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.Â
- Extreme Precision Machining & Advanced Materials.
- Seamless transitions from machined housings to electrical box builds.
- Certification-Grade Quality Assurance for aerospace compliance.
- Built for the Best
- End-to-end supply chain
- On-time delivery
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.Â
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.Â
Environmental Control Systems
Tight-tolerance manifolds and valve bodies.Â
Flight Deck Infrastructure
Lightweight avionics chassis and structural instrument mounting racks.Â
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.Â
Propulsion System Elements
Multi-axis machined superalloy engine mounts and liquid fuel management valves.Â
Structural Rocket Fairings
 Pressure die-casted and fabricated lightweight structural segments with near-net shapes.Â
Telemetry & Comm Enclosures
 Thin-walled, ultra-light aluminum housings for orbital signaling.Â
Launchpad Ground Support
Industrial-scale Complete Cabinet Builds and high-power distribution boxes.Â
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.Â
Battery Management Housings
Customized thermal management enclosures for drone power distribution modules.Â
Camera & Sensor Gimbals
Extreme-precision machined sub-assemblies enabling fluid, vibration-free movement for optics.Â
Avionics Wiring Assemblies
Compact, lightweight wiring harnesses utilizing specialized micro-connectors for tight spaces.Â
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.Â
Rotor & Powertrain Components
5-axis machined rotor hubs and aerodynamic blade mounts.Â
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.Â
Hydraulic Lift Components
Near-net-shape pressure die-cast cylinder housings and high-pressure fluid valves.Â
Control Panel Assemblies
Fully wired, dust-and-moisture-sealed industrial control panels for cargo bay operational safety.Â
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.Â
Landing Gear Brackets
High-fatigue-resistant actuator links and torque arms machined from aerospace-grade Titanium.Â
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.Â
Dielectric Insulators
Injection-molded high-performance thermoplastic bushings for electrical isolation across the airframe.Â
Business Jets
General Aviation & Business Jets
- Aerospace Applications
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.
AVIONICS INTEGRATION
Flight Hardware & Avionics Enclosures
Build-to-spec ruggedized control boxes, instrument chassis, and protective housings with EMI/RFI shielding and precision-milled structural features.
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
Interconnect Systems & Wiring Harnesses
High-reliability wire routing networks, braided shielding layers, and connector terminations built for vibration-resistant signal and power distribution.
THERMAL DISSIPATION
Advanced Cooling Blocks & Heat Sinks
Multi-axis CNC machined and vacuum-brazed cooling plates designed for high-heat avionic boards and flat thermal contact.
MACHINED INTERFACES
Structural Mounts & Interface Plates
High-fatigue brackets, mounting lugs, and interface parts milled from aerospace alloys for load resistance and precise fitment.
FLUID MANAGEMENT
Manifolds, Valve Bodies & Fittings
High-pressure hydraulic blocks and pneumatic manifolds machined with zero-leak internal galleries for pressure-spike control.
FRAMEWORK FABRICATION
Precision Panels, Covers & Fairings
Laser-cut, stamped, and welded sheet metal skins, framework panels, and covers balanced for low weight and structural integrity.
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
- 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.
Aerospace Catalogue
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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.
- GD&T Validation
- Mechanical Fit
- Traceability Review
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.
- 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
First-Article Trials & Prototyping
5 – 7 Days
10 – 15 Days
20 – 30 Days
- Completed per Batch Requirement
AS9102 FAI & Quality Validation
2 – 4 Days
5 – 7 Days
7 – 12 Days
- Micro-Sampling Cadence
Pilot Run & Initial Batch
Launch
7 – 12 Days
15 – 20 Days
25 – 35 Days
- Absorbed into Baseline Scheduling
Serial Production & Rate
Ramp
12 – 20 Days
20 – 30 Days
30 – 45 Days
- Schedule-Based Release / JIT
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
- 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
Cryptographic Transmission ProtocolsÂ
- End-to-End Encrypted Transfer
- Isolated Inactive Storage
- Redundant Off-Site Architecture
Lifecycle Drawing GovernanceÂ
- Configuration Version Locking
- Closed-Loop Asset Trackability
- Immutable Access Audit Logs
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.Â
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.Â
NADCAP Aligned Certificates
Complete time-temperature furnace charts, chemical concentration records, and layer thickness reports.Â
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Records
Signed certificates for ultrasonic testing, liquid penetrant profiles, or X-ray imaging.Â
Final Certificate of Conformance (CoC)
 Validating that all materials, processing steps, machining tolerances, and assembly operations.Â
POST-PROCESSING STANDARDS
NADCAP-Aligned Finishing & Capabilities
Uniform 60–80 μm coatings per IS 13871, handling full industrial RAL color matching and high-dielectric insulation.Â
ASTM A380 and ASTM A967 chemical immersion.Â
Automated vibro-deburring and stainless steel bead blasting— down to Ra ≤ 3.2 µm.Â
Each and every one of our customers receives personalised assistance from our dedicated support team.
Cadmium (AMS-QQ-P-416) | Gold (MIL-G-45204 / AMS 2422) | Chem Film (MIL-DTL-5541) | Electroless Nickel (AMS 2404) | Zinc-Nickel | Hard ChromeÂ
Hardening, stress-relieving, and aging cycles without part warping.Â
- OPERATIONAL PROOF
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.Â
- Absolute Contract Parameter Accountability
- AS9102 Certified Metric Verification
- Rigorous First-Pass Yield Optimization
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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).Â
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.Â
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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. ã…¤
Other Locations
- Bhilai
- Chennai
- India
- Germany
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LOCATIONS
Registered Office
10-A, First Floor, V.V Complex, Prakash Nagar, Thiruverumbur, Trichy-620013, Tamil Nadu, India.
Other Locations
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Germany