Get Inquiry NowFrom turbine blades to avionics enclosures — we deliver flight-ready components with tolerances as tight as ±0.005mm, backed by 20+ years of aerospace manufacturing expertise and dual ISO certification.
Quick Answer: Great Light provides custom CNC machining for aviation industry applications, including 5-axis milling, CNC turning, DMLS metal 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication. We achieve tolerances of ±0.005mm, work with aerospace-grade materials including titanium, Inconel, and aluminum alloys, and deliver rapid aviation prototypes in as few as 3 business days. Every part ships with a full CMM inspection report.
Industry Context
In the aviation industry, a single out-of-tolerance component isn’t just a quality defect — it’s a safety risk. That’s why aerospace procurement engineers and R&D teams worldwide trust manufacturers who can prove consistent precision, material traceability, and certified quality systems.
Consider this: a Boeing 777 contains over 3 million individual parts, each flying up to 3,500 hours per year across a 30-year lifespan. Under those conditions, every engine housing, bracket, and fastener must perform without fail. This is why aerospace CNC machining operates to tolerances measured in microns — and why choosing the right manufacturing partner is a critical procurement decision, not just a sourcing exercise.
At Great Light, we’ve spent over two decades building the technical infrastructure and quality systems specifically required for aviation prototype manufacturing and production-level aerospace components. Our engineering team — averaging 8+ years of CNC machining experience, with one senior engineer exceeding 20 years — understands the difference between producing a general industrial part and producing a component that will be inspected against AS9100-equivalent quality requirements.
“Are you confident your current CNC supplier can deliver titanium turbine components to ±0.005mm — with full material traceability — in under a week? We can, and we’ll prove it with your first prototype.”
Our Capabilities
End-to-end manufacturing solutions for aviation and aerospace components — from first prototype to production-ready assemblies.
The industry benchmark for complex aerospace geometries. Our 5-axis centers machine engine components, structural parts, and intricate airframe brackets in a single setup — eliminating datum errors and reducing cycle time by up to 40%.
Tolerance: ±0.005mm
Efficient, repeatable production of rotational aviation components. Ideal for turbine shafts, nozzle bodies, actuator pistons, and landing gear components with tight cylindricity and roundness requirements.
150 CNC Lathes
Direct Metal Laser Sintering and Selective Laser Sintering enable complex internal channels, lightweight lattice structures, and consolidated assemblies impossible to machine. Perfect for aerospace R&D and topology-optimized flight structures.
Titanium & Inconel Ready
Laser cutting, CNC bending, and precision stamping for lightweight airframe panels, avionics enclosures, and structural brackets. We achieve tight bend radii and consistent flatness across large sheet metal assemblies.
Aluminum & Titanium
Speed is a competitive advantage in aerospace R&D. We deliver first-article aviation prototypes in 3–7 business days, enabling faster design iteration, wind tunnel model validation, and regulatory submission preparation.
From 3 Business Days
High-consistency polymer production for cabin interior components, seating fixtures, panel clips, and non-structural parts requiring FAR 25.853 fire-retardant compliance. PEEK and Ultem available for demanding thermal environments.
PEEK / Ultem / PC
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Parts We Produce
From the engine bay to the cabin, our machining capabilities cover the full spectrum of aviation component types.
Turbine blades, nozzles, compressor housings, combustor liners, fuel system fittings
Fuselage frames, wing ribs, spars, bulkheads, floor beams, door frames
EMI-shielded housings, instrument mounting brackets, rack enclosures, control unit frames
Actuator pistons, struts, trunnions, wheel brake components, drag braces
Seat frame components, overhead bin brackets, galley structures, control panel bezels
High-fidelity wind tunnel models, scaled airframes, CFD validation components
Can’t find your specific part type? Contact our engineering team — we work with aviation clients to solve complex manufacturing challenges, including first-of-kind parts with no precedent drawings.
Material Capabilities
Every material is fully traceable, stress-relieved, and pre-cut for optimal machinability. We supply mill certificates upon request.
| Material | Grade / Alloy | Key Properties | Typical Aviation Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Alloy | 6061-T6, 7075-T6 | Lightweight, high strength-to-weight, excellent machinability | Fuselage panels, wing ribs, structural brackets |
| Titanium | Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) | High strength, low density, superior corrosion resistance | Engine mounts, landing gear, fasteners, compressor blades |
| Inconel | Inconel 718, 625 | Extreme heat resistance, maintains strength at 700°C+ | Turbine components, combustion liners, exhaust systems |
| Stainless Steel | 316L, 17-4PH | Corrosion resistance, high fatigue strength | Hydraulic fittings, fuel system components, fasteners |
| PEEK | Unfilled / GF30 / CF30 | Lightweight, chemical resistant, FAR 25.853 compliant | Interior panels, connector housings, structural inserts |
| Ultem (PEI) | Ultem 1010 / 9085 | Flame-retardant, excellent dielectric properties | Avionics enclosures, interior fittings, brackets |
Real Client Project
📋 Case Study — Avionics Enclosure Production
Client: European aerospace tier-2 supplier manufacturing LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) housings for a commercial aircraft program.
Challenge: Client required 200 units of a complex 6061-T6 aluminum avionics enclosure with ±0.01mm dimensional tolerances, EMI-shielding surface treatment, and full CMM inspection reports. Previous supplier couldn’t meet the 2-week delivery window.
Solution: Great Light deployed a parallel machining strategy across 4 CNC centers, completed in-process inspection after each critical feature, and delivered all 200 units with full dimensional reports, surface finish verification, and material certifications — in 12 business days.
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How It Works
A streamlined process designed for aerospace procurement teams who need precision and speed — without sacrificing documentation.
Send STEP, IGES, or STL files via our secure NDA-protected portal. All formats accepted.
Our engineers return a competitive quote with free Design for Manufacturability feedback within 2 hours.
Approve the quote, sign NDA if required. Production is scheduled immediately.
Multi-axis CNC machining with in-process CMM inspection at critical features.
Parts shipped via DHL/FedEx/UPS with full CMM reports, material certs, and real-time tracking.
Quality Assurance
Precision in aviation isn’t just about what’s achievable on a good day — it’s about what you can prove, every time, to every customer. Great Light’s quality management system is built around this principle. We hold dual ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 certifications, and our internal quality controls are structured to support aerospace-level documentation requirements.
Our facility and quality management system have been independently audited and certified to the highest international standards for precision manufacturing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions our aerospace clients ask before placing their first order.
Great Light achieves machining tolerances as tight as ±0.005mm using 150 CNC lathes and precision 5-axis CNC machining centers. For critical aviation components requiring higher precision, our CMM inspection process verifies dimensional accuracy, roundness, flatness, and surface finish on every part. Full inspection reports are included with production orders.
We machine all primary aerospace materials: aluminum alloys (6061-T6, 7075-T6), titanium (Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5), Inconel (718, 625), stainless steel (316L, 17-4PH), and high-performance polymers including PEEK and Ultem. All materials are fully traceable with mill certificates available.
Yes. Great Light holds dual ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 certifications. Our quality management system includes full material traceability, in-process and final CMM inspection, and documented process control procedures. While we do not hold AS9100D certification, our quality system is structured to meet equivalent documentation and traceability requirements.
Aviation prototype parts are available from 3 business days for standard geometries. Complex multi-axis aerospace prototypes typically ship within 5–10 business days. Production runs are delivered within 7–15 business days depending on volume and complexity. DHL/FedEx/UPS shipping with real-time tracking to North America and Europe takes 3–5 additional business days.
Absolutely. All file uploads go through our NDA-protected, encrypted portal. We accept STEP, IGES, STL for 3D models and PDF/DWG for 2D drawings. We sign customer NDAs before engineering review. Confidentiality of your design IP is a non-negotiable part of our service commitment.
Yes — CMM inspection is included with every 5-axis order. We perform in-process CMM checks at critical machining stages (before the part leaves the fixture) and a final dimensional report covering all GD&T callouts. The report documents measured vs. nominal for every critical dimension, Ra surface roughness measurements, and material certificate traceability. For aerospace and medical programs requiring First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation, complete FAI reports are produced on request.
Upload your CAD files now. Our engineering team delivers a free DFM review and competitive quote within 2 hours — with no obligation.
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