Vertically integrated capability

Vertically integrated manufacturing

ASG Aerospace provides end-to-end precision engineering capability across machining, surface treatment, metrology and assembly. Vertically integrated across seven sites in the UK and Germany, our capability spans the full manufacturing process, from first-off component to tested sub-assembly.

Over 180 CNC machine tools, NADCAP-accredited surface treatment facilities, and advanced metrology technology give our customers a single, trusted manufacturing partner. One team, one supply chain, responsive at every stage.

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Precision Machining

We offer a diverse range of precision machining capability, supported by over 180 CNC machine tools across the group and over £Xm invested in capacity and technology in recent years. We supply components and assemblies to the world’s most prestigious OEMs and their Tier 1 supply chains, consistently and at scale, delivering the quality and reliability their programmes depend on.

Our machining capability includes:

Quality approvals

CAD, CAM
and simulation

Our in-house engineering team works with customer CAD models across multiple platforms including Catia, Siemens and STEP, from initial design review through to optimised toolpaths and production-ready programmes, using Edgecam and Hypermill across the full range of our machining capability. Where deployed, a digital twin of each machine is used to simulate and verify CNC programmes in Vericut, providing 100% clash protection, reducing machine downtime and ensuring accuracy and component quality.

Programme optimisation is carried out using Vericut Force. Working with customer models at new product introduction means we can identify opportunities to improve machinability and reduce cycle time from the outset, building quality and efficiency in from the start.

Lights-out manufacturing

ASG Aerospace operates 24/7 lights-out automation, delivering consistent quality at scale without compromising flexibility. Automated cells run unattended across extended shifts, supported by Lang automation, KUKA and ABB cobot robotics, DMG MORI multi-pallet loading systems, automated swarf handling, on-machine probing and automated coolant management.

Where in place, twinned 5-axis and 6-axis DMG MORI capacity means customers benefit from continuity of supply and programme resilience, with the same approved process available across more than one location where qualifications allow.

Robotic integration spans both machining and surface treatment processes, supporting throughput, repeatability and traceability across complex, high-volume programmes.

In-house
surface treatment

ASG Aerospace’ has specialised in surface treatment since 1887. Our dedicated in-house facility offers a comprehensive range of approved processes including tartaric sulphuric anodising, chromic anodising, plating, passivation and paint, all fully REACH compliant. At 5.8 metres, one of the largest TSA lines in the UK, our facility is fully automated and OEM approved, with NADCAP accreditation across our processes and paint systems supporting components up to 7m.

Our non-destructive testing capability runs to Level 3 across hard and soft metals, the highest level of NDT certification, providing independent verification that every treated part meets the exacting standards our customers and their programmes demand.

Vertically integrating surface treatment within the group removes a critical dependency from our customers’ supply chains, providing a single point of accountability from machines component to treated, tested and inspected part.

Metrology
and quality

Advanced metrology is embedded throughout our manufacturing process, not applied at the end of it. Our capability is led by Renishaw AGILITY S 5-axis REVO-2 probing, supported by a full range of CMM and measurement technology, delivering traceable, verified dimensional data at every stage from first-off to final inspection.

Quality is built into everything we do, underpinned by AS9100, NADCAP, SC21 and a culture of continuous improvement across every site. Full traceability from raw material to finished part is standard across all programmes.

For full details of our quality standards, accreditations and metrology capability, visit our Quality page.

Complex electro-mechanical assembly

We hold the approvals, the facility and the expertise to assemble complex components and sub-assemblies for the world’s most demanding programmes. From wet assembly and bearing installation through to clean room assembly of electro-mechanical systems, we coordinate the full process from raw material to tested, verified deliverable.

Our clean assembly facility operates to the highest standards, dust-free, temperature- controlled, with automated test equipment for electronics, mechanical assemblies and pressure testing. We work to build-to-print and model-based definition (MBD), with approvals for staking and swaging of bearings across aerospace and defence programmes.

Our assembly capability includes:

Fast make, AOG
and UOR support

Whether the requirement is a single prototype, a replacement part keeping an aircraft flying or a UOR demand keeping a defence platform operational, we keep critical programmes moving.

Our speed shop exists for exactly this, delivering fast-turn components and assemblies to the same exacting standards we apply across all production. Capacity in place, tooling ready and dedicated support means we are responsive when it matters most.

We also support early-stage programme challenges through fast-turn prototyping, working with customer models and engineering teams to get from design intent to physical part quickly.