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Capability highlights

Everything procurement needs to qualify us as an aerospace or defense machining supplier — in one place.

CNC Precision
5-axis simultaneous milling and precision CNC turning for complex geometry. From prototype quantities to production runs.
Haas UMC-750SS — 30" × 20" × 20" travel, 15,000 RPM
Haas ST-20Y — turning to 10" dia, live tooling, Y-axis
Positioning — ±0.0002" on critical features
Surface finish — 32 Ra achievable on aluminum and steel
AS9100 Compliance
AS9100-track quality system with documented procedures for aerospace and defense manufacturing. AS9102 FAI reporting, PPAP, and certificate of conformance formats available.
AS9100-track — current quality manual and procedures
AS9102 FAI — first article inspection reports to aerospace spec
ISO 9001:2015 — foundation certification active
Material certs — DFARS-compliant, AMS/MIL traceability
Tolerance Specs
Inspection-grade accuracy with Hexagon bridge-type CMM. Temperature-controlled CMM room. Full dimensional reports against your print.
CMM accuracy — 0.0001" (2.5 µm) on Hexagon
Critical features — ±0.0005" standard, tighter on validation
Reports — AS9102, PPAP, ballooned drawings, CMM printouts
Environment — temperature-controlled inspection room

Charlotte's aerospace machining partner

Apex Manufacturing Inc. is a precision CNC machining shop in Charlotte, NC, serving aerospace primes, defense subcontractors, and industrial buyers across the Southeast. We're ITAR-registered and operate under AS9100-track quality procedures — built for programs where first-time quality and documentation rigor are non-negotiable. For shops pursuing full AS9100D certification, our complete AS9100 Practical Guide Series covers risk-based thinking and QMS build-out, Rev D audit prep with Stage 1/Stage 2 readiness, and nonconformance handling and CAPA closure.

Our 7,500 sq ft facility houses a Haas UMC-750SS 5-axis machining center, a Haas ST-20Y CNC turning center with live tooling, and a Hexagon bridge-type CMM. Every critical-dimension part gets dimensionally verified in our temperature-controlled inspection room before it ships.

For aerospace and defense programs requiring DFARS-compliant material, we source domestic mill certifications with full traceability — no exceptions. If your RFQ specifies AS9102 FAI, PPAP, or certificate of conformance, we have the templates and procedures in place to deliver on schedule.

ITAR
DDTC registered, active status
AS9100
Quality system track — audit-ready procedures
CMM
Hexagon 0.0001" accuracy, temp-controlled room
Charlotte
7,500 sq ft facility, Southeast US coverage
Our AS9100 certification journey →

What we machine

From aerospace-grade aluminum to exotic superalloys — with the certs to prove it.

Aluminum
6061-T6, 7075-T6, 2024. Aerospace structural and housing applications. High-speed machining, excellent finish.
Titanium
Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5). Airframe brackets, weapon system housings. AMS 4928 material, DFARS-compliant sourcing.
Inconel & Nickel Alloys
Inconel 718, 625, Hastelloy C-276. Turbine components, exhaust systems, high-temp hardware.
Stainless & Tool Steel
303, 304, 316, 17-4 PH, A2, D2, S7, H13. PH grades heat-treated to spec. Hard milling up to 62 HRC.
Hardened Steel
4340, 4130, H900 condition. Structural fittings, actuator components, landing gear. Carbide tooling, flood coolant.
Exotic & Specialty
Tungsten alloys, Kovar, Mu-Metal, copper alloys. Rare material sourcing with full mill certs.
Case Study
New
AS9100 Certification Journey: How We Built an Aerospace-Grade QMS
14 months from decision to registration. Failed audits, DFARS pressure, and the measurable quality results that followed.
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