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eBook: Custom Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense

Download this ebook to learn all about the materials, sourcing, and design requirements in the wild world of aerospace and defense parts procurement.

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Manufacturing for aerospace and defense comes with special challenges and requirements. From specialized alloys and certified finishes to hardware traceability and specific quality inspections, we know that these challenges can make it hard to find a reliable supplier and communicate your needs.

Download your copy of this ebook to read about the types, properties, and nomenclature of aluminum alloys, sourcing challenges and solutions, aerospace example applications, and best practices for CAD and drawings.

A Look Inside at the Table of Contents

Materials and equipment used in aerospace and defense
Understanding aluminum alloys and tempers
Sourcing from Xometry
Aerospace application examples
Best practices to prepare 3D CAD and drawings
Inspection and sampling

About Xometry

Xometry offers instant pricing for manufacturing, including precision CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, injection molding, and Urethane Casting services. Xometry also provides live engineering support from our team of experts. Upload a 3D CAD file to get an instant quote.

Greg Paulsen

As Sr. Solutions Engineer and Business Development leader at Xometry, Greg Paulsen works at the intersection of engineering and growth. He develops design-for-manufacturing resources, consults on complex custom manufacturing projects, and helps organizations move from prototype to production. Greg works closely with customers to identify the right manufacturing solutions based on project requirements — from low-volume prototypes to scaled production — across CNC machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal, urethane casting, and injection molding.