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. 

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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. 

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 manufacturing components
Commercial Aviation
Commercial Aircraft
PROJECT SHOWCASE

Precision-Engineered Components & Assemblies

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

Machined Components
Machined Components
System Enclosures
System Enclosures
Pressure Die-Cast Parts
Pressure Die-Cast Parts
Custom Heat Sinks
Custom Heat Sinks
Avionics Wiring Harnesses
Avionics Wiring Harnesses
Sheet Metal Parts
Sheet Metal Parts
Control Cabinets
Control Cabinets
Integrated Box Builds
Integrated Box Builds
Hooks
Hooks
Precision Manifolds
Precision Manifolds
Manifold Blocks
Manifold Blocks
Facility & Capability

Global Manufacturing Infrastructure with Certified Capacity

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

05 Core Production Verticals
35+ Advanced Machinery & Assembly Stations
03 Shifts Continuous Operations
100% Distributed Network Redundancy
Quality & Compliance

Zero-Defect Philosophy. 100% Traceability.

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

ISO 9001

Documented QMS control across production lines.

AS9100D

Aerospace risk, configuration, and quality control.

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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Engineering Validation

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.

  • Geometric Feature & Tool Accessibility Audit: We map deep internal cavities, tight corner radii, and undercut features directly to our facility spindle and tool-holder clearance limits.
  • Cross-Layer Material Stability Mapping: We flag grain orientation risks, shrinkage behaviors, and residual mechanical stresses before cutting into raw billets or pouring molten metal.
Initiate Technical Review
  • GD&T Validation
  • Mechanical Fit
  • Traceability Review
Aerospace machined component for DFM analysis
Dimensional Control Analyze datum selection, true position requirements, and mating fit boundaries.
Alloy Optimization Evaluate grain boundary integrity, post-machining stress relief, and chemical passivation readiness.
Tooling Footprint Identify required draft angles, potential tool paths, gating locations, and thin-wall areas.
Production Package Deliver optimized, production-ready manufacturing documentation.
FULFILLMENT & TIME-TO-MARKET

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* Comprehensive System Lock
Phase 2: First-Article Trials & Prototyping
5 – 7 Days 10 – 15 Days 20 – 30 Days Completed per Batch Requirement
Phase 3: AS9102 FAI & Quality Validation
2 – 4 Days 5 – 7 Days 7 – 12 Days Micro-Sampling Cadence
Phase 4: Pilot Run & Initial Batch Launch
7 – 12 Days 15 – 20 Days 25 – 35 Days Absorbed into Baseline Scheduling
Phase 5: Serial Production & Rate Ramp
12 – 20 Days 20 – 30 Days 30 – 45 Days Schedule-Based Release / JIT

*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

  • Contractual NDA Enforcement
  • Proprietary Data Ownership Lock
  • Segmented Evaluation Isolation

Perimeter & Access Control

  • Role-Based Authentication (RBAC)
  • Multi-Layer Program Authorization
  • Cryptographic Access Verification
Protected File
Protected IP policy file

Cryptographic Transmission Protocols

  • End-to-End Encrypted Transfer
  • Isolated Inactive Storage
  • Redundant Off-Site Architecture

Lifecycle Drawing Governance

  • Configuration Version Locking
  • Closed-Loop Asset Trackability
  • Immutable Access Audit Logs
Review Ready

SYSTEM COMPLIANCE SAMPLE

Standardized Traceability Verification

Material
Batch
Inspect
Quality
01 Ballooned Engineering Drawing
02 AS9102 Verification Log
03 Raw Heat Stamp Mapping
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

Surface treatment for aerospace parts

Surface Treatment

Automated vibro-deburring and stainless steel bead blasting— down to Ra ≤ 3.2 µm.

Anodizing for aerospace components

Anodizing

Type II (decorative/clear/colored) and Type III (Hardcoat per MIL-A-8625) profiles, including Dual Coating (Anodize + Chem Film per MIL-DTL-5541).

Plating for aerospace parts

Plating

Cadmium (AMS-QQ-P-416) | Gold (MIL-G-45204 / AMS 2422) | Chem Film (MIL-DTL-5541) | Electroless Nickel (AMS 2404) | Zinc-Nickel | Hard Chrome

Heat treatment for aerospace parts

Heat Treatment

Hardening, stress-relieving, and aging cycles without part warping.

Powder coating for aerospace parts

Powder Coating

Uniform 60–80 μm coatings per IS 13871, handling full industrial RAL color matching and high-dielectric insulation.

Passivation for aerospace stainless steel parts

Passivation

ASTM A380 and ASTM A967 chemical immersion.

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 A356all utilizing controlled machining toolpaths and strict melt chemistry monitoring. 

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LOCATIONS

Registered Office

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

Operations Office

9/1, Poonthottam Nagar, Ramanandha Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore-641035, Tamil Nadu, India. ㅤ

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

Operations Office

9/1, Poonthottam Nagar, Ramanandha Nagar, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore-641035, Tamil Nadu, India. ㅤ

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