Machine Shops for Hypersonic Weapons Programs
Find AS9100 & ITAR certified machine shops qualified to supply components for the Hypersonics program.
Prime Contractor
Multiple (Lockheed, Raytheon, Northrop)
Status
Development and early production
Required Certs
AS9100D, ITAR
Program Overview
Hypersonic weapons travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5, requiring advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. Programs include ARRW, HACM, LRHW, and various defensive systems. This emerging field requires specialized high-temperature alloy machining.
Additional Prime Contractors
Machined Component Categories
Thermal Protection
Leading edges and thermal management components
Airframe
Structural components capable of extreme temperatures
Propulsion
Scramjet and rocket motor components
Primary Materials
Required Certifications
Preferred:
Special Requirements
- Refractory metal machining experience
- Classified program capability
- High-temperature alloy expertise
How to Become a Hypersonics Supplier
- 1
Obtain Required Certifications
AS9100D certification and ITAR registration are mandatory before pursuing program work.
- 2
Register in Supplier Portal
Register through Multiple (Lockheed, Raytheon, Northrop)'s supplier portal and relevant procurement networks (e.g., Exostar).
- 3
Respond to RFQs
Monitor procurement opportunities and submit competitive quotes that demonstrate your capabilities and capacity.
- 4
Complete Qualification
Pass supplier qualification audits and first article inspections before receiving production orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials are used in hypersonic weapons?
Hypersonic systems require materials that survive extreme temperatures (2000°F+). This includes refractory metals (tungsten, molybdenum), carbon-carbon composites, and high-temperature superalloys.
What machining challenges exist for hypersonics?
Refractory metals are extremely difficult to machine, requiring specialized tooling, EDM, or grinding. Many shops lack experience with these materials, creating opportunity for specialists.
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Get Personalized MatchesProgram Requirements
- Certifications
- 2 required
- Materials
- 6 types
- Component Categories
- 3
Related Multiple Programs
Qualified Machine Shops
AS9100 & ITAR certified manufacturers capable of Hypersonics program work
JAH Machine Inc.
Brea, CA
Allen Tool Phoenix
East Syracuse, NY
Springs Fabrication
Colorado Springs, CO
J&E Precision Tool, LLC
Southampton, MA
American Epoxy & Metal, Inc.
Yonkers, NY
LANIC AEROSPACE LLC
Huntington Beach, CA
FARRAR AEROSPACE, LLC
ONTARIO, CA
M AEROSPACE RTC INC.
WEST LAKE HILLS, TX
Cutting Source Precision, Inc.
Houston, TX