Precision CNC Machining for Aerospace, Defense,
and Electro-Optics
and Electro-Optics
RDS Machine provides comprehensive CNC machining services and post-machining processes. We excel at meeting high-precision requirements for highly complex components in today’s defense, aerospace, and electro-optics programs.
Our quality management system (QMS) is AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015-certified and ITAR-registered. We are among the leading suppliers to the American defense and aerospace sectors, amongst other industries. Based in Newport, New Hampshire since 1988, RDS has evolved into one of the nation’s leading sources of custom machining solutions backed by superior American precision and craftsmanship.
Capabilities
Engineering and Design for Manufacturability
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Engineering and Design for Manufacturability
Our comprehensive machining services are backed by advanced programming capabilities and experience in collaborating on design for manufacturability. We’ve provided engineering collaboration and GD&T guidance in the most demanding high-precision aerospace and defense projects.
Focusing on lean in-house production solutions, our engineering team is extremely effective in supporting design for manufacturability at all stages in the value stream.
Precision CNC Machining
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Precision CNC Machining
Our company specializes in complex CNC machining solutions for high-precision parts and difficult-to-produce components. We excel at meeting the tight tolerancing and defense regulatory requirements in today’s aerospace and military projects.
Our comprehensive CNC machining services include 5-axis milling, multi-axis turning with live tooling, mill-turn machining, and multi-pallet processing with integrated automation and lights-out machining.
Post Machining Processes
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Post Machining Processes
We ensure parts meet our customers’ FOD-free and surface finish requirements through our post-machining processes, including blasting, tumbling, deburring, and ultrasonic washing. We can streamline your overall project with our range of supporting services which include part marking and final assembly.
Additionally, through our trusted network of NADCAP certified metal finishing partners, we offer complete painting, coating, and plating processes to satisfy your unique project requirements.
Materials
- Titanium
- Magnesium
- Aluminum
- Stainless steel
- Ultem (polyetherimide)
- Other engineering plastics
- Customer-provided castings and forgings
State-of-the Art CNC Machining Equipment and Automation
RDS Machine continually makes new investments in advanced machining equipment, including our range of 5-axis CNC mills, multi-axis turning, mill-turn machines, and integrated multi-pallet automation.
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5-Axis Milling
Turn Mills
Horizontal Mills
Multiple-Spindle Lathe
Superior Quality Control
At RDS Machine, superior quality is engineered into every precision-machined part we produce. Our QMS is AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015-certified and ITAR-registered. We remain quality-focused in every service we perform. We utilize advanced metrology with numerous manual and automated CMMs and other specialty metrology equipment. This creates a reliable and robust platform to perform in-process inspections and execute First Article Inspections (FAIs).
- AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015
- ITAR Registered
- Lockheed Reduced Dimension Drawings
- NIST SP 800-171 Compliant
Precision American CNC Machining Services Since 1988
At RDS Machine, our ability to meet extremely high-tolerance requirements on complex machined parts while developing a turnkey solution makes our company the preferred choice for customers seeking an experienced US-based contract manufacturing partner.
RDS Machine acquired by Nikel Precision Group
The Nikel Precision Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of RDS Machine, a premier manufacturer specializing in high-complexity components for the aerospace and defense industries. This strategic acquisition strengthens Nikel’s commitment to delivering precision-engineered solutions and expands our capabilities to better serve our customers in these critical sectors.