Aerospace Manufacturing

Engineering the Future of Flight and Space Exploration

High-precision contract manufacturing for Tier-1 Aerospace OEMs. From mission-critical flight hardware and structural enclosures to fully integrated electronic box builds, Frigate delivers AS9100 & NADCAP-compliant scalability from Trial 0 (T0) to volume production. 

Trusted by Industry Leaders
What We Make

End-to-End Aerospace
Manufacturing Capabilities

Specialized engineering engineered for global aviation and space flight requirements. We leverage advanced material expertise, strict AS9100-grade quality management systems, and cross-functional capacity to seamlessly transition your designs from Trial 0 (T0) validation to full-scale production. 

INDUSTRY SEGMENTATION

Manufacturing Solutions Across the Aerospace Ecosystem

From commercial airliners to deep-space exploration systems, Frigate provides custom contract manufacturing engineered to meet the distinct performance, safety, and regulatory benchmarks of every aerospace sector.

Scalable Solutions for
Next-Gen Commercial Aircraft

Supporting tier suppliers with high-volume, lightweight components engineered to optimize fuel efficiency, maintain cabin pressure integrity, and meet stringent global aviation safety standards.

Fuselage & Airframe Structures

High-precision machined and formed panels.

Passenger Cabin Components

Injection-molded interior brackets, ducting outlets, and trim components. 

Environmental Control Systems

Tight-tolerance manifolds and valve bodies. 

Flight Deck Infrastructure

Lightweight avionics chassis and structural instrument mounting racks. 

Commercial Aviation

Commercial Aircraft

Mission-Critical Hardware for
Extreme Space Environments

Delivering high-integrity mechanical and electrical assemblies engineered to survive atmospheric exit loads, high-vibration launches, and the harsh vacuum of deep space. 

Propulsion System Elements

Multi-axis machined superalloy engine mounts and liquid fuel management valves. 

Structural Rocket Fairings

 Pressure die-casted and fabricated lightweight structural segments with near-net shapes. 

Telemetry & Comm Enclosures

 Thin-walled, ultra-light aluminum housings for orbital signaling. 

Launchpad Ground Support

Industrial-scale Complete Cabinet Builds and high-power distribution boxes. 

Space & Launch

Space Exploration & Launch Vehicles

Lightweight Agility for
Autonomous Flight Systems

Manufacturing optimized components for commercial, industrial, and cargo drones, focusing on maximizing battery efficiency, structural rigidity, and payload capacity.

Composite & Polymer Frames

High-performance injection-molded structural arms, brackets, and motor mounts. 

Battery Management Housings

Customized thermal management enclosures for drone power distribution modules. 

Camera & Sensor Gimbals

Extreme-precision machined sub-assemblies enabling fluid, vibration-free movement for optics. 

Avionics Wiring Assemblies

Compact, lightweight wiring harnesses utilizing specialized micro-connectors for tight spaces. 

Drone and UAV

UAV & Drone Manufacturing

Sourcing Infrastructure for
the Future of Air Mobility

Partnering with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) innovators to scale urban air transport with rapid prototyping and high-integrity production. 

Rotor & Powertrain Components

5-axis machined rotor hubs and aerodynamic blade mounts. 

High-Voltage Distribution Boxes

Secure, insulated power routing units for eVTOL rapid-charging power grids.

Thermal Management Systems

Liquid-cooling manifolds and heat sinks for battery pack temperature control.

Aerodynamic Fairings

Sheet metal and molded covers that reduce drag for efficient urban flight.

UAM & eVTOL

Urban Air Mobility & eVTOL

Heavy-Duty Manufacturing for
High-Utilization Fleets

Producing ruggedized, wear-resistant components designed for freight operators requiring maximum uptime, rapid turnaround, and heavy payload endurance.

Cargo Loading Mechanisms

High-strength machined roller tracks, guide rails, and locking brackets.

Ruggedized Storage Enclosures

Heavy-duty fabricated sheet metal containers and protective equipment racks. 

Hydraulic Lift Components

Near-net-shape pressure die-cast cylinder housings and high-pressure fluid valves. 

Control Panel Assemblies

Fully wired, dust-and-moisture-sealed industrial control panels for cargo bay operational safety. 

Air Cargo

Air Cargo & Logistics Systems

Premium Precision for
Private and Light Aircraft

Providing small-to-medium volume manufacturing flexibility with the same rigorous quality control and material certifications used for commercial airliners. 

Landing Gear Brackets

High-fatigue-resistant actuator links and torque arms machined from aerospace-grade Titanium. 

Custom Cockpit Bezels

Fine-finish machined aluminum frames and instrument trays matching exact ergonomic designs.

Aileron & Flap Actuation Parts

Precision-formed brackets and bellcranks for mechanical flight control surface manipulation. 

Dielectric Insulators

Injection-molded high-performance thermoplastic bushings for electrical isolation across the airframe. 

Business Jets

General Aviation & Business Jets

Sourcing Solutions for Integrated Aerospace Sub-Systems

From precision-engineered electronics packaging to advanced fluid control components and heavy structural fairings, Frigate provides complete electromechanical assembly integration tailored to critical flight environments.

PROJECT SHOWCASE

Precision-Engineered Components & Assemblies

Explore our comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing outputs delivered across global aviation and space supply chains.

Facility & Capability

Global Manufacturing Infrastructure with Certified Capacity

Maximize supply chain resilience with our certified global manufacturing capabilities, advanced machinery, and on-time delivery.

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Core Production Verticals

35+

Advanced Machinery &
Assembly Stations

03

Shifts Continuous Operations

100%

Distributed Network
Redundancy

Zero-Defect Philosophy. 100% Traceability.

Achieve strict aerospace risk management and total structural discipline across our audited production lines.

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ISO 9001

Documented QMS control across production lines.

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AS9100D

Aerospace risk, configuration, and quality control.

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NADCAP

Special process audit readiness and discipline.

Traceability & Records

Metrology & Verification

Comprehensive production evidence and inspection outcomes organized for source validation.

Advanced Metrology

Automated CMM, VMM, and robotic inspection arm mappings.

NDT

X-ray imaging and ultrasonic analysis.

FAI

Comprehensive AS9102-compliant FAI verification and multi-point layout validation.

Traceable Quality Records

Raw material mill certificates Finished component batches and signed CoC.

Integrate Frigate Into Your Strategic Sourcing Network

Download our unredacted engineering asset registry, containing complete machinery geometric limits, cleanroom volumetric limits, and specialized material threshold certifications.

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DFM Synthesis for High-Reliability Enclosures & Assemblies

Before hard tooling or production chips drop, our engineering desk cross-analyzes part geometry against material physics to eliminate shop-floor iterations, enhance structural yield, and lock in tight tolerances.

Dimensional Control

Analyze datum selection, true position requirements, and mating fit boundaries.

Tooling Footprint

Identify required draft angles, potential tool paths, gating locations, and thin-wall areas.

Alloy Optimization

Evaluate grain boundary integrity, post-machining stress relief, and chemical passivation readiness.

Production Package

Deliver optimized, production-ready manufacturing documentation.

Phased Execution Timelines & Qualification Milestones

Our structured fulfillment windows map directly to your APQP milestones, tracking your components seamlessly from initial digital geometry to stabilized rate production.

Aerospace Qualification Phase

Low-Complexity Components

Medium-Complexity Systems

High-Complexity Assemblies

Continuous Rate Releases

Phase 1:
DFM, Simulation & Tooling Kickoff

3 – 5 Days

7 – 12 Days

15 – 25 Days*

Phase 2:
First-Article Trials & Prototyping

5 – 7 Days

10 – 15 Days

20 – 30 Days

Phase 3:
AS9102 FAI & Quality Validation

2 – 4 Days

5 – 7 Days

7 – 12 Days

Phase 4:
Pilot Run & Initial Batch
Launch

7 – 12 Days

15 – 20 Days

25 – 35 Days

Phase 5:
Serial Production & Rate
Ramp

12 – 20 Days

20 – 30 Days

30 – 45 Days

Dynamic Line Allocation

25%

scheduling buffer across our 3,000 monthly spindle hours and 30,000 monthly casting shots.

48 Hrs

Technical RFQ Turnarounds

3 Shifts

Continuous Asset Utilization

4 Hrs

Active Response

15%

Premium Priority scheduling Track

*Note: Phase 1 timelines for complex castings and precision injection moldings. Repeat production runs entirely bypass Phases 1 through 3.

DATA ISOLATION PROTOCOLS

Proprietary Geometric Security & Commercial Asset Protection

We safeguard your ITAR-sensitive files, commercial CAD models, and proprietary engineering designs.

Legal & Confidentiality Boundaries

Perimeter & Access Control

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Cryptographic Transmission Protocols 

Lifecycle Drawing Governance 

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DATA SOVEREIGNTY & HANDOVER

AS9100-Certified Quality Records

Every shipment arrives with fully traceable inspection logs, material certifications, and process validations required to clear internal QA gates and regulatory source inspections seamlessly.

First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)

Complete Form 1, 2, and 3 documentation mapping every ballooned engineering drawing dimension. 

EN 10204 Type 3.1 / Mill Test Reports (MTR)

Certified mill logs detailing the exact chemical composition, tensile strength, grain boundaries, and physical test limits.

Dimensional Inspection & Metrology Reports

Raw CMM data mapping volumetric envelopes, true geometric position, and surface flatness profiles. 

NADCAP Aligned Certificates

Complete time-temperature furnace charts, chemical concentration records, and layer thickness reports. 

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Records

Signed certificates for ultrasonic testing, liquid penetrant profiles, or X-ray imaging. 

Final Certificate of Conformance (CoC)

 Validating that all materials, processing steps, machining tolerances, and assembly operations. 

POST-PROCESSING STANDARDS

NADCAP-Aligned Finishing & Capabilities

Field Execution Across Flight Systems

These audited production histories detail how we resolve complex part geometries, survive mid-run design changes, and lower total procurement friction. 

FAQ

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What quality standards and certifications do Frigate's aerospace facilities hold?

Our aerospace manufacturing facilities and audited production lines operate under strict AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 13485:2016 quality management systems. This structure ensures all processing cells, material handlers, and metrology labs comply with global aviation and high-reliability industrial engineering standards. 

Can Frigate handle both the mechanical enclosure and the internal electrical components?

Yes, we provide fully vertical integration under one roof. We machine or fabricate the mechanical housings, enclosures, and panels, and completely execute the electrical side including custom magnetics winding, PCB assemblies, and complex wiring harness looms to deliver a turnkey, fully tested box build. 

What is your process for First Article Inspection (FAI)?

We follow standardized AS9102 FAI verification protocols. Before serial production is cleared for launch, initial Trial 0 (T0) samples undergo exhaustive validation including CMM dimensional mapping, raw material spectrometry analysis, and non-destructive testing (NDT) like X-ray scans to guarantee internal structural stability. 

How do you manage material traceability for aerospace components?

End-to-end traceability is built into our production workflow from intake to dispatch. Every shipment is delivered with a complete quality handover package, including EN 10204 Type 3.1 Mill Test Reports (MTR), coordinate inspection logs, heat treatment time-temperature charts, and a signed Certificate of Conformance (CoC). 

What specific materials do you handle for aerospace machining and casting programs?

We regularly process high-strength structural alloys optimized for weight, thermal conductivity, and structural stress. This includes machining specialized aluminum grades like A7056-T6, executing high-volume HPDC with ADC12 and A380, and pouring GDC components using LM25 and A356, all utilizing controlled machining toolpaths and strict melt chemistry monitoring. 

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Registered Office

10-A, First Floor, V.V Complex, Prakash Nagar, Thiruverumbur, Trichy-620013, Tamil Nadu, India.

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9/1, Poonthottam Nagar, Ramanandha Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore-641035, Tamil Nadu, India. ã…¤

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