What Alloy Precision Technologies does

Alloy Precision Technologies is a privately held, precision metal manufacturer founded in 1935 and headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, operating from a 75,000-square-foot facility with 51-100 employees. The company designs and manufactures custom metal bellows, bellows assemblies, ultra-thin wall tubing, welded and brazed assemblies, and precision-machined components for OEMs in aerospace and defense, oil and gas/petrochemical, medical and pharmaceutical, power generation, renewable energy, and industrial manufacturing. Its core technology stack combines proprietary hydroforming for bellows, multi-axis CNC machining (36 machines including 5-axis mill/turn and Swiss-type turning centers with tolerances to ±0.0001"), advanced welding (TIG, plasma arc, laser with AWS D17.1 and ASME Section IX certifications), and vertically integrated assembly and testing capabilities including radiographic, FPI, and helium leak testing to 1 x 10^-9 cc/sec. The firm operates a direct, consultative enterprise sales motion with quote-based, multi-year contract pricing and turnkey design-to-delivery services supported by JIT inventory and stocking programs.

The company holds AS9100D, NADCAP, ISO 9001:2015, ITAR, DFARS, CMMC Level I, European PED, and EN 1418 certifications, supporting mission-critical applications including NASA's Artemis II program. Under President & CEO Michael Canty (appointed 2016), the firm rebranded from Alloy Bellows & Precision Welding to Alloy Precision Technologies in 2021 to reflect its broadened engineered solutions portfolio, and has since deployed Industry 4.0 systems including IIoT-enabled CNC monitoring, collaborative robotics, and AI-driven visual inspection using the Hexagon Optiv M 4.4.3 Dual Scan+ platform. Revenue is generated through custom one-off builds, professional services (machining, welding, NDT), managed inventory and kitting programs, and long-term supply agreements, with pricing determined per quote based on material, tolerance, and certification requirements.

Name

Alloy Precision Technologies

Legal name

Alloy Precision Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://alloyprecisiontech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alloy Precision Technologies is a privately held Mentor, Ohio precision manufacturer (founded 1935) that designs and produces custom metal bellows, ultra-thin wall tubing, welded assemblies, and precision-machined components for aerospace, defense, oil and gas, medical, power generation, and industrial OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Bellows Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom metal bellows and bellows assemblies for demanding applications including aerospace, defense, energy, and medical industries. Products include hydroformed and mechanically formed bellows with various ply configurations.
2. Ultra-Thin Wall Tubing: Custom seamed ultra-thin wall tubing for applications requiring strength without bulk. Tubing is tailored to unique specifications with custom lengths and sizes.
3. Precision Machining Services: CNC machining services including 5-axis mill/turn machining, turning up to 31" diameter x 36" length, and milling up to 52" x 22" x 24". Services include programming and in-house expertise.
4. Precision Welding and Brazing: Advanced welding services including TIG, plasma arc welding, and laser welding. Also includes soldering and brazing capabilities for dissimilar and ultra-thin metals.
5. Product Assemblies and Kits: Turnkey end-to-end solutions including design, manufacturing, testing, and packaging of full product assemblies and kits. Includes JIT inventory solutions and long-term supply agreements.
6. Inventory Supply Solutions: JIT and strategic stocking programs, kitting, private labeling, and packaging services. Partnerships with OEMs to maintain supply chain solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alloy Precision Technologies manufactures custom and standard precision metal bellows, ultra-thin wall tubing, bellows assemblies, and welded/brazed assemblies, and provides precision CNC machining, advanced welding, nondestructive testing, and turnkey product assembly/kitting services. Output is engineered for demanding aerospace & defense, oil & gas, medical, power generation, and industrial applications where tight tolerances, leak-tight performance, and high reliability are required. The company serves OEMs and prime contractors globally from its 75,000-square-foot Mentor, Ohio facility using a proprietary hydroforming process and vertically integrated in-house capabilities.

Product overview

Alloy Precision Technologies is a precision manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered metal components and manufacturing services. The core products include Metal Bellows and Bellows Assemblies (precision hydroformed bellows for demanding applications), Ultra-Thin Wall Tubing (custom seamed tubing for various industries), and Precision Machining services (36 multi-task CNC machines). Supporting manufacturing services include Precision Welding (TIG, laser, plasma arc), Welded and Brazed Assemblies, and Product Testing/NDT services (radiographic, FPI, helium leak testing). The company also provides value-added services including Product Assemblies and Kits (turnkey solutions from design to delivery) and Inventory Supply Solutions (JIT programs, kitting, strategic stocking). The integrated portfolio enables vertically coordinated solutions from raw material through finished assembly for aerospace, defense, energy, medical, oil & gas, and industrial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

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Products and services

• Metal Bellows Precision-engineered metal bellows manufactured using a proprietary hydroforming process for high-temperature, high-pressure applications. Outer diameters from 0.200" to 8", wall thickness from 0.005" to 0.030", available in single, two, and multi-ply configurations. Used by OEMs in aerospace & defense, oil & gas, medical, and power generation where fatigue resistance and leak-tight performance are required.
• Bellows Assemblies Complete bellows assemblies combining metal bellows with precision-machined components, flanges, end fittings, or housings. Includes TIG, laser, brazing, and dissimilar metal welding (ASME Section IX certified, NADCAP accredited). Sold to aerospace, defense, oil & gas, and medical OEMs as integrated subassemblies.
• Ultra-Thin Wall Tubing Custom seamed ultra-thin wall tubing crafted for durability in demanding applications. Outer diameters between 0.5" and 5", wall thickness as low as 0.005", custom lengths up to 20'. Made from stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, and Hastelloy for strength without bulk.
• Precision Machining Services CNC precision machining services using 36 multi-task machines, including 5-axis mill/turn machining centers, 3-5 axis horizontal and vertical mills, Swiss-type CNC turning centers, and large-scale turning centers up to 31" diameter x 36" length. Dimensional tolerances as low as +/- 0.0001" and true position within 0.001".
• Precision Welding Services Advanced welding services including TIG (GTAW), plasma arc (PAW), and laser (LBW) welding with fully and semi-automated processes for consistent quality. Specializes in ultra-thin and dissimilar metals with tolerances as precise as +/- .003" in length and angular accuracy within 1/2 degree. AWS D17.1 certified for aerospace fusion welding.
• Welded and Brazed Assemblies Integrated welding, soldering, and brazing services creating full assemblies encompassing bellows, tubing, and machined parts. Turnkey solutions certified to ASME Section IX, European PED, EN 1418, and MIL-STD-1595A standards.
• Product Testing and NDT Services Comprehensive nondestructive testing services including radiographic (x-ray) testing with Computer Radiography (CR), Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI), visual and dimensional inspection, helium mass spectrometry leak testing (to 1 x 10^-9 cc/second), and pressure testing. NADCAP-accredited.
• Product Assemblies and Kits Turnkey end-to-end solutions from design through assembly, including 3D modeling in SolidWorks, CNC programming in GibbsCAM, rapid prototyping, JIT inventory solutions, kitting, testing, and private labeling/packaging services.
• Inventory Supply Solutions JIT (Just-In-Time) and strategic stocking programs, kitting and assemblies, private labeling and packaging, and long-term supply agreements to mitigate supply-chain constraints and reduce inventory costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% Product Quality Index achieved
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BellowsTech: US-based precision metal bellows manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical markets. Directly comparable to APT on bellows product line, hydroforming/welding technology, and custom engineered solutions for mission-critical applications.
• Witzenmann: German global leader in metal bellows and flexible metallic elements for automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Closest large-scale global competitor on bellows technology, materials expertise, and engineered assemblies.
• Dynatect Manufacturing: US manufacturer of metal bellows, protective covers, and motion control components serving industrial, medical, and aerospace customers. Directly overlaps APT on bellows production and custom fabricated assemblies.
• Senior plc (Senior Flexonics): UK-listed precision engineering group whose Flexonics division manufactures metal bellows, expansion joints, and flexible elements for aerospace, power generation, and oil & gas. Closest public peer on product mix and end-market exposure.
• MicroGroup: US specialty manufacturer of precision small-diameter metal tubing, machined components, and fabricated assemblies for medical, aerospace, and instrumentation markets. Directly comparable on thin-wall tubing and precision machined components.
• Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication: US precision stainless steel and exotic alloy tubing and fabrication provider serving aerospace, medical, and instrumentation. Direct overlap on ultra-thin wall tubing and custom fabricated assemblies.

Broad incumbents

• Moog Inc. Public US designer and manufacturer of precision motion control products, including bellows assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. Comparable on precision engineered components but operates across a far broader portfolio.
• Howmet Aerospace: Large public aerospace manufacturer of engineered metal components (castings, fasteners, structures) serving jet engines and aerospace platforms. Comparable on certified aerospace metal components but at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• Precision Castparts Corp: Berkshire Hathaway-owned major supplier of complex metal components and assemblies for aerospace, power, and industrial markets. Comparable end-market exposure and certifications but operates as a Tier 1 incumbent across the entire aerospace supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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