Aerospace & Defense CNC Machining
Trusted Parts & Assemblies Since 1967
Shackelford Machine delivers mission-critical components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial applications. With over 60 years of family-owned expertise, we combine hard metal machining, lights-out CNC operations, and certified quality systems to provide components on-time, on-spec, and globally trusted.
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Our Capabilities
Assemblies
- Small-part assemblies with rivet sealing and precision fastening
- Build-to-print assemblies for aerospace and defense projects
- Integration with engineering and machining for turnkey solutions
Precision CNC Milling & Multi-Axis Machining
- 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling for large, intricate parts
- High-speed, close-tolerance machining for complex geometries
- Lights-out robotic operations for overnight, unmanned production
- Hard metals: titanium, stainless steel, Inconel, Toughmet, nickel bronze, and specialty alloys
CNC Turning
- Close-tolerance turning up to 16” diameter
- Mill-turn integration for complex geometries in a single setup
- Supports prototype and production runs efficiently
Engineering Services
- Design for manufacturability (DFM) and process planning
- First Article Inspection (FAI) and tolerance analysis
- Reverse engineering and prototyping
- Expertise for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial components
Inventory Management
- Demand-driven inventory levels optimized for customer requirements
- Integrated with production to support rapid fulfillment of parts and assemblies

Equipment & Technology
Shackelford Machine continuously invests in advanced machining equipment and inspection technology to maintain precision and efficiency:
- Mazak 5-axis i-800 CNC milling centers
- Hitachi Seiki turning centers
- Portable and model-based CMMs, digital gauges, and advanced metrology equipment
Industries We Serve
- Aerospace (Commercial & Defense): ITAR-compliant machining and assemblies
- Space Programs: Satellites, rockets, rovers, and advanced space components
- Homeland Security & Military Applications
- Industrial & Aftermarket OEMs
- Custom High-Tolerance Projects
