We machine production parts for Drones and UAV customers, from single prototypes through to repeat batches of tens of thousands. Typical work covers airframe plates, motor mounts and arm joints, usually in 7075-T6 or 6061-T6.
What makes Drones and UAV different from general machining is not the geometry — it is the documentation and the failure modes. The parts that come back are the ones where every gram counts, so wall thickness must be pushed to the limit was not designed out at the start.
Parts we machine for Drones and UAV
- Airframe plates
- Motor mounts
- Arm joints
- Gimbal housings
- Landing gear
Materials we run for Drones and UAV
- 7075-T6
- 6061-T6
- Carbon-filled PEEK
- Titanium Grade 5
Standards and documentation
- No formal standard, weight and stiffness driven
Tell us which standard applies and which documents you need with the shipment. Dimensional reports, material certificates, certificates of conformity and first article inspection reports are all available, and it is much cheaper to agree them before the batch runs than to reconstruct them afterwards.
Where Drones and UAV projects usually go wrong
- Every gram counts, so wall thickness must be pushed to the limit
- Crash loads are dynamic, not static
Tolerance and finish we hold
| Requirement | Typical capability |
|---|---|
| General tolerance | +/-0.05 mm is normally sufficient; the real constraint is wall thickness at 1.0 mm or less |
| Surface finish | Ra 0.4 to 3.2 um |
| Material certification | EN 10204 3.1 on request |
| Inspection | Dimensional report, CMM report, FAIR |
| Packaging | VCI and desiccant for steel, individual wrap for cosmetic faces |
Frequently asked questions
Do you have experience with Drones and UAV parts?
Yes. Typical parts we run are airframe plates and motor mounts. We can share the process route and inspection approach for a comparable part before you commit.
Which materials do you recommend for Drones and UAV?
7075-T6, 6061-T6, Carbon-filled PEEK, Titanium Grade 5. The right choice depends on which of corrosion, weight, strength and cost is the binding constraint, and we will say so plainly rather than quoting the most expensive option.
What documentation do you provide?
A dimensional report and a certificate of conformity as standard. Material certificates, CMM reports, FAIR and PPAP submissions are available when your quality system requires them.
What tolerances do you hold for Drones and UAV parts?
+/-0.05 mm is normally sufficient; the real constraint is wall thickness at 1.0 mm or less is typical for the industry. Tighter tolerance on individual features is possible and is quoted against the specific feature rather than the whole part.
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