Accelerate Your Aerospace Manufacturing with Our Custom Parts Solutions
Take your aerospace manufacturing to new heights with our tailor-made solutions. Request a consultation today to discover how our optimized processes and expertise can revolutionize your production.
Launch projects faster with V1
V1 enables you to launch projects rapidly while maintaining exceptional design and quality. Our supply chains are empowered with the instant quoting system and supplier network which allows you to get custom parts for prototyping, validation, and full-scale production requirements. Our tested network of manufacturing partners has state-of-the-art capabilities and almost unlimited capacity.
Certified for aerospace and aviation
V1 holds the ISO 9001 certification, and our suppliers possess specialised certifications.
- ISO 9001
- AS 9100
- ISO 13485
- ISO 14001
- ISO TS16949
Comprehensive documentation of quality standards
Obtain validation reports for maximum quality and adherence to regulations.
- CMM Inspection Record
- Complete dimensional inspections
- Reports on Material Tests
- Certificates of Material
- Certificates of Compliance
- Initial inspections of articles
Highest quality standards
We use a rigorous set of protocols and procedures to maintain quality.
- Special tooling
- Sample size inspection
- Dimensional checks with calibrated equipment
- Review of all quality documentation and industry certifications
- Full IP protections on the platform and within the network
Locally manufactured for you
We are delighted to offer local sourcing for CNC machining in the EU and the US. We have extended our local networks to provide customized parts more efficiently within your customs clearance zones. Through V1 Local, our manufacturing partners send parts directly to you. This results in fewer logistical challenges and faster delivery times.
Our aerospace & aviation manufacturing capabilities
- Prototyping
- Tooling
- Jigs & Fixtures
- Surrogate parts
- Drones
- UAVs
- CubeSat
- Fuel pumps
- Structural components
- Small sensors
Aerospace & aviation manufacturing capabilities
CNC machining
Milling, turning and post-processing
- Tolerances down to ±.0008 in (0.020 mm)
- Lead times from 5 business days
3D printing
FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF,SLM
- ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012 in)
- Lead times from 1 business day
Sheet metal fabrication
Laser cutting, bending, post-processing
- Tolerances down to ±.004 in (0.010 mm)
- Lead times from 5 business days
Injection molding
Prototypes and production tooling
- Wide range of part complexities and sizes
- 1 to 1M parts
Why aerospace & aviation companies use V1
Specialized network
Get access to cutting-edge capabilities and limitless capacity
Quality assurance
Receive comprehensive documentation with every order
Instant pricing
Get instant quotes with all pricing information upfront
Materials and surface finishes for aerospace and aviation components
We offer access to durable, lightweight materials and surface finishes that can withstand any application through our partner manufacturing network.
Materials for aerospace and aviation
Choose from a wide selection of industrial-grade materials
Aluminium alloys: Aluminium grades 2024, 2014, and 7050
Titanium alloys: Grades 1, 2, and 5
Stainless steel types: SS 304/304L, SS 316/316L, and 17-4PH alloys
Inconel alloy: Inconel 718 alloy
Plastic variants: Ultem 9085, PA 6 Glass Filled, PA 12, PEEK, and PTFE (Teflon) plastics
Surface finishes for aerospace and aviation
Choose from these finishes to safeguard your components
Type II Anodizing (cosmetic upon request)
Type III Anodizing (hard coat)
Conversion coating with Chromate
Brushing and electropolishing (cosmetic by default)
Electroless nickel plating
Black oxide
Zinc plating
Heat treatments
Gallery of aerospace & aviation parts
How V1 supports innovation within aerospace and aviation companies
Competitive pricing, IP protection and DFM guidance
The V1 platform provides the simplest solution for comparing prices for order volumes, lead times, materials, tolerances, secondary processes, and more for your projects. Receive upfront all final pricing information, including shipping, quality control, and customs clearance (when ordering from the US and EU). We prioritize IP protection on the platform and throughout the process to ensure the complete security of your designs and models. Our platform is equipped with design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis, and our mechanical engineers are always ready to offer guidance to help you derive maximum benefits from V1.
On-time delivery and precise adherence to specifications
We maintain a stable and robust supply chain by strictly adhering to thorough quality control processes and protocols. Before joining the network, our manufacturing partners undergo a complete vetting process. Our on-site quality engineers conduct frequent audits to ensure that they meet the V1 Standard. Our internal teams in Amsterdam and Chicago inspect parts for functionality and cosmetic specifications. We also handle all custom clearance requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
Minimize supply chain risks with local and global sourcing
Supply chain resilience is crucial, particularly when you require parts on a tight schedule and with specific certifications. We provide local and global sourcing to mitigate your supply chain risks and offer sourcing solutions that comply with your requirements. V1 offers access to a comprehensive network of industrial 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal experts with reliable capacity for your aerospace and aviation projects, regardless of the project's scale.
FAQ's
We conduct comprehensive checks of each manufacturing partner (MP) during the onboarding process and carry out audits of their processes and certifications every two years. To procure parts from certified manufacturers, you may specify the requirements on the platform or get in touch with us at 3dprinting@v-1.com. We will match your designs with the most appropriate supplier.
Our platform guarantees the security and encryption of all customer data and supplier interactions. Digital models and drawings are safely stored on European-based AWS servers. Our Manufacturing Partner Agreement is mandatory for MPs to sign as part of their onboarding process, committing them to the confidentiality of customer data. Our General Terms of Sale prohibit orders which infringe on copyrights, patents, design rights, trademarks, trade secrets, or any other type of intellectual property rights.
Engineers use V1 partly because we assume all the risks on your behalf. In case your parts do not meet the required specifications, you may file a dispute claim and we will either remake the components or refund your order. For further details on how we manage disputes, please contact our Customer Success Team. At the same time, we generate non-conformity reports for parts that fail to meet all requirements and offer follow-up with manufacturers, including root cause analysis and rapid corrective actions.
To obtain parts made from specialized materials that are not included on our site or platform, you may submit a request to your account manager or contact us at 3dprinting@v-1.com. Our supplier network has access to a vast range of materials, enabling us to find a manufacturing partner to fulfill most of your requests.