 day with optional plating and anodizing in as fast as 4 days
- Cost-efficient machined parts at higher volumes
- Tolerances down to ±0.001 in. (0.020mm) through our digital network
3D Printing
Want quality parts and additive expertise at a single 3D printing source? Choose from seven different additive manufacturing technologies for cost-effective prototyping and highly precise, repeatable production parts.
- Additive technologies include metal 3D printing, SLA, SLS, FDM, and more
- 30 plastic and metal materials in a range of finishes
- 25 years of additive manufacturing expertise
Sheet Metal Fabrication
From easy quoting to quick-turn production and finishing options, get up to 500 quality sheet metal parts in your hands in days from a single supplier.
- Instant quotes with interactive manufacturability feedback
- Six sheet metal materials including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, brass, and copper
- Finishing options from welding and hardware insertion to powder coating and silk screening
Injection Molding
Get affordable, high-quality molded parts and bridge tooling within days. With our free moldability consultation, the design and molding process is rapidly accelerated to save you time and money.
- Low-volume molding up to 100,000+ parts with volume pricing available—no MOQ required
- 100+ plastic, elastomeric, and silicone rubber materials
- Automated CMM for fast, in-house quality documentation
NASA Generative Design x Quick-Turn ManufacturingThe government organization that has been making the impossible world of space travel possible for more than six decades, NASA, is now exploring a more earthbound frontier. It has become a testing ground for generative design—using artificial intelligence (AI) to create novel CAD designs. Watch how quick-turn manufacturing enabled highly iterative design for the aerospace giant. |
Quality Measures for the Aerospace Industry
Our industry-standard procedures and certifications guarantee quality and regulatory compliance.
| CMM inspection report | First article inspection (FAI) |
| Material test reports and certificates | PPAP quality management system |
| REACH and RoHS Certificates of Conformance (CoC) | Full dimensional inspections |
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Materials for Aerospace Components
TitaniumAvailable through machining and metal 3d printing services, this lightweight and strong material offers excellent corrosion and temperature resistance. |
AluminumThis metal’s high strength-to-weight ratio makes it a good candidate for housing and brackets that must support high loading. Aluminum is available for both machined and 3D-printed parts. |
InconelThis 3D-printed metal is a nickel chromium superalloy ideal for rocket engine components and other applications that require high-temperature resistance. |
Stainless SteelSS 17-4 PH is widely used in the aerospace industry due to its high strength, good corrosion resistance, and good mechanical properties at temperatures up to 600°F. |
Liquid Silicone RubberOur elastic fluorosilicone material is specifically geared towards fuel and oil resistance while our optical silicone rubber is a great PC/PMMA alternative. |
Common Aerospace Applications
We have several capabilities within our manufacturing services catered to the aerospace industry. Here are a few applications we frequently see.
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