What Precision Southwest Manufacturing does

Precision Southwest Manufacturing (PSM) is a privately held aerospace precision machining and fabrication shop founded in 1995 and headquartered at a 20,000 sq ft facility in Tucson, Arizona. The company specializes in the machining and fabrication of large fixtures, large machined components and assemblies, compression mold tooling, prototype parts, and satellite thin wall pressure vessel liners for aerospace manufacturers and primes across the United States. Its core technical capabilities span CNC milling and turning of aerospace alloys (nickel base, titanium base, steel, stainless steels, aluminum, and composites), supported by in-house wire EDM, welding (MIG, TIG, Heli Arc), sawing, gundrilling, and inspection using coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and optical comparators. CNC programming is performed in TEK-SOFT, MasterCAM, Gibbs-CAM, Pro/E 4.0, Pro/E Wildfire, and AutoCAD. Outside processes such as heat treatment, NDT, and plating are sourced from local suppliers for quick turnaround.

PSM holds ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality management certifications issued by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) Registrar (AS9100D dated 27JAN2024), positioning it within the qualified aerospace supply chain. The leadership team consists of CEO Tom McLaren (30+ years of aerospace fabrication experience with prior roles at Precision Sheet Metal, Cal Drop Forge, and CERATIZIT USA; BS Metallurgy Columbia, MS Materials Science Carnegie Mellon), Admin Manager Lisa Andrade (a startup-era hire), and Operations Manager Rob Beaulieu (30+ years of manufacturing experience). The company operates a direct, quote-based B2B sales model — projects are priced on a per-specification basis reflecting the custom nature of aerospace fabrication, with F.O.B. point at the Tucson factory. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website and social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. There is no disclosed external funding, parent company, M&A activity, or strategic partnership.

Name

Precision Southwest Manufacturing

Legal name

Precision Southwest Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://www.precisionsouthwest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Precision Southwest Manufacturing is a Tucson, Arizona-based precision CNC machining and fabrication shop founded in 1995, specializing in large aerospace components, satellite thin wall pressure vessel liners, and exotic-alloy parts for aerospace manufacturers and primes throughout the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Precision Machining

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• Precision CNC machining
• Aerospace fabrication services
• Aerospace component manufacturing
• Exotic alloy machining
• Pressure vessel fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Aerospace Fabrication Services: Precision Southwest Manufacturing generates revenue through custom machining and fabrication of aerospace components on a project-by-project basis. Services include milling, turning, wire EDM, welding, sawing, and gundrilling of aerospace-grade materials. Pricing is quote-based, reflecting the custom nature of each project. The company specializes in large fixtures, large machined components, assemblies, compression tooling, and prototype parts for the aerospace industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Precision Southwest Manufacturing (PSM) is a custom CNC machining and fabrication shop producing aerospace-grade components from nickel base, titanium base, steel, stainless steels, aluminum, and composites. Core deliverables include large fixtures, large machined components and assemblies, compression mold tooling, prototype parts, and specialized satellite thin wall pressure vessel liners. The 20,000 sq ft Tucson, Arizona facility provides in-house CNC milling and turning, wire EDM, welding, sawing, gundrilling, CNC programming, and quality inspection, with external heat treat, NDT, and plating sourced locally.

Product overview

Precision Southwest Manufacturing (PSM) provides specialized aerospace machining and fabrication services through a portfolio of interconnected capabilities. The core offerings include CNC Milling Services and CNC Turning Services for precision-machined aerospace components made from nickel base, titanium base, steel, stainless steels, aluminum, and composites. Supporting the core machining operations are Welding & Grinding Services for aerospace-grade joining and finishing, Quality Control & Inspection Services utilizing CMM and optical equipment, CNC Programming Services using Master CAM and Gibbs-CAM, and Shop Support Services including wire EDM, heat treatment, NDT, and plating. PSM specializes in manufacturing Satellite Thin Wall Pressure Vessel Liners, Large Fixtures, Large Machined Components and Assemblies, Compression Mold Tooling, and Prototype Parts for the aerospace industry throughout the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CNC Milling Services Precision CNC milling services for aerospace components including large fixtures, machined components, and assemblies. Capabilities cover nickel base, titanium base, steel, stainless steels, aluminum, and composites.
• CNC Turning Services Precision CNC turning services for aerospace components including large machined parts and complex geometries across a range of aerospace alloys.
• Satellite Thin Wall Pressure Vessel Liners Specialized aerospace manufacturing of satellite thin wall pressure vessel liners, precision-machined components designed for space applications.
• Welding and Grinding Services Advanced welding services including MIG, TIG, and Heli Arc welding for aerospace alloys, plus precision grinding for hole finishing and surface preparation.
• Large Fixtures Precision machining and fabrication of large aerospace fixtures used in aerospace manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Large Machined Components and Assemblies Precision machining of large aerospace components and complete assemblies using advanced CNC equipment.
• Compression Mold Tooling Design and fabrication of compression mold tooling for aerospace composite manufacturing applications.
• Prototype Parts Rapid prototyping services for aerospace components, enabling development and testing of new designs.
• Quality Control and Inspection Services Comprehensive inspection and quality control services using coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical comparators, hardness testers, and a calibration laboratory for aerospace component verification.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Senior PLC: Global aerospace and defense engineering and precision components manufacturer. Comparable end-market exposure (aerospace structures, fluid conveyance, propulsion) with broader portfolio and geographic reach.
• Magellan Aerospace: Tier 1 aerospace supplier offering precision machined components, assemblies, and engineered solutions at global scale. Comparable in aerospace machining expertise but at vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Howmet Aerospace: Global aerospace supplier of engineered products including precision-machined aerospace components from titanium, nickel, and aluminum alloys. Comparable in exotic-alloy aerospace machining at vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Triumph Group: Large aerospace and defense supplier with extensive precision machining, fabrication, and assembly operations. Comparable in aerospace component manufacturing but operates at much greater scale across multiple product lines.
• Precision Castparts Corp: Major aerospace components manufacturer including machined and fabricated parts for engines, airframes, and space systems. Comparable aerospace vertical but vastly larger scale and vertically integrated casting/machining.

Direct peers

• Klune Industries: Aerospace and defense machining and fabrication services provider with similar precision CNC, assembly, and exotic-alloy capabilities. Competes for similar Tier 2/3 machining programs across major aerospace primes.
• Precision Aviation Group: Provider of precision machined components and MRO services to aerospace and defense customers. Comparable in product mix (CNC machined parts for aerospace) and end markets served.
• TFC (Trofholz Technologies): AS9100-certified precision machining and fabrication shop serving aerospace and defense. Directly comparable in certification profile, customer mix, and component complexity.
• CNC Industries: Precision CNC machining services for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Overlaps with PSM on CNC milling/turning of exotic alloys for aerospace applications.
• R.E. Darling: Tucson-based precision machining and fabrication shop serving aerospace and defense primes. Directly comparable to PSM in geography, vertical specialization, and product mix; notably, PSM's Admin Manager Lisa Andrade previously held a similar role at R.E. Darling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/precision-southwest-mfg

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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