Industry

Aerospace manufacturing

Aerospace programs cover precision-machined, sheet-metal and treated components, from first-article prototypes to recurring batches. State whether AS9100, material traceability or a special-process accreditation applies so the requirement can be assessed on those criteria.

Typical volumes
Prototypes to low-volume series
Key certification
AS9100
Special processes
Often NADCAP accredited
Approval
First article (AS9102)

Overview

Aerospace parts combine demanding materials with the strictest documentation in manufacturing. Structural brackets, fittings, housings and ground-support parts typically require an AS9100 quality system, full material traceability and a first article inspection before series delivery. Special processes such as heat treatment, NDT and surface treatment are often subject to NADCAP accreditation.

Türkiye has built a substantial aerospace supply base around its national aircraft and engine programs, with machining, sheet-metal and special-process suppliers concentrated around Ankara, Eskişehir and Istanbul. Many of these suppliers also work for international airframe and engine manufacturers.

On Metraxio you describe the part, attach drawings and state material, quantity and the certifications you need. The platform structures the requirement and shows which facilities are a technical fit before any quotation is requested.

Typical parts & components

  • Machined aluminium brackets, fittings and ribs
  • Titanium and stainless steel structural parts
  • Engine and gearbox housings, bushings and spacers
  • Sheet-metal skins, clips and formed parts
  • Ground-support equipment and tooling
  • Interior and cabin components
  • Composite panels and fairings

The processes, materials and requirements below are an editorial reference of what is typical for aerospace programs — not a statement about facilities in the Metraxio network.

Common manufacturing processes

Typical materials & grades

Certifications & compliance

What buyers in this industry commonly ask suppliers for. Exact requirements depend on the program, customer and part.

Supplier certifications

  • AS9100 Typically required

    Typically required for flight hardware.

  • Nadcap Common

    Accreditation for special processes.

  • ISO 9001 Common

    Baseline for tooling and ground-support equipment.

  • ISO 14001 Sometimes requested

    Requested by some prime contractors.

Standards & regulations

  • EN 10204 Type 3.1 Typically required

    Material certificate for metallic raw material.

  • REACH Common

    Substance compliance for parts sold in the EU.

  • ISO 2768 Sometimes requested

    General tolerances where no specific tolerance is given.

Quality & documentation

  • First article inspection to AS9102 before series delivery.
  • Full material traceability with EN 10204 3.1 certificates.
  • Special processes (heat treatment, NDT, surface treatment) often NADCAP accredited.
  • Certificate of conformity with every delivery.
  • Configuration and revision control of drawings and specifications.
  • Counterfeit-part and foreign-object-damage (FOD) prevention.

Typical tolerances & surfaces

  • Machined features: commonly ±0.01–0.025 mm on functional interfaces.
  • Thin-wall aluminium parts need stable fixturing and stress-relieved material.
  • Surface roughness: typically Ra 0.4–1.6 µm on functional surfaces.
  • Geometric tolerances (flatness, position) are frequently specified to ASME Y14.5.

Sourcing from Türkiye

Türkiye combines a deep contract-manufacturing base with short routes into Europe. Industrial goods move between Türkiye and the EU under the customs union, so buyers typically avoid EU import duties on qualifying parts.

  • Many European destinations can be reached by road within several days; actual transit depends on origin, destination, customs handling and cargo.
  • Common delivery terms are EXW, FCA and DAP; Metraxio keeps the agreed Incoterm attached to the quotation and order.
  • Plan time for the first article inspection and any customer source approval before series deliveries start.

How Metraxio qualifies suppliers

Every request is checked against each facility's structured profile before any supplier is invited.

  • Hard criteria: the required process (e.g. 5-axis machining or heat treatment), the specified alloy and grade, and required certifications such as AS9100 or NADCAP.
  • Missing data is not a rejection. If a facility profile does not yet state something, the result is "Needs More Information" rather than "Not Qualified".
  • No match yet? You can continue with Managed Sourcing and the Metraxio team runs supplier discovery for you.
  • Facility identities stay anonymous during the technical assessment.

Example project

How a typical request moves through Metraxio

40 pcs 7075-T6 machined brackets — FAI to AS9102 — delivered FCA.

  • The buyer uploads drawings and a 3D model for a family of aluminium brackets.
  • Metraxio structures the requirement: 5-axis CNC machining, aluminium 7075, AS9100, first article inspection and FCA delivery.
  • The fit assessment shows which facilities are qualified, which need more information and which do not match.
  • The buyer invites qualified facilities to a Supplier RFQ, or hands the job to Managed Sourcing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is AS9100 required for every aerospace part?

Flight hardware and most airframe and engine parts require AS9100. Ground-support equipment and tooling are often sourced from ISO 9001 suppliers. State the requirement in your project so it is assessed as a hard criterion.

What is NADCAP and when do I need it?

NADCAP is an industry accreditation for special processes such as heat treatment, NDT, welding and chemical processing. Many aerospace customers require it for those operations.

Can suppliers handle titanium and nickel alloys?

Yes, but not every facility does. Material and grade are part of your requirement, so facilities are assessed on whether they process the alloy you specify.

What documentation is typical?

A first article inspection report, certificate of conformity and EN 10204 3.1 material certificates, plus process certificates for special processes.

Are supplier names visible during the assessment?

No. Facilities are shown anonymously during the technical assessment. Identities are shared as the engagement progresses.

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