IndustryAerospace

Aerospace

High-precision components and manufacturing

We serve manufacturers of structural components and precision machined parts for the aerospace industry, a sector with no margin for error and where material traceability is mandatory. These applications demand high-strength aluminum, high-performance alloy steels and stainless steels selected for their strength-to-weight ratio, dimensional stability and behavior under fatigue and temperature. At NAT MAC we supply these materials with the quality, certification and documentation the sector requires, in forms suited to precision machining. We add cut-to-size services, including waterjet, which does not alter the material's properties, and technical advice to meet the strictest specifications, helping every component meet the safety and performance requirements of the industry.

Main features
Materials for high-strength, precision components.
Machining and fabrication processes with tight tolerances.
Dimensional inspection and control of components and tooling.

What is made in this industry?

Structural components
High-strength supports, brackets and assembly parts.
Machined parts
Components produced by precision CNC machining.
Shafts and bushings
Mechanical parts made to tight dimensional tolerances.
Supports and hardware
Fastening and connection elements used in subassemblies.
Fixtures
Devices used for positioning, clamping and assembly.
Tooling
Dies, molds and tools used during manufacturing.
Inspection templates
Devices used for dimensional verification and control.
Auxiliary components
Aluminum, steel and stainless parts for secondary systems.
Production tooling
Tools and fixtures used during fabrication and assembly.

Featured products

4140 Steel4140 SteelGeneral use4340 Steel4340 SteelDemanding applications8620 Steel8620 SteelCarburized gears304L Stainless Steel304L Stainless SteelFood industry316L Stainless Steel316L Stainless SteelChemical and pharmaceutical industryA2 SteelA2 SteelCold workD2 SteelD2 SteelCold workH13 SteelH13 SteelHot workM2 SteelM2 SteelHigh-speed steel (HSS)M4 SteelM4 SteelHigh-speed steel (HSS)6061 aluminum6061 aluminumStructures and precision machining7075 Aluminum7075 AluminumMaximum structural strengthC17200 CopperC17200 CopperBeryllium copper (Class 4)C17510 CopperC17510 CopperBeryllium copper (Class 3)Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)Ultra-high-performance, maximum-temperature semi-crystalline thermoplasticTeflon (PTFE)Teflon (PTFE)Non-stick, chemically inert fluoropolymerAcetal (POM)Acetal (POM)High-stiffness, dimensionally stable polyacetalPET PolyesterPET PolyesterSemi-crystalline polyethylene terephthalate, rigid and highly stablePolycarbonate (PC)Polycarbonate (PC)Transparent thermoplastic with extremely high impact resistanceG10 / FR4G10 / FR4Flame-retardant glass-epoxy laminate (Class F)G11G11High-temperature glass-epoxy laminate (Class H)Nylon HS blueNylon HS blueCast polyamide 6 with UV and heat protectionPrimalloy™Primalloy™Starrett bi-metal band saw blade with Extended Life (EXT) treatment for maximum fatigue life.Intenss™ PRO-VTHIntenss™ PRO-VTHStarrett bi-metal band saw blade with variable tooth height and set for fast cuts.NATCUT™ M51-PNATCUT™ M51-PPowder-metallurgy M51 bi-metal band saw blade with pointed tooth for high-hardness materials.NATCUT™ M51-TNATCUT™ M51-TM51 bi-metal band saw blade with tensile tooth for structural shapes and high-hardness materials.Advanz™ MC5Advanz™ MC5Starrett carbide band saw blade with high/low sequence (5 chips) for alloys and aerospace.Advanz™ MC7Advanz™ MC7Starrett carbide band saw blade with progressive ground trapezoidal tooth (7 chips) for difficult steels.Advanz™ TSAdvanz™ TSStarrett carbide band saw blade with triple chip geometry and aggressive rake angle, general purpose.Advanz™ CSAdvanz™ CSStarrett triple-chip carbide band saw blade with negative rake for hardened materials.CONDACUT®CONDACUT®Specialty lubrication for precision cutting and machiningMECAGREEN®MECAGREEN®Plant-based water-soluble machining fluidsPOLYBIO®POLYBIO®Soluble oils for multi-metal machining and grindingCalipersCalipersOutside, inside, depth and step measurement, with digital or vernier reading.MicrometersMicrometersHigh-precision outside measurement, with carbide faces and electronic models.Inside and depth gagesInside and depth gagesDepth of holes, slots and steps.Indicators and dial gagesIndicators and dial gagesDial and digital indicators for tolerance verification.Bore gagesBore gagesInside diameter measurement, including 3-point AccuBore.SquaresSquaresSquareness and right-angle verification in the shop.Rules and parallelsRules and parallelsLayout, alignment and reference surfaces.Protractors and angle gagesProtractors and angle gagesPrecise angle measurement and layout.Dividers and layout toolsDividers and layout toolsLayout, dimension transfer and long distances.Height gagesHeight gagesVertical layout and measurement on a granite surface plate.Hardness testersHardness testersPortable and bench hardness testing.Thickness and coating gagesThickness and coating gagesWall and coating thicknessSurface roughness testersSurface roughness testersRoughness measurement (Ra, Rz…)M1® LubricantM1® LubricantMulti-purpose oil that cleans, penetrates, lubricates and protects against corrosion.MVR 300 · Vision systemMVR 300 · Vision systemVision measurement, manual operationMVR 300 FOV · Full field of viewMVR 300 FOV · Full field of viewField-of-view (FOV) measurementAVR vision systemsAVR vision systemsAutomated vision measurement (CNC)AVR 200 FOV · Full field of viewAVR 200 FOV · Full field of viewAutomatic + field of view (FOV)AVR 300 · Vision systemAVR 300 · Vision systemAutomated vision measurement (CNC)AVR 300 FOV · Full field of viewAVR 300 FOV · Full field of viewAutomatic + field of view (FOV)AVR 400 · Vision systemAVR 400 · Vision systemAutomated measurement, larger rangeAVR 400 FOV · Full field of viewAVR 400 FOV · Full field of viewAutomatic + field of view (FOV)AVX 550 · Vision systemAVX 550 · Vision systemAutomated measurement for large partsHDV 250 · Video comparatorHDV 250 · Video comparatorBenchtop video measurementHDV 400 · Video comparatorHDV 400 · Video comparatorBenchtop video measurementHDV 500 · Video comparatorHDV 500 · Video comparatorFloor-model video measurementKMR 200 · Video inspectionKMR 200 · Video inspectionEconomical video measurementKMR 200 Mx · Video inspectionKMR 200 Mx · Video inspectionVideo measurement, Mx versionKMR M3 · Video inspectionKMR M3 · Video inspectionVideo measurement with MetLogix M3KMR-FOV · Full field of viewKMR-FOV · Full field of viewField-of-view (FOV) measurementHB400 · Optical comparatorHB400 · Optical comparatorBenchtop horizontal, single lens, screen 16\HD400 · Optical comparatorHD400 · Optical comparatorHorizontal benchtop with dual-lens capability.HF600 · Optical comparatorHF600 · Optical comparatorHorizontal floor model for larger parts.HF750 · Optical comparatorHF750 · Optical comparatorHorizontal floor model with greater capacity than the HF600.Profile360 · 2D profileProfile360 · 2D profileNon-contact in-line 2D profileProfile360 Blue · Blue laserProfile360 Blue · Blue laserIn-line 2D profile with blue laserProfile360 Pipe · Pipe and tubeProfile360 Pipe · Pipe and tubeTube and profile measurementProfile360 Sheet · SheetProfile360 Sheet · SheetSheet/plate thickness and profileSurface360 · Surface finishSurface360 · Surface finishNon-contact roughness and textureSL4 · Laser line sensorsSL4 · Laser line sensorsHigh-speed, high-resolution sensorsIn-line profilometer (OLP)In-line profilometer (OLP)In-line tire/product profileBlue laser in-line profilometer (OLP)Blue laser in-line profilometer (OLP)In-line profile with blue laserOff-line profilometerOff-line profilometerSample profile in the laboratoryOff-line 3D profilometerOff-line 3D profilometer3D sample measurementTire360 · Tire industryTire360 · Tire industryTire profile and uniformityGreen tire uniformityGreen tire uniformityGreen tire controlCTWIST · Belt wearCTWIST · Belt wearBelt wear measurementSurface platesSurface platesReference plane for part inspection and layout.Surface plate standsSurface plate standsSteel stands that support and stabilize surface plates.Surface plate coversSurface plate coversCompact surfaces for portable inspection of small parts.Five-face master squaresFive-face master squaresX-Y-Z alignment verification on CNC and CMM.Tri-squaresTri-squaresEconomical option for checking machine and CMM axes.Angle platesAngle platesVertical workholding for inspection and machining.Straight edgesStraight edgesFlat reference edge, grades AA (laboratory) and A (inspection).Granite parallelsGranite parallelsMatched pairs for raising parts above the plate.Precision cubesPrecision cubesFlat and square on all six faces for parallelism and perpendicularity.V-blocksV-blocksMatched pairs with five faces for holding cylindrical parts.Surface plate cleanerSurface plate cleanerMaintenance to preserve granite surfaces.PlanekatorPlanekatorFlatness measurement with autocollimator-level accuracy.Repeat-O-MeterRepeat-O-MeterDetects local surface plate errors with a dial indicator.DFG · Digital force gageDFG · Digital force gageHandheld force measurement, no wireless connectivity.DFC · Force controllerDFC · Force controllerHandheld with Bluetooth connectivity.MTL-110 · Manual test frameMTL-110 · Manual test frameSingle column, for compact applications.MTL-330 · Manual test frameMTL-330 · Manual test frameSingle column with more capacity than the MTL-110.MTH · Manual test frameMTH · Manual test frameHigh-capacity single column.FMM · Motorized test frameFMM · Motorized test frameSingle column, optimized for high volume.MMS · Motorized test frameMMS · Motorized test frameSingle column, focused on ease of operation.MMD · Dual-column test frameMMD · Dual-column test frameHigh load capacity.