Defense Work
Given the mission-critical nature of military and defense equipment, there is no room for error in the machining process. Machinery, weaponry, and other solutions for the defense sector must perform reliably in a variety of harsh environmental conditions. Creating parts and components for these applications requires a shop that can handle challenging materials and precision tolerances.
At Shoemaker Mfg Solutions, we have a fleet of computer numerical control (CNC) equipment, skilled manual machinists, and an array of metal fabrication and finishing capabilities that allow us to achieve superior results on challenging defense projects. With more than 60 years of machining, welding, and metal fabrication experience, our team can handle even the toughest projects. Through thorough communication and on-site visits, we will take every step to understand the unique details of your project.
CNC Machining for the Defense Industry
Shoemaker Mfg Solutions offers a fully equipped machine shop to serve the needs of the defense sector. Our extensive machining capabilities and value-added services enable us to produce high-quality goods that meet and exceed defense industry standards. Our machining services include:
- CNC machining
- CNC laser cutting (metal)
- CNC milling
- CNC turning
- 4-axis machining
- Conventional/manual machining
We also offer a variety of other metal fabrication and finishing capabilities, such as:
- #4 brush finish
- #7 mechanical mirror finish
- Anodizing
- Bending (7-axis press brake)
- Black oxide
- Chem film
- Cold sawing
- Custom metal fabrication
- Dry film lubricants
- Faro arm measuring system
- Galvanizing
- Hard coat
- Heat treating
- Helicoil installation
- Honing
- Magnetic particle testing
- Metal shearing (1/4” by 10’)
- Micro View Vision Measuring System
- Metal polishing
- Non-destructive testing
- Non-directional finish
- Passivation
- PEM insertion
- Penetrant inspection
- Powder coating
- Stress relieving
- TIG and MIG welding
- Wet paint
- Zinc plating
We adhere to numerous industry standards and best practices that guide us in our pursuit of quality and superior service. Some of these include:
- AS9100/ISO 9001
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- NAVSEA Welding
- American Welding Society (AWS) Welding
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section 9 Welding
Defense Applications for CNC Machining
Our team at Shoemaker Mfg Solutions has built an extensive range of parts and components for defense industry equipment and systems. Here is a comprehensive list of solutions we have created for military and defense applications:
- Panel screws
- Cradle cam plates
- Secondary contacts
- Mounting plates
- Panels
- Cradle track supports
- Bushings
- Contacts
- Special nuts
- Bus bars
- Bus adapters
- Studs
- Tulip studs
- Pans
- Spacers
- Fuse splitter plates
- Gusset
- Guides
- Pivot bushings
- Reinforcement bars
- Double start screws
- Disconnects
- Panel stops
- Supports
- Nut block
- Hex head bolts
- Rollers
- Terminals
- Screws
- Standoffs
- Positioning bars
- Positioning hooks
- Cable exit guides
- Female contacts
- Male contacts
- Special screws
- Spring guides
- Stiffeners
- Washers
- Double washer
- Track extensions
- Air vent spacers
- Gaskets
- Weld test strips
- Weld test plates
- Straps
- Track stops
- Anchor bolt plates
- Alignment pins
- Contact pins
- Lead blocks
- Locking blocks
- Cradle shutter rods
- Door stops
- Wire troughs
- Conduit brackets
- Shelves
- Shutter arm stops
- Links
- Gland plates
- Vent housings
- Terminal block plates
- Adapters
- Sensor brackets
- Covers
- Photo supports
- Grab rail supports
- Name plates
- IPM connector studs
- Spring retainers
- Fuse supports
- Shields
- Bus bars
- Bus jumpers
- Emergency stop switch covers
- Air filter flanges
- Retaining clips
- Square nuts
- Troughs
- Cradle leads
- Flanged leads
- Lead block assemblies
- Arc plates
- Arc chute assemblies
- Bolts
- Gasket retainers
- Rivets
- Holders
- Wrenches
- Symbol 1485 wrenches
- Enclosures
- MS17832
- MS17831
- Cams
- Load terminals
- Shutter guide blocks
- Spring cups
- Toggle pins
- Shoulder bolts
- Linkage pins
- Defeaters
- Toggle pins
- Lead studs
- Drain pans
- Drill fixtures
- Brake drums
- Lift tables
- Tubes
- Hinges
- Locking discs
- Collars
- Flat washers
- Clamps
- Protective caps
- Operating screws
- Shaft supports
- Bearing late
About Shoemaker Mfg Solutions
Established in 1958, Shoemaker Mfg Solutions is a premier manufacturer of complex assemblies and components for demanding industries such as the defense sector. We have developed a reputation over more than 60 years in business for superior service and dependability. To see how Shoemaker can assist you with your defense project, please contact us today.