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FAQ

These are the questions our customers most frequently ask. Please visit the Contact Us page if you have any further questions and we'd be more than happy to help!

When were you incorporated?

We were initially incorporated in California in 1966, then we moved to Arizona in 1995 and incorporated here in 1996.

Are you American owned?

Yes.

What size business are you?

We are considered a small business.

Do you use an MRP system?

Yes, we use E2 Shop and are in the process of switching to IQMS for both the shop and front office staff. The go-live date is October 4th.

What is your turnover by industry?

For 2020, we were about 47% for aerospace, 47% for defense, 5% for marine, and 1% for medical.

What is your yearly revenue?

Please contact us if you would like to know more about our financials.

What tolerances are you capable of?

We are capable of tolerances down to 0.0001", though are most comfortable with 0.0002".

What materials do you machine?

We most often work with aluminum, titanium, superalloys (e.g. Inconel), steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, copper, and magnesium but are open to other metals and plastics.

Do you source material from outside the US?

No.

Do you do assemblies?

Yes, simple ones. We are looking to expand this capability in the future.

Do you have a capabilities list?

Yes, and you can download it by clicking here.

How big are your facilities?

Our total square footage is 8,270 with over 6,000 of that being allocated to manufacturing and stock space. We have 4 units: #7, 8, 9, and 12. Our main office in in suite 7, with some additional office space in 12;. Please check out the Our Facilities page for more information.

How many shifts do you have?

We have 2 shifts with the day crew and office in from 8 am - 4:30 pm and our night crew in from 2:30 pm - 11 pm.

Are you AS9100D and ISO9001 2015 certified?

Yes, you can download our certificate by clicking here.

Are you ITAR registered?

Yes, you can download our letter by clicking here. We are also registered with DDTC.

Are you registered on SAM?

Yes, find us by clicking here and searching our information.

Are you NIST 800-171 compliant?

Yes, and we are working on getting certification.

How do you ensure you meet your quality and delivery goals?

We place quality above all else in our priorities so to ensure that we maintain our 99.999% (or better) quality, we: over produce and scrap what does not conform (and take inventory of what is left), set universal tolerance standards based on our most stringent customer's expectations, provide annual training on AS9100 and ISO9001, regularly send our inspection equipment for calibration, fully utilize our ERP (E2), regularly send out open order reports, and implement continuous improvement measures to ensure all of your KPIs are improving.

What is your NAICS/SIC code?

Our primary NAICS code is 332721 (Precision Turned Product Manufacturing) and our SIC code is 3490 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products).

What is your CAGE code?

Our CAGE code is 8PZE1.

What is your DUNS number?

Our DUNS is 04-169-2435.

Which countries do you do business with?

We ship within the US as well as Mexico, Canada, the UK, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Do you have a Health and Safety Management System?

Yes, we have an MSDS binder and follow all OSHA requirements.

Do you have flow down procedures?

Yes, we include customer's requirements and information in our POs and T&Cs to our vendors.

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