Manufacturing Support Services

Manufacturing Support Services

NobleTek, LLC’s Manufacturing Support Services are dedicated to helping aerospace companies achieve the highest standards in production through precision CNC programming, expert tool and fixture design, and advanced software support. Our quality-driven team of 13 CNC programmers focuses on accuracy, efficiency, and process improvement, enabling our clients to produce complex metallic and composite aerospace components with reliability and confidence. By leveraging the latest technology and a commitment to quality, NobleTek ensures that every part, tool, and process meets the demands of modern aerospace manufacturing.

CNC Programming - Metallic

NobleTek, LLC specializes in CNC programming for metallic aerospace components, covering both simple and complex parts. Our team of expert CNC programmers works with 3- to 5-axis mills to create precise metallic components for a range of aerospace applications. We offer machine fixture programming, simulation verification to ensure accuracy, and ongoing support for process improvement and shop floor operations. Additionally, we create digital tool libraries to streamline operations and improve efficiency, helping aerospace manufacturers optimize production with quality and precision.

• CNC programming of 3 to 5-axis large and small mills
• Simple, medium, and complex metallic aerospace components
• Machine fixture programming
• Machine simulation verification
• Process improvement and shop floor support
• Digital tool library creation

CNC Programming - Composite

Our CNC programming services for composite materials are tailored to meet the unique needs of aerospace structural components. NobleTek’s CNC programmers handle 5-axis gantry mills and waterjet machines to produce high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber parts, including frames, stringers, rocket casings, and interstage structures. With a focus on quality, we conduct machine probing, simulation verification, and provide shop floor support to optimize every production run. This includes manufacturing honeycomb core panels essential for aerospace structures, ensuring each component meets exacting aerospace standards.

• CNC Programming of 5-axis gantry style mills and waterjet machines
• Large aerospace carbon fiber Structural Components (Frames, Stringers, Rocket Casings, Rocket Interstage Structures)
• Aerospace honeycomb core panels
• Machine Probing and Machine Simulation Verification
• Process Improvement and Shop Floor Support

Tool and Fixture Design

NobleTek, LLC provides specialized tool and fixture design services to support aerospace manufacturing. Our team creates complex machine restraint fixtures (MRFs), composite layup tools, and trim tools that ensure stability and precision during production. We also design stretch form tools that accommodate the unique forming requirements of aerospace components, enabling precise and efficient manufacturing of complex shapes. Each fixture and tool is developed with an understanding of aerospace specifications, ensuring they meet industry demands for durability and accuracy.

• Complex Machine Restraint Fixture (MRF) Design
• Composite Layup Tool Design
• Composite Trim Tool Design
• Stretch Form Tool Design

Software

To support our manufacturing services, NobleTek, LLC uses advanced software tools, including Dassault Systemes CATIA V5, Siemens NX, and CappsNC, for high-precision programming and modeling. We utilize Vericut Simulation, Optimization, and Machine Model Creation for in-depth validation and testing, ensuring that every component is manufactured to exact specifications. Additionally, Q-Checker is employed to verify compliance with quality standards, allowing us to maintain consistency and reliability across all CNC programming and tool design projects.

• CATIA V5
• Siemens NX
• Vericut Simulation
• Vericut Optimization
• Vericut Machine Model Creation
• Q-Checker

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