Manufacturing Articles

CNC (Computer Numerical Machines) has transformed modern manufacturing. It allows the manufacturer to produce components of extraordinary geometric complexity, with exacting precision. From aerospace turbine blades to custom medical implants, complex geometry CNC machining is at the intersection of advanced engineering, digital design, and precision toolpath technology. CNC machines have become indispensable across every manufacturer […]

In the world of contract aerospace CNC manufacturing, flexible, modern equipment is one of the important factors that defines capabilities and determines success. Contract manufacturers must be agile as they navigate the challenges of the aerospace marketplace where flexibility is an essential attribute. Customers products and schedules are almost always in a state of change. […]

Combining automation and CNC machining are becoming necessary steps in the aerospace manufacturing process. The driving impetus for this initiative, is to achieve higher productivity, more consistent product, and added competitiveness.  Adding automation to CNC machines can be a game-changer.  It takes traditional CNC machining and transforms it from a labor-intensive process into an efficient, […]

Intrex Aerospace has been providing precision CNC machined components for over 40 years. Over that length of time, we have fielded questions and requests that cover a broad scope of what we can provide and what we cannot. We thought it would be helpful to provide our existing and potential new customers our responses to […]

CNC Machining is a cornerstone of the defense industry. Its significance and impact within this market sector continues to grow. CNC machines produce tight components for aircraft, space, naval vessels and advanced weaponry. Because of the higher levels of precision achieved by utilizing CNC machining technology, it further improves the quality of components needed in […]

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining has transformed modern manufacturing. It has dramatically improved precision, consistency, and increased throughput. One of the significant benefits of CNC machining is the positive impact on waste reduction. Properly implemented, it minimizes the amount of raw-material scrap and reduces the need for part rework, thus CNC machining helps reduce waste. […]

One of the challenges of being an aerospace contract manufacturer is managing the introduction of new production parts, without disrupting the normal flow of ongoing production. In contract aerospace manufacturing, schedules are almost never static. The reality is, even with customer LTA’s (Long Term Agreements) many deliveries of the identified parts or families of parts, […]

The reality of the current aerospace and defense supply chain is complex and ever changing. It can present real challenges to aerospace contract manufacturers. OEM’s and Tier 1 suppliers are ever assessing their manufacturing supply partnerships with a focus  on resilience, responsiveness and strategic fit. The contract manufacturers that recognize the challenge (and opportunity) and […]

Recently much of the conversation regarding aerospace manufacturing has been focused on tariffs. It is an important and complex subject that is currently being worked through and depending on the amount of USA content has varying degrees of impact on aerospace manufacturing companies. Without dismissing the tariff subject, we would like to bring up a […]

In today’s aerospace manufacturing environment, cybersecurity is becoming more critical than ever. It goes well beyond being just an IT concern. It plays a key role in the aerospace contract manufacturing (CM) business.  As a CM to the aerospace/space/defense markets, our goods and services serve as a vital link to our customer and ultimately to […]