CNC Machining Services for Firearms & Defense Accessories
Frigate manufactures firearm OEMs and defense accessories tailored to tactical durability, and part traceability. We deliver CNC machined components that meet combat-grade specifications across weapon assemblies, mounts, housings, and recoil-critical systems.
Our Clients
- Production Efficiency
What You Gain from Our CNC Machining Services
Our CNC processes use adaptive toolpath strategies, hardened steel inserts, and vibration-controlled fixturing to achieve tighter control in firearm and defense accessories.
Barrel Housing Milling
High-torque milling heads machine precision pockets and grooves into hardened barrel blocks, reducing stress risers in high-pressure zones.
Receiver Frame Finishing
Our multi-axis systems enable single-setup finishing of receiver surfaces, improving fitment repeatability between upper and lower assemblies.
Heat Sink Slotting
CNC slotting operations maintain depth uniformity and spacing tolerance in thermal management cutouts for high-density accessory electronics.
- Our CNC Process
End-to-End Metal Machining Workflow
We deploy stabilized fixturing, thermal offset correction, and high-speed adaptive tool engagement for tight-tolerance parts used in defense assemblies and field-ready firearms.
Advanced algorithms optimize tool paths, minimizing tool wear, reducing cycle times, and improving surface finishes. This involves strategically planning the sequence of movements and cuts to enhance efficiency.
Modern CNC machines often utilize 5-axis or even 6-axis capabilities, allowing for complex geometries and intricate shapes. This reduces the need to reposition the part, ensuring higher accuracy and a more refined finish.
CNC machines may integrate adaptive cutting strategies, where cutting conditions (speed, feed, depth of cut) adjust dynamically based on real-time sensor feedback or cutting force monitoring. This helps prevent tool breakage and ensures optimal material removal rates.
Specialized techniques like high-speed machining enable faster spindle speeds and advanced feed rates. This increases material removal rates while maintaining fine tolerances and reducing thermal distortion.
Some CNC setups incorporate in-process measuring systems (like laser scanners or probe-based systems) to check the part’s dimensions as it’s being machined. These systems can send real-time data back to the machine, allowing for automatic adjustments during production.
CNC machines with automated tool changers enhance efficiency by switching tools automatically without operator intervention. This allows for uninterrupted multi-operation machining without downtime, improving productivity in complex jobs with several cutting tools.
- Real Impact
Words from Clients
See how global OEMs and sourcing heads describe their experience with our scalable execution.
“Quick turnaround and solid quality.”
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“Great service, fair price, and the parts worked perfectly in our assembly.”
“Top-notch machining and fast shipping. Very satisfied with the results.”
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“Frigate delivered high-quality parts at a competitive price. The instant quote tool is a huge plus for us!”
“We appreciate the precision and quality of the machined components in the recent delivery—they meet our specifications perfectly and demonstrate Frigate’s capability for excellent workmanship.”
“Flawless execution from quote to delivery.”
“I am absolutely happy to work with supplier like Frigate who were quite proactive & result oriented . Frigate has high willingness team who has strong know how & their passion towards the products & process were absolutely thrilling.”
“The precision on these parts is impressive, and they arrived ahead of schedule. Frigate’s process really stands out!”
“Parts were exactly as spec’d, and the instant quote made budgeting a breeze.”
“Good value for the money.”
“The finish was perfect, and the team was easy to work with.”
“Working with Frigate has been great. Their proactive, results-driven approach and expertise shine through in every project. It's been a pleasure collaborating with them.”
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- Precision Surface Outcomes
Machined Finishes Built for Performance
We apply micro-abrasive flow polishing, chemical deburring, and profile honing to improve contact surfaces and extend wear life in sliding or load-bearing parts.
Anodizing
Give your aluminum parts a tough, corrosion-resistant shield with anodizing, reaching surface hardness up to HV 500, while enhancing electrical insulation and durability.
Mechanical Finishing
Smooth out imperfections and refine surfaces to Ra 0.2 µm or better with mechanical finishing techniques like grinding, polishing, and bead blasting.
Heat Treatment
Boost material strength and hardness by heat treating parts at temperatures up to 1100°C, ensuring they meet the mechanical demands of your application.
Electroplating
Add protective or functional metal coatings with electroplating, delivering consistent layers as precise as ±2 µm for improved corrosion resistance and conductivity.
Our Machined Products
We support your production needs with CNC-machined parts, subassemblies, and performance-critical components.
- Machining Access
CNC Machining with Export-Control Awareness
Upload part drawings for firearm or defense accessory components with dimensional tolerances, material requirements, and export jurisdiction markings.
CNC Milling
Support for defense-grade aluminum and hardened steel components with tight toolpaths, high rigidity setups, and traceable CAD-to-part transitions.
- Achieve repeatability under ±0.01 mm for scope rail interfaces
- Maximize throughput using 5-axis indexed milling for complex brackets
CNC Turning
We perform high-precision turning for rotational weapon components like bushings, suppressor parts, and lock rings.
- Handle billet diameters up to ⌀500 mm in hardened steel
- Continuous bar-feed turning with auto-deburring options
- Material Knowledge
CNC Machining Materials
We machine hardened tool steels, aluminum alloys, and performance metals suited for high-impact, corrosion-resistant firearm and defense parts. Each alloy is chosen based on ballistic performance, thermal load, and machining response.
- Rockwell hardness over HRC 35 supports suppressor baffles and locking lugs
- Thermal expansion below 12 µm/m°C maintains zero shift under barrel heat
- Sulfur-enhanced steel improves machinability in trigger housing components
A2 Tool Steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium steel known for its toughness and wear resistance. It’s ideal for producing durable, high-strength parts that can withstand heavy use.
Aluminum is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal with good machinability. Because of its strength-to-weight ratio, it’s commonly used in aerospace, automotive, and various industrial applications.
Brass is a copper-zinc alloy known for its machinability and corrosion resistance. It’s used for components requiring precise detailing and good mechanical properties.
Bronze is a copper-tin alloy with excellent wear resistance and strength. It’s often used for bushings, bearings, and other friction-prone components.
Cast Iron is known for its high wear resistance and machinability. It’s used in heavy-duty applications such as machinery parts and engine components.
Copper offers excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. It’s used in applications requiring heat dissipation or electrical conductivity, such as electronic components.
Steel is a versatile material known for its strength and durability. It’s used in various applications, from construction to automotive parts.
Titanium is a lightweight, high-strength metal with excellent corrosion resistance. It’s used in aerospace, medical implants, and high-performance engineering applications.
Stainless Steel offers high corrosion resistance and strength. It’s widely used in applications ranging from kitchen equipment to industrial machinery.
Zinc is a ductile and corrosion-resistant metal known for its excellent machinability, especially in its alloy forms. It's often used for components requiring intricate details, good surface finish, and precise dimensions, commonly found in automotive, hardware, and electrical applications.
- Fitment Accuracy
Engineering Tolerances for Functional Assurance
Our process ensures uniform material removal, stress relief, and fitment precision required for consistent engagement between moving or mounted assemblies.
- Achieve flatness of 0.01 mm across recoil lugs and buffer interfaces
- Machine concentricity of 0.005 mm for barrel thread alignment
- Support long receiver rails up to 1,000 mm with minimal deflection
- Deliver matched-hole tolerances of ±0.005 mm for upper-lower fit pairs
- Enable short-run production for mounts, optics interfaces, and housings
- Defense-Grade Compliance
CNC Machining Meets Critical Certification Protocol
Frigate’s CNC machining capabilities align with ITAR, DFARS, and OEM-specified certifications across weapon system parts and tactical accessories. Our protocols support lot-level traceability, process control, and third-party validation. All certifications and procedures are reviewed periodically against current export and defense contract frameworks.
- Complies with documentation and marking needs for controlled technical data
- Includes run traceability and machine parameters for each production lot
- Verifies heat treatment and coating conformity per spec before release
Supports full QMS control and traceability for all milled and turned components.
Compliant with aerospace-level machining documentation for defense firearm applications.
Excludes lead and hazardous materials in accessory components for non-lethal defense products.
Applies where relevant to electronic defense accessories shipped to EEA regions.
Applies to parts receiving specialized thermal treatment or surface finishing.
Valid for defense systems intersecting automotive weapon mounts and tactical platforms.
Supports accessory housings involving powered optics and electronic triggers.
- We export to 12+ countries
Frigate’s Global Presence
Frigate takes pride in facilitating “Make in India for the globe“. As our global network of Frigaters provides virtually limitless capacity, and through our IoT enabled platform your parts go directly into production. By digitally and technologically enabling “the silent pillars of the economy” MSME and SME manufacturing industries, we are able to tap the huge potential for manufacturing to bring the best results for our clients.
100,000+
Parts Manufactured
250+
Frigaters
2000+
Machines
450+
Materials
25+
Manufacturing Process
- Testing & Quality Protocols
Quality Testing Standards for CNC Machining Services
To measure the roundness of cylindrical features, ensuring they meet tolerance requirements.
To check internal surfaces for flatness, critical for sealing and assembly purposes.
To identify burrs or sharp edges that may affect assembly or safety.
To ensure that complex profiles (e.g., contours, curves) conform to design specifications.
To check the topography and texture of the surface, ensuring it meets the required specifications for function or aesthetics.
To verify that the surface hardness depth meets the required specifications for wear resistance.
To measure internal stresses that could lead to deformation or failure during or after machining.
To verify grain structure, inclusions, and material consistency, ensuring the part meets performance requirements.
- Showcased Products
CNC Machined Parts for Firearms & Defense
We build in-line process verification and real-time thermal correction into every batch. See examples of finished components used in firing systems, rail mounts, electronic housings, and tactical attachments.
Other Industries We Serve
We deliver machining support across sectors that require consistency, material reliability, and tight dimensional control.
- Solid Progress
Our Manufacturing Metrics
Frigate brings stability, control, and predictable performance to your sourcing operations through a structured multi-vendor system.
2.8X
Sourcing Cycle Speed
Frigate’s pre-qualified network shortens decision time between RFQ and PO placement.
94%
On-Time Delivery Rate
Structured planning windows and logistics-linked schedules improve project-level delivery reliability.
4X
Multi-Part Consolidation
We enable part family batching across suppliers to reduce fragmentation.
22%
Quality Rejection Rate
Multi-level quality checks and fixed inspection plans lower non-conformities.
30%
Procurement Costs
Optimized supplier negotiations and bulk order strategies reduce your overall sourcing expenses.
20%
Manual Processing Time
Automation of sourcing and supplier management significantly reduces time spent on manual tasks.
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Having Doubts? Our FAQ
Check all our Frequently Asked Questions in CNC Machining
Frigate uses live-axis compensation and reinforced tailstock support to stabilize long-barrel receivers during CNC turning. A custom mandrel alignment system ensures bore concentricity throughout the length. Cutting speeds are synchronized to the natural harmonic frequency of the barrel stock to reduce whip and internal chatter. Each receiver undergoes optical bore inspection and concentricity validation against a zero-runout master. This guarantees consistent fitment and accuracy under repeated firing loads.
Frigate uses synchronized coolant pulsing and segmented tool paths to limit thermal buildup in suppressor baffle cuts. Material pre-conditioning reduces residual stress before final contouring. Titanium and Inconel parts are finish-milled using low-rpm, high-torque passes to prevent hot-spot distortion. Each suppressor core is laser-profiled post-machining to confirm axial symmetry and wall thickness consistency. This maintains performance under sustained thermal cycling in field use.
Yes, Frigate uses vacuum workholding combined with multi-axis probe verification to maintain tight flatness and angular tolerances in scope rail mounts. Rail slots are cut using climb milling to prevent surface lift. A 3D CMM validation checks every critical axis for perpendicularity and rail alignment. Final mounts are sample-tested on calibrated alignment jigs. This process ensures repeatable optical zeroing across batches.
Frigate machines alloy bolts using synchronized threading cycles and flank relief control to avoid stress concentration. Tool inserts with controlled rake angles reduce heat input during thread passes. Real-time torque monitoring flags deviation from preset force windows, which helps prevent material hardening or burr formation. Final threads are gauged using pitch micrometers and verified against go/no-go ring gauges. This maintains function reliability under repeated cycling.
Frigate applies synchronized twin-pallet setups to alternate load-unload cycles during frame machining. High-speed tool changers and path-optimized CAM programs shorten non-cutting time. Each tool path uses acceleration smoothing to prevent corner overshoot. Laser referencing resets fixture zero points without manual touch-off. Final parts pass digital profile scanning to confirm cut accuracy. This method balances speed with dimensional fidelity.
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LOCATIONS
Global Sales Office
818, Preakness lane, Coppell, Texas, USA – 75019
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
Other Locations
- Bhilai
- Chennai
- Texas, USA
