Swannanoa, North Carolina · AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015
Precision machining
in Swannanoa, NC.
Machining, specialty tooling and inspection for aerospace, energy and defense. Talk through your part with our Swannanoa office, then confirm the right machine, process and inspection plan.
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Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm Eastern · AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015 certificate 19578
Vertical turning with 51″ swing and 45.3″ maximum workpiece diameter on the Ikegai VT1100. Explore turning equipment →
Documented quality
Certified machining in Swannanoa.
AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015
Certificate 19578 · PRI Registrar
Issued June 8, 2024
Valid through June 7, 2027
Quality-system registration for our Swannanoa precision machine shop.
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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.
Our equipment includes 51″ swing and 45.3″ maximum workpiece diameter on the Ikegai VT1100, 96″ between centers on the Monarch manual lathe, and a Ø19.7″ × 11.8″ workpiece envelope on the Okuma Genos M460V-5AX. Explore the equipment.
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
Machining capability for demanding parts
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
Our Citizen Cincom L32 supports bar-fed turning with main and back spindles and rotary tooling. We review the stock, features and any secondary operations needed for your part.
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
Five-axis options include the Okuma Genos M460V-5AX, Toshiba BTD-110.R16 with an additional rotary, Gruppo Parpas HSL 328 and Deckel Maho DMU 100 P duoBlock. Compare machine-specific dimensions and confirm the workholding, tool access and motion required 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
We review prototypes, replacement parts and short production runs, with the process and acceptance requirements defined for each job.
Aerospace components and tooling
Machined parts and tooling for aerospace programs, with traceability and inspection requirements agreed during order review.
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?
Our turning equipment includes the Ikegai VT1100 with 51″ swing and 45.3″ maximum workpiece diameter, plus the Monarch manual lathe with 96″ between centers. Explore our turning capacities or call to discuss your drawing.
Do you take small or one-off jobs?
We review prototypes, replacement parts and short production runs, with the process and acceptance requirements defined for each job.
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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