Empowering a NewSpace Startup with Fast-Turn Manufacturing
Our team supported a NewSpace startup specializing in small satellite launch and separation systems with fast-turn precision manufacturing.
Features | Description |
|---|---|
Product | CubeSat Deployer |
Quantity | 39 models, 121 pieces. |
Material | Aluminum 6061, 7075, Stainless steel 304 |
Tolerance | ISO 2768 f |
Surface Treatment | Anodizing Type II, Hard Anodizing, Nickel Plating |
Lead Times | 14 days（Due to the International Labor Day holiday in China, the actual lead time was only 9 days.） |
Project Brief
The client is an innovative launch service provider offering customized separation solutions for small satellites. Supported by local government start-up programs, it has developed proprietary satellite separation systems. It is partnering with regional launch providers to promote broader access to space in the Asia-Pacific region.
About the Client
The customer first submitted the RFQ on April 28 and required full delivery by May 10. Due to the Labor Day holiday, the actual manufacturing window was only 9 days. For an aerospace prototyping project involving 39 different part numbers, with quantities ranging from just 1 to 10 pieces per model, the schedule was extremely demanding.
Most components required clear anodizing or hard anodizing after machining, adding additional process coordination and turnaround pressure. Several structural components were manufactured from 7075 aluminum and featured long geometries with extensive material removal for lightweighting purposes. During clamping and machining, these thin-wall parts were susceptible to deformation, vibration, and dimensional instability, creating significant challenges for maintaining flatness.
Project Background
To meet the tight deadline, we leveraged both our self-owned factory and nearby partner factories to run production in parallel, significantly improving turnaround efficiency for the 39-part project.
For several long 7075 aluminum components prone to deformation, we applied intermediate heat treatment after rough machining to improve dimensional stability before finishing machining.
By combining flexible manufacturing, cost-effective production, and strict anodizing process control, we completed and shipped all parts on May 10 as required.
Results
