What Dynamic Fabrication does

Dynamic Fabrication Inc. (DFI) is a privately held, custom precision contract manufacturer headquartered in Brea, California, operating since 1981. The company produces close-tolerance metal components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, space, and scientific research customers, with a service portfolio spanning Nadcap-accredited welding (GTAW, SMAW, TIG), 5-axis CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending up to 27 feet, stainless steel and exotic alloy work, fixture and tooling fabrication, and custom vacuum chamber fabrication. Capabilities are anchored in capital-intensive equipment including DMG MORI 5-axis and mill-turn machines, TRUMPF lasers, and Hexagon Romer laser-scanning inspection systems used against tolerances as tight as 0.0001 inch.

Name

Dynamic Fabrication

Legal name

Dynamic Fabrication Inc.

Website

https://dynamicfab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dynamic Fabrication Inc. is a Brea, California-based custom precision contract manufacturer providing Nadcap-certified welding, 5-axis CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and tooling for aerospace, defense, space, and scientific research primes including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and SpaceX.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Precision Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299), Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (33272)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures & Molds (End-Use Production Assets) (IMAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Precision metal fabrication
• Aerospace welding services
• Contract manufacturing
• CNC machining
• Defense components

Headquarters

HQ city

Brea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Contract Manufacturing: B2B contract manufacturing services producing custom, close tolerance metal products for aerospace, defense, space, and scientific research industries. Services include certified aerospace welding, machined parts and weldments, metal framework fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, stainless steel fabrication, fixture fabrication, tooling fabrication, and vacuum chamber fabrication. Pricing is quote-based, customized per project specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Dynamic Fabrication is a custom contract manufacturer producing close tolerance metal products and assemblies for aerospace, defense, space, and scientific research customers. The company provides Nadcap-accredited certified aerospace welding, 5-axis CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, stainless steel fabrication, fixture and tooling fabrication, tube bending, and custom vacuum chamber fabrication from prototype through short-run production.

Product overview

Dynamic Fabrication Inc. (DFI) is a diversified custom contract manufacturer offering a portfolio of precision fabrication services focused on close tolerance products for aerospace, space, defense, and scientific research industries. The company operates as a unified service offering combining certified aerospace welding (Nadcap-accredited), precision metal fabrication, CNC machining, and specialized services including tube bending, sheet metal fabrication, stainless steel fabrication, fixture fabrication, tooling fabrication, metal framework fabrication, and vacuum chamber fabrication. These services are delivered through in-house capabilities including 5-axis CNC machining, welding, inspection, and fabrication equipment, allowing DFI to serve as a full-service partner from prototype through short-run production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Aerospace Welding Nadcap-accredited aerospace welding services including GTAW, SMAW, and TIG welding for aircraft, rocket, and satellite manufacturers supporting commercial and military aerospace needs.
• Machined Parts & Weldments Close tolerance fabrication, Mil. Spec. weldments, and precision machining services including tube bending up to 27 feet in length for prototype builds to OEM production runs.
• Metal Framework Fabrication Metal framework fabrication services including cutting, shearing, punching, press brake forming, rolling, machining, welding, and assembly for aluminum, stainless, and steel applications, including custom industrial carts and material handling equipment.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Precision sheet metal fabrication including stamping, machining, rolling, bending, forming, welding, and assembly for aluminum, steel, carbon steel, copper, titanium, and exotic alloys, with metal plate rolling and press brake forming capabilities up to 330 tons.
• Stainless Steel Fabrication Custom stainless steel and alloy steel fabrication services including light wall pipe and fittings, shop fabricated piping systems, and components built to withstand high pressure and temperature.
• Fixture Fabrication Custom fixture fabrication including bond fixtures, check fixtures, drill fixtures, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, masters, and gauges for Mil. Spec. aircraft projects including F-35 and F-22 Raptor, with in-house welding and CNC machining.
• Tooling Fabrication Tooling fabrication specializing in aluminum, stainless steel, tool steel, and exotic metal tooling for aerospace, defense, and R&D needs, including bond fixtures, drill fixtures, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, molds, and ground support equipment.
• Vacuum Chamber Fabrication Custom vacuum chamber fabrication for all sizes and shapes including tee, cross, elbow, bell jar, sphere, cylinder, and box configurations, with expertise in titanium weld chambers requiring 40ppm O2 and silver to straw colored welds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years serving US Government and Fortune 500 aerospace companies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTier one supplier for Lockheed Martin with customer-specific certifications including STP 55-104, 2ZZP00013 – F-35, AWS D17.1, FPS-1095, and MIL-STD-2219. Fabricates tooling and fixtures for F-16, F-22, and F-35 Mil. Spec aircraft projects. Holds all Lockheed certifications.
• Northrop GrummancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTier one supplier status with Northrop Grumman. Manufactures tooling and fixtures for F-16, F-22, and F-35 aircraft programs for Mil. Spec aircraft projects.
• SpaceXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved supplier for SpaceX, providing launch vehicle components and supporting space industry fabrication needs.
• RaytheoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTier one supplier for Raytheon providing precision fabrication and certified welding for missile systems and aerospace components.
• SafranminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace supplier relationship with Safran for aerospace components and fabrication services.
• Collins AerospaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace supplier relationship with Collins Aerospace for aerospace components and fabrication services.
• Boom SupersonicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufactures skins and components for Boom Supersonic's supersonic aircraft programs.
• Aerojet RocketdyneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace supplier for rocket propulsion components and aerospace fabrication.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HEICO: Large public aerospace and electronics company that acquired ABLE Engineering. Comparable in serving aerospace/defense primes with FAA-approved parts manufacturing and precision fabrication services.
• Ducommun: Large public aerospace and defense components manufacturer serving Boeing, Lockheed, and other primes. Comparable in fabricating close-tolerance structural and electronic assemblies for the same prime customer base.
• Moog Inc. Public precision motion control and components manufacturer serving aerospace and defense markets. Comparable in engineered fabrication work and close-tolerance components for aerospace platforms.
• TransDigm Group: Public aerospace component supplier with proprietary sole-source parts across commercial and military aircraft. Comparable in serving the same prime customer set with specialized, certifiable aerospace components.
• Triumph Group: Diversified public aerospace manufacturer supplying airframe and engine structures to major primes. Comparable business segments include precision machined parts and assemblies for the same commercial and military platforms.
• Mercury Systems: Public defense electronics and mission-critical subsystems supplier serving the same prime and government customer base. Comparable in delivering ITAR-compliant, AS9100-certified, mission-assured hardware.

Direct peers

• ABLE Engineering & Component Services: A former close-tolerance aerospace tooling and fabrication supplier to defense primes, now part of HEICO. Directly comparable niche: aerospace tooling, fixtures, and precision components for major defense primes.
• The Gill Corporation: Manufacturer of aerospace composite and metal-bonded structures for commercial and military aerospace. Comparable in serving aerospace OEMs with specialized, certifiable fabrication work.
• Coast Composites: Provider of aerospace composite and metal fabrication services to primes and Tier-1 suppliers. Comparable in serving close-tolerance aerospace/defense programs with mixed fabrication offerings.
• CPI Aerostructures: Manufacturer of aerospace structural assemblies and kits for defense and commercial aerospace primes. Comparable as a precision aerospace fabricator serving tier-one program needs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dynamic-fab

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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