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Aluminum Heat Treating & Aging Complex CNC Machining - 3, 4, & 5 Axis Sheet Metal Forming and Manufacturing Waterjet Cutting & Profile Nesting Assembly, Deburr, and Manual Machining Services Engineering Services and Tool Design Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Quality Assurance FEATURED AFG CLIENTS Aerospace Fabrications of Georgia, Inc. fabricates, markets and distributes products of the highest quality, resulting in recognition of AFG as a quality leader in the commercial and military aerospace industry. Some of our current customers include: The Boeing Company, Lockheed-Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace, CPI Aerostructures, ST Aerospace, Fokker, Piper Aircraft, Derco Aerospace, and BF Goodrich Aerospace. Learn More >> AWARDS and RECOGNITION Gulfstream– Top Performing Supplier of the Year – – Preferred Supplier of the Year – Boeing IDS– Recognition for Outstanding Support on the C-17.

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All American Racers (AAR) was founded in 1965 by Dan Gurney and Carroll Shelby with backing from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a race car company. AAR has transitioned to specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced composite and metal structures for the defense and space industries, serving as a one-stop-shop for design, machining, fabrication, assembly and validation testing. In September 2021, AAR was acquired by Charger Investment Partners to provide growth and diversification for the APEX Space & Defense business.

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Aluminum Precision Products (APP) is an employee-owned company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, with additional facilities in Oxnard. It is an international leader in aluminum precision forgings, providing solutions from engineering to final assembly for aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and industrial markets. APP holds AS-9100, QS-9000, and Nadcap accreditations and has over 490 staff.

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American Tool and Mold (ATM), located in Clearwater, Florida, is a woman-owned business specializing in precision mold manufacturing and engineering services for the aerospace, medical, consumer products, and electronics industries. ATM is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 and is an ITAR-registered company.

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ACT Aerospace is an aerospace and defense manufacturing company based in Gunnison, Utah, founded in 1985 by Roland Christensen as Applied Composite Technology. It focuses on advanced composite structures and is vertically integrated, handling projects from design and tooling through fabrication, testing, and final assembly. It is part of the Thermal Group.

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Astro Tool Corp. manufactures precision connector service and assembly tooling for military and aerospace programs, computers, and medical applications. Founded on precision and military-grade performance, the company has been listed on the Qualified Parts Listing (QPL-22520) since 1969 and traces roots to the original Buchanan indent-crimp tool lineage. Tools are designed and assembled in the United States and maintain compliance with ISO9001 and AS9000 standards.

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Auer Precision, founded in 1972, is a contract manufacturing company specializing in Class-A high precision die cutting (stamping), close tolerance machining and tooling solutions. It serves industries including semiconductor packaging, mass spectrometry, medical diagnostic devices and power generation, with ISO 13485 and 9001:2015 certified facilities in Mesa, Arizona.

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Latecoere's Delta, British Columbia, Canada site is the former site of Avcorp Industries Inc., which Latecoere acquired in November 2022. The site has a 65-year track record and supplies major airframe structures to aircraft manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers in commercial, defense and business jet markets. Key capabilities include tool design, metal processing, component fabrication, systems integration and assembly, supported by in-house NDI, tooling and engineering resources.

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Omega Corporation is the parent brand behind two manufacturers, Omega Castings and Omega Tool & Machine, headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan. Omega Castings, founded in 1975 by Robert Cutshall, produces alloy castings and assemblies, including cast link belts, drive drums, support rolls, idler rolls, return rolls, pins, and custom castings for the heat treat industry. Omega Tool & Machine provides precision machining and tooling.

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Cal Tech Precision, Inc. manufactures for a global market large and small complex structural aerospace parts, measuring from as small as two inches by two inches to parts over sixty feet long. Founded in 1998 and headed by Guy Haarlammert, the company's business is split between 70% domestic and 30% international, and 60% commercial and 40% military applications. It rates as a Gold Supplier for many notable aerospace corporations.

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Clearfield Metal Technologies is a veteran-owned, privately held company founded in 2011 and located in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. It produces small to large complex sintered metal components for industries including hydraulics, HVAC, automotive, and firearms, using powder metal technology and sinter hardening.

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Clifford CNC Tooling Surgeon, LLC is a full-service rapid response EDM tool room located in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2013, it provides customized solutions to government agencies and small and mid-sized businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through machining, consulting and rapid response services focused on technology and process simplification.

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CTR Aero is a third-generation, family-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned precision manufacturer serving the Aerospace & Defense Industry since 1965. From a 65,000 square foot facility in Carrollton, Texas, it provides five-axis machining, complex assembly, sheet metal fabrication and kitting to OEMs and Tier 1 organizations.

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Camtech is a precision manufacturer founded in 1982 and located in Irvine, California, specializing in complex 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining of critical components for the medical, aerospace, cryogenic, defense, and commercial industries. The company operates a 37,000+ square-foot temperature-controlled manufacturing facility and is AS9100D:2016 and ISO9001:2015 certified.

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Custom Machine & Design, Inc is a machining and manufacturing business with over 25 years of experience, established in 1988 and located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company offers CNC machining, tool design, manufacturing, engineering, prototyping, welding and repair, serving a wide range of industries with skilled craftsmen and cutting edge equipment.

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Danner Corporation is a progressive manufacturing and engineering firm specializing in advanced technology for the development and manufacture of composite systems and structures. Located in Auburn, Washington, the facility offers tooling, component design and production techniques. With over 60 years of experience in fiber resin and metal bonding systems, it is a certified fabricator of metal bond details and assemblies and is approved for many Boeing processes.

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Davis Tool Systems Inc designs and sells a modular tool system built around a single quick-connect interface with distal-end control, combining manual and powered tools. The platform launched with the Tango 360 12V cordless reciprocating multitool and Grip 360 utility handle, with oscillating and rotating systems planned. The company has received three Pro Tool Innovation Awards and is seeking strategic investment to expand across multiple tool categories.

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Design Company (DECO) is a division of the Reno manufacturing family of companies and the engineering subsidiary of Reno Machine Company. Serving commercial and military industries since 1962, DECO provides OEMs with manufacturing support services including tool design, NC programming, CMM programming, fabrication, and contract engineering staffing. Its office is situated midway between Boston and New York City.

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Deco Products is a full-service zinc die casting manufacturer based in Decorah, Iowa, founded in 1960. It describes itself as the largest stand-alone dedicated zinc die casting manufacturer in North America, operating a 150,000-square-foot facility with over 100 hot-chamber die casting machines and over 200 employees. It is ISO 9001 certified and serves customers in the United States and internationally.

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Dynamic Industries LLC provides precision CNC machining serving Defense and Aerospace programs. The company uses advanced CAD/CAM systems to optimize efficiency, quality, and complex geometry in design and machining processes, and offers SLA resin 3D printing for prototyping. Its QMS adheres to AS9100D and ISO9001, with First Article and In-Process inspection reports provided along with Certificates of Conformance.

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Dynamic NC, based in Rose Hill, KS, is an aerospace manufacturer specializing in hard metals and complex 5-axis machining. The company provides engineering, machining, and assembly services, building aero structures and components in a privately-owned 153,000 square foot facility. Its client relationships include supporting programs for Boeing, Sikorsky, Bell, and Gulfstream.

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Elenco Carbide Tool Corp. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified custom manufacturer of precision carbide cutting tools, located in southeastern Wisconsin. The company entered the carbide cutting-tool business in 1968 as a successor to Elkhart Engineering Corporation (founded 1954). Its team of tool grinders and designers offers technical and creative solutions to difficult machining problems and also designs tools for special performance needs.

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Elite provides complete engineering services including automation, material handling, and in-house engineering support from site visits through commissioning and ongoing service. The company offers end-of-line packaging solutions, advanced material handling systems, robot programming, simulation, mechanical design, and system layout design, serving automotive, food and beverage, alternative energy, and industrial/commercial industries.

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EPC – Engineered Plastics Company, Inc. is a custom injection molding company established in 1968 and located in Philadelphia, PA. It offers tool design, tooling, production, quality control, secondary operations, and delivery, serving as a one-stop shop for plastic injection molded products with a Made in USA focus.

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