TFC MANUFACTURING

What TFC MANUFACTURING does

TFC Manufacturing is an AS9100D-certified precision aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Lakewood, California. Founded in 1998, the privately held company operates a 51-100 employee shop delivering flight-critical components to named aerospace OEMs including Boeing, Cessna, Honeywell, and Tata. The company provides three integrated service lines: precision CNC machining (3-5 axis milling and turning across aerospace-grade Aluminum, Titanium, and Inconel); sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, forming, welding, and PEM insertion); and quality control (CMM inspection, First Article, PPAP, and AS9102 documentation). Operational performance is stated at a 99.5% quality rating and 95% on-time delivery.

The company is qualified under multiple Nadcap accreditations (heat treat, welding under audits #232462 and #232463, and composites) alongside AS9100D and ISA certifications, positioning it as a multi-process supplier within the aerospace Tier 2/3 machining supply chain. The offering is delivered through a single manufacturing facility at 4001 Watson Plaza Drive, Lakewood, CA, with no disclosed additional sites or subsidiaries. Marketing is minimal, consisting of a corporate website and direct customer contact, and the company is not exposed to public equity or venture funding markets.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven: customers submit specifications via a website contact form, phone (562-426-9559), or email ([email protected]) and receive pricing within 24 hours. Revenue is generated through one-time project manufacturing orders (CNC machining services and sheet metal fabrication services) under quote-based pricing — no published rate cards, recurring contracts, or marketplace/aggregator distribution are indicated. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and there are no intermediaries or resellers; the channel is direct enterprise sales targeting aerospace manufacturers with AS9100D compliance needs.

Name

TFC MANUFACTURING

Legal name

TFC Manufacturing

Website

https://tfcmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TFC Manufacturing is an AS9100D-certified precision aerospace manufacturer in Lakewood, CA, founded in 1998, providing CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and quality inspection services for flight-critical components to aerospace OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. CNC Machining Services: Precision CNC machining services for aerospace components including 3-5 axis milling and turning. Revenue generated through project-based manufacturing orders with quote-based pricing.
2. Sheet Metal Fabrication Services: Sheet metal fabrication including laser cutting, forming, welding, and PEM insertion. Project-based pricing for aerospace sheet metal components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

TFC Manufacturing is an AS9100D-certified precision aerospace machining shop in Lakewood, California, providing CNC machining (3-5 axis milling and turning of Aluminum, Titanium, and Inconel), sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, forming, welding, PEM insertion), and quality inspection (CMM, First Article, PPAP, AS9102) for flight-critical aerospace components. Founded in 1998, the company delivers parts to aerospace OEMs under quote-based, project-priced contracts with a stated 99.5% quality rating and 95% on-time delivery.

Product overview

TFC Manufacturing is an AS9100D-certified precision aerospace manufacturing shop offering three integrated service lines: CNC Machining (3-5 axis milling and turning for Aluminum, Titanium, and Inconel), Sheet Metal Fabrication (laser cutting, forming, welding, PEM insertion), and Quality Control (CMM inspection, First Article, PPAP, AS9102). These capabilities work together to deliver flight-critical aerospace components with precise tolerances, backed by a 99.5% quality rating and 95% on-time delivery performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Machining Precision CNC machining services featuring 3-5 axis milling and turning operations, working with aerospace-grade materials including Aluminum, Titanium, and Inconel alloys. Targeted at aerospace manufacturers producing flight-critical components.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Sheet metal fabrication services including laser cutting, forming, welding, and PEM insertion for aerospace applications.
• Quality Control Quality inspection and assurance services including CMM inspection, First Article inspection, PPAP, and AS9102 documentation for flight-critical aerospace components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.5% quality rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Whitcraft Group: Whitcraft is a US-based precision aerospace machining and sheet metal fabrication specialist serving flight-critical applications. Comparable to TFC in capabilities (multi-axis CNC, exotic alloys), customer base (aerospace primes), and AS/Nadcap certifications.
• Ducommun Incorporated: Ducommun manufactures aerospace structural components and machined parts for commercial and defense platforms. Directly comparable on AS9100-certified machining of complex aerospace parts, though at significantly larger scale than TFC.
• Meyer Tool & Manufacturing: Meyer Tool is an AS9100-certified aerospace machining shop specializing in complex components for engine and airframe customers. Closely comparable to TFC in capability scope (precision CNC, exotic alloys) and aerospace OEM customer mix.
• Aero-Space Southwest: Aero-Space Southwest is a precision aerospace machining and sheet metal fabrication shop serving flight-critical programs. Closely comparable to TFC in capabilities (CNC, sheet metal, exotic alloys), certifications, and aerospace OEM customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Howmet is a major aerospace manufacturer producing engineered components including machined airframe and engine parts. Operates broadly across aerospace with overlapping precision machining capabilities, but at vastly larger scale and with full vertical integration.
• Triumph Group: Triumph Group designs, engineers, and manufactures aerospace structures, systems, and components including machined parts. Overlaps with TFC in aerospace components manufacturing but serves across many programs and product categories.
• Magellan Aerospace: Magellan provides aerospace components including precision machined parts and assemblies to OEMs globally. Comparable product overlap (machined aerospace structures) but operates at multi-site industrial scale versus TFC's single shop.
• Senior plc: Senior plc manufactures high-precision aerospace components including machined assemblies for engine and airframe applications. Overlapping capabilities with TFC in precision aerospace machining, though at much larger diversified scale.
• Precision Castparts Corp: PCC is a Tier 1 aerospace manufacturer of complex metal components including machined and forged parts. Comparable product category (aerospace structural components) but vastly larger and vertically integrated into casting/forging/raw stock.

Emerging players

• Hexcel Corporation: Hexcel manufactures advanced composite materials and structures for aerospace. Partial overlap with TFC's Nadcap Composites capability, though Hexcel focuses on composite raw materials and primary structures rather than machined metal parts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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