Swannanoa, North Carolina · AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015
Appalachian Tool
& Machine, Inc.
Precision machining, specialty tooling and subcontract manufacturing for aerospace, energy and defense customers — nearly 40 years of family-run craftsmanship behind certified quality systems with documented quality controls.
Ø70″ is the owner-reported, brochure-supported fleet envelope; a machine and setup must be confirmed for your part. Understand the turning limits →
Documented quality
Start with the evidence.
AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015
Certificate 19578 · PRI Registrar
Issued June 8, 2024
Valid through June 7, 2027
Registration covers the Swannanoa precision machine shop; review its scope against your purchase requirements.
Part size needs its own evidence.
Compare the listed machine limits →Usable capacity depends on stock, workholding, weight and tool access.
Precision work, from small components to large turning work
We machine complex components in low-volume high-mix and high-volume low-mix environments. Materials range from steel and aluminum alloys through titanium and Inconel. Our customers include government-contracted high-tech programs and commercial production alike.
The brochure lists an owner-reported Ø70″ fleet turning envelope, subject to machine and setup confirmation. Separate published limits include 96″ between centers on the Monarch manual lathe and a Ø19.7″ × 11.8″ 5-axis workpiece envelope. These are different machines, not one combined capacity.
Tooling & Fixturing
Purpose-built tooling, fixtures and gauges for aerospace programs.
Subcontract Work
Reliable subcontract machining for prime contractors and integrators.
Small Production Runs
Short-run and prototype production with a job-specific delivery plan.
Turn-Key Cellular MFG
Complete turn-key cells — machining, assembly and inspection.
Why Appalachian Tool
Capability that shows up in the part, not the brochure
Dual-spindle, done-in-one
Twin-spindle turning centers support sequential front- and back-side work. We review the setup, tooling and inspection needs for the actual part.
Live-tool Swiss turning
Bar-fed Citizen Cincom L32 with main and back spindle plus rotary tools — high-volume small parts with milled features in one pass.
Large-table 3-axis milling
Okuma MILLAC 1052V: a listed 86.6″ × 41.3″ milling table. Review workpiece weight, axis travel and fixture clearance with the shop.
Okuma Genos M460V-5AX
The shop lists an Okuma Genos M460V-5AX for simultaneous 5-axis machining, with a Ø19.7″ × 11.8″ workpiece envelope. Confirm the fixture and tool clearance for your part.
CNC ID/OD grinding
DMG Mori Vertical Mate 85 and Campbell CNC grinders for precision bore and surface work.
Integrated inspection
Two CMMs, Cordax RS-50 and a full gauge suite supporting every machining process.
A certified shop
We operate from a 45,000 square foot facility on 15 acres in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Our quality system is certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015. Certification has been continuous since 2012.
Certificate documents are available on the contact page.
Who we work with
Built for aerospace, energy and defense supply chains
Appalachian Tool & Machine supports prime contractors, Tier 1 suppliers and engineering teams that need machined parts, fixtures and tooling with a clearly agreed manufacturing plan. Most of our work is low volume and high variety: one-off prototypes, replacement components for aging equipment, and short production runs that bigger shops will not take on.
Aerospace components and tooling
Machined parts and tooling for aerospace programs, run under AS9100D controls with full traceability and inspection records.
Power and process equipment
Components for power generation, process piping and heavy industrial equipment, including large-diameter turning work on vertical lathes.
Government-contracted work
Tooling, fixturing and subcontract manufacturing for defense programs, alongside commercial production on the same shop floor.
Common questions
What customers ask before they call
How large a part can you machine?
The shop publishes an owner-reported Ø70″ fleet turning envelope. The named VTL specifications are smaller; review the machine limits and ask us to confirm the setup. The Monarch manual lathe has 96″ between centers; that is a length, not a diameter.
Do you take small or one-off jobs?
Yes. Low-volume, high-variety work is our specialty — prototypes, replacement parts and short production runs that larger shops often decline.
What certifications do you hold?
AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015, certificate 19578, valid through 07 June 2027. Certification has been continuous since 2012 with documented quality controls.
What materials do you machine?
Steel, aluminum, titanium, Inconel and other aerospace alloys, plus castings and specialty materials across turning, milling, grinding and boring work.
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