AS9100 Certified • ITAR Registered

Zepher Sets
The Standard for
Aerospace Machining

Complex parts, tight tolerances, complete documentation, and exceptional communication — manufacturing you can trust.

20+
Years in Aerospace
99%+
Product Conformance
1–2 Day
Quote Turnaround
AS9100
Certified Quality System
We Needed a Better Machine Shop.
So We Built One.

Zepher’s roots are in turnkey aerospace contract manufacturing — and that background shaped everything about how we operate. When our supply chain couldn’t meet our standards for quality, communication, or cost, we brought machining in-house. Today, machined parts and assemblies are our core business. We take on complex, demanding work, meet exacting requirements, and provide project visibility and communication that exceeds customer expectations.

Speed & Agility

1–2 day quote turnaround. Short lead times. 6 day per week operations. Expedited processing when you need it.

Quality First

99%+ conformance rate. 3D scanning, CMM, laser tracker, and rigorous inspection protocols.

Technical Depth

5-axis machining, complex multiple setup parts, thin walls, tight tolerances, and custom tooling.

Extensive Capabilities

Complex assembly and testing, critical tolerances, specialty process and material requirements. We take on work that others will not.

Lean & Responsive

Purpose-built business systems that provide best-in-class communication. No bureaucracy between you and answers.

Built to Fill a Gap

Top-performing machine shops are hard to find. We built Zepher to be the supplier we needed for tough projects.

Capabilities
Full-Spectrum Machining
& Validation Services

We take on complex projects that go well beyond cutting metal — managing machining, assembly, inspection, and testing through a proven network of in-house and qualified partner capabilities.

01

Aerospace Machining

5-axis machining and custom fixture design in aluminum, titanium, stainless, and hard metals.

  • 5-Axis CNC Milling
  • 3 & 4-Axis VMCs
  • Mill-Turn with Bar Feed
  • Complex Multi-Setup
  • Custom Tooling
  • Modified COTS
02

Precision Assembly

Bonded, riveted, and mechanical assemblies built and verified to aerospace specifications.

  • Bonded Assemblies
  • Riveted & Mechanical Assembly
  • Match Drilling
  • Laser Tracker Guided Assembly
  • Laser, Chemical & Ink Marking
  • BOM Management
  • Work Instruction Development
03

Metrology & Inspection

In-house CMM, 3D scanning, and laser tracking for rigorous dimensional validation.

  • Mitutoyo CMM
  • Keyence 3D Scanner
  • Leica Laser Tracker
  • ±10 μm Accuracy
  • 520 ft Range
  • Full GD&T Reporting
04

Testing & Validation

Functional testing, load and pressure testing, production documentation and full conformance packages. DCMA onsite inspection experience.

  • Pressure Testing
  • Load & Static Testing
  • Functional Validation
  • First Article Inspection
  • Full Traceability
  • AS9100 Rev D Protocols
Max Milling Envelope
50.0" × 20.0" × 25.0"
X · Y · Z
Max 5-Axis Envelope
41.0" × 20.0" × 20.0"
X · Y · Z
Max Turning Envelope
14.75" Swing × 23.0"
Diameter · Length
Machine Tools & Metrology

Purpose-selected tools for complex aerospace work, backed by advanced measurement and inspection systems.

5-Axis

Mazak Nexus 510C-II 5X

Envelope: 41 × 20 × 20" travel
Spindle: 12K RPM max
1,000 PSI TSC, probe system
5-Axis

Brother 5X

Envelope: 16 × 16 × 20" travel
Spindle: 12K RPM max
Thru-spindle coolant, high-speed machining
Mill-Turn

Mazak QT200 MSY

Swing: 14.75", 23" btw. centers
8" chuck, dual spindle
Y-axis, LNS bar feeder
3-Axis VMC

Mazak Nexus 510C-II

Envelope: 41 × 20 × 20" travel
4th axis, 8" rotary chuck
Probe system, HSM
3-Axis VMC

(2×) Haas VF-2 SS

Envelope: 30 × 16 × 20" travel
Spindle: 12K RPM max
Thru-spindle coolant, probe, HSM
3-Axis VMC

Haas VF-4 SS

Envelope: 50 × 20 × 25" travel
Spindle: 12K RPM max
Thru-spindle coolant, probe, HSM
CMM

Mitutoyo Crysta Apex-S 7106

Envelope: 27.6 × 39.4 × 27.6"
Renishaw PH10MQ 5-axis probe
MCOSMOS V5.0 programming
3D Scanner

Keyence VL-800

Envelope: ø19.69" × H7.87"
Accuracy to ±10 μm
GD&T Package
Laser Tracker

Leica AT403

Range: 0.8 to 160m
20 micron single-point accuracy
Large assembly verification
Software & Systems
Digital Infrastructure

CAD / CAM

Siemens NXCAM Assist AISolidWorks 2025

Inspection & Reporting

MCOSMOS V5.0PolyWorks 2022Keyence GD&TDISCUS 2022 V12.1

Operations

Epicor ERPAutomated Quoting

Certifications & Compliance

AS9100 Rev DITAR RegisteredHUB ZoneCMMC Level II (in progress)
From Quote to Delivery

A streamlined, transparent workflow designed around the speed and communication aerospace buyers demand.

01

Rapid Quoting

Advanced quoting engine evaluates programming & setup. 1–2 business day turnaround.

02

Engineering Review

DFM and GD&T review, risk management, & quality planning.

03

Precision Machining

5-axis CNC, AI-assisted CAM, in-process inspection at every critical op.

04

Quality Validation

CMM, 3D scanning, laser tracker dimensional check. GD&T conformance report.

05

Complete Delivery

Full documentation, scanned reports, on-time shipment & traceability.

Mission-Critical Industries

Precision components for programs where reliability is non-negotiable.

Space Launch

Flight-critical machined components and assemblies for launch vehicle programs.

Tactical Aircraft

Complex structural and mechanical parts for manned tactical platforms.

Unmanned Systems

Precision hardware for unmanned aerial systems and autonomous platforms.

Ground Support Equipment

Manufacturing and testing of electromechanical systems.

AS9100 Rev DCertified Quality System
ITAR RegisteredDefense Trade Controls
CMMC Level IICompliance In Progress
HUB Zone CertifiedPreferred Small Business

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