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W Machine Works parts have been placed in hundreds of aerospace & defense units spanning almost five decades.
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4 Reasons To Trust W Machine Works With Your Next Project
Fast Lead Time
Lead time is a competitive advantage. W Machine Works invests in Equipment, People, Processes, Innovation and Collaboration to increase throughput.
Superior Quality
W Machine Works supports a quality culture that focuses on continual quality improvement. Key elements of our quality culture are employee development, process improvement, and supplying employees with the tools to exceed.
True Customer Support
We are accountable to our customers and their satisfaction. Our employees work together utilizing a sophisticated ERP system providing control over the entire manufacturing process.
Competitive Pricing
We believe in competitive manufacturing. Our goal is to use our comprehensive knowledge in manufacturing, employee development, and process improvement to reduce our customer’s costs and remain their supplier of choice.
Technology
W Machine Works invests in only the right machine tool to meet customer demands for quality and delivery. Palletized 5-axis mills allow W Machine to manufacture unattended. This capability drives price and lead time reductions.
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Quality Management System
W Machine Works is an organization focused on quality through process and employee development. Our Quality Management System is certified to both the ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
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Programs We Serve
The parts and assemblies we manufacture support today’s most important aerospace and defense programs: M230 Cannon, , Apache AH-64, F-35, 737Max, 777, 787, A320Neo, A330, A350 and many more.
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CNC Machining for Creating Custom Valve Bodies
Custom valve bodies are essential for regulating fluid flow, pressure, and performance in aerospace, defense, and advanced industrial applications. At W Machine Works, we use CNC machining to produce high-precision custom valve bodies that meet tight tolerances and specifications with repeatability and reliability...
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Housing Assemblies for the Aerospace Industry
Housings for the aerospace industry are precision mechanical parts that play an essential role in the function of aircraft. Assemblies are designed as a protective enclosure or surrounding frame; these expertly machined parts are used to protect the more sensitive or smaller components that are crucial to the function of different systems in a plane...
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Environmentally Responsible CNC Machining for Aviation and Aerospace
Aviation and aerospace manufacturers have a lot to live up to. Along with exacting requirements for precision, performance, and quality, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to do their jobs in a responsible manner. Here at W Machine Works, we are proud to accept and fulfill that responsibility, and our company-wide culture of sustainability, safety, and quality...
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Unattended 5-Axis Machining: Custom Aerospace Parts Done Faster, Cheaper, More Precisely
Precision, speed, and reliability are non-negotiables in aerospace manufacturing. From avionics enclosures to engine parts, every component must meet or exceed the highest standards. To remain competitive, manufacturers are constantly innovating and improving their processes to get parts to market faster and at a lower cost...
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Titanium Machining for Aerospace & Defense: Precision, Performance, and Innovation
Titanium, with its unique properties, has become a material of choice for many aerospace and defense applications. However, machining titanium can present challenges that require advanced technology and expertise. This article explores the significance of titanium in aerospace and defense...
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Custom Aerospace Component Manufacturer
Precision is key when it comes to aerospace components because they play a crucial role in both the safety and performance of an aircraft. This is why at W Machine Works, we take great pride in our ability to deliver parts that not only meet your specifications but also meet the industry's high standards....
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Precision Cylinder Manufacturing for the Aerospace Industry
W Machine Works provides precision cylinder manufacturing services for aerospace applications through advanced technology and decades of experience. The aerospace industry requires precision cylinders which must exhibit both precision and repeatable results and high-quality standards...
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W Machine Works Expands Capabilities with Matsuura MAM72-42V
At W Machine Works, our commitment to delivering top-tier precision components for the aerospace and defense sectors drives every investment we make. Our manufacturing operations have gained the Matsuura MAM72-42V 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center as their newest addition...
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CNC West Magazine: W Machine Works - Harnessing Technology and Trust to Shape the Future
In the foothills of San Fernando Valley, nestled among Southern California's legacy of aerospace innovation, W Machine Works is doing more than keeping up with change—they're engineering it from within. Founded in 1978 in a modest garage by Wolfgang Neckien, a German immigrant with little more than grit and a machinist's know-how, W Machine Works has grown into a 30,000-square-foot high-tech machine shop...
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Aerospace and Defense CNC Machining
At W Machine Works we don’t just strive for precision, we built our whole operation around it. Our forty years of experience allows us to focus on CNC machining of high-performance metal components for leading-edge aerospace and defense programs worldwide. Our defense work stands as our foundation while we take equal pride in our achievements in the commercial aerospace sector...
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Understanding 5-Axis Aerospace Machining
Components used in aircrafts and spacecrafts operate under extreme conditions and any design specification error threatens both the safety and performance of these systems. That's where 5-axis machining comes into play. Modern aerospace production relies on this sophisticated manufacturing method to produce complex parts with unrivaled precision and dependability...
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Enhancing Connectivity for a More Efficient Future in Aerospace Part Manufacturing
Our dedication, at W Machine Works, extends beyond manufacturing to include innovation in the technology that powers our operational processes. Our network received an upgrade when we implemented Wi-Fi 7 technology along with advanced switching infrastructure throughout our facility.Our team will experience uninterrupted connectivity...
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CNC Machining for Precision Aerospace Parts Manufacturing
Aerospace manufacturing requires exceptional precision and stringent tolerances along with materials that perform at high levels. W Machine Works offers CNC machining services for aerospace components that adhere to strict industry standards. Our extensive 40-year experience enables us to produce complicated parts and sub-assemblies used by the aviation and defense industries...
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Manufacturing Manifolds for the Aviation Industry
Behind manifold production stands aerospace precision machining that guarantees these components conform to the exacting tolerances of the aircraft industry. W Machine Works CNC machining for aerospace components using 5-axis milling and 5-axis machining to create geometries of extreme precision. Machines can be tuned to the specific requirements of the newer aircraft...
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Advancing Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing with Palletized 5-Axis Mills
W Machine Works, an Aerospace Parts Manufacturer and Defense Parts Manufacturer, believes in taking precision and efficiency to new heights. W Machine Works provides precision machining for aerospace clients and CNC machining for defense industries. Their key advantage comes from their utilization of the state-of-the-art palletized 5-axis mills...
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W Machine Works supports the Mission of Our Military and Allied Forces
At W Machine Works, we manufacture a part for the Lockheed Martin AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) program and are proud to play a role in providing security for the United States and its allies. We’re proud to work with Lockheed Martin to provide the support for strengthening the military and defense of allied forces...
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Exciting News! Our Investment in State-of-the-art Technological Equipment
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the Aerospace and Defense Industry quality products on time, we are thrilled to share some exciting news: W Machine Works has recently made a significant investment in state-of-the-art equipment! A twin turret turning center, a milling machine, and two CMMS have been purchased and delivered in time for 2024...
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