Canonical page: https://appalachiantool.com/ 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″Fleet claim · confirm setup 96″Max part length 45,000 ft²Plant on 15 acres AS9100DCertificate 19578 [Our Capabilities](https://appalachiantool.com/capabilities.html) [Download Brochure](https://appalachiantool.com/assets/img/app-tool-website-brochure.pdf) Ø70″ is the owner-reported, brochure-supported fleet envelope; a machine and setup must be confirmed for your part. [Understand the turning limits →](https://appalachiantool.com/wiki/turning-capacity.html) Documented quality ## Start with the evidence. AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 Certificate **19578** · PRI Registrar Issued June 8, 2024 Valid through June 7, 2027 [Read the current certificate (PDF, 419 KB) →](https://appalachiantool.com/assets/img/certificate.pdf) 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 →](https://appalachiantool.com/equipment.html#capacity-basis) 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. ![](assets/img/tooling-icon.svg) ### Tooling & Fixturing Purpose-built tooling, fixtures and gauges for aerospace programs. ![](assets/img/subcontract-icon.svg) ### Subcontract Work Reliable subcontract machining for prime contractors and integrators. ![](assets/img/small-production-icon.svg) ### Small Production Runs Short-run and prototype production with a job-specific delivery plan. ![](assets/img/turn-key-icon.svg) ### 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 01 · Turning ### 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. 02 · Swiss ### 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. 03 · Milling ### 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. 04 · 5-Axis ### 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. 05 · Grinding ### CNC ID/OD grinding DMG Mori Vertical Mate 85 and Campbell CNC grinders for precision bore and surface work. 06 · Quality ### 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](https://appalachiantool.com/contact.html). 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 ### Aerospace components and tooling Machined parts and tooling for aerospace programs, run under AS9100D controls with full traceability and inspection records. Energy ### Power and process equipment Components for power generation, process piping and heavy industrial equipment, including large-diameter turning work on vertical lathes. Defense ### 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](https://appalachiantool.com/equipment.html#capacity-basis) 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. Machining Knowledge ## Plan the part before the quote. * [Will your part fit? →](https://appalachiantool.com/wiki/turning-capacity.html) * [Buying from an AS9100D shop →](https://appalachiantool.com/wiki/as9100d-explained.html) * [A drawing without guesswork →](https://appalachiantool.com/wiki/fully-defined-drawings.html)