Precision Machining
3/4/5‑axis CNC capability for customer‑designed components, supported by robust inspection, documentation and controlled processes.
RTA’s machining capability is built for quick reaction. Reserved for high‑mix, low‑volume work such as new product introduction, R&D activity, engineering changes, and urgent replacement parts we can guarantee a rapid response for our customers.
Through the years, RTA has developed a trusted manufacturing network to provide additional capability and capacity that is still governed by RTA’s stringent quality system.
Volume production is supported with established partners in the Far East and other low‑cost sources.
Multiple supply chains – one supply chain partner.
What clients need
Fast turnaround when designs change or schedules move
A practical route from prototype to production without re‑qualifying suppliers
Capability coverage beyond one shop (materials/processes)
Documented control, traceability, and release discipline
A partner that can support early‑life, steady‑state, and end‑of‑life demand
What we deliver
Quick-Reaction Multi-Axis Machining
Reserved capacity for urgent, high‑mix work and rapid change support.
Inspection
Dimensional verification using the latest coordinate measuring machine (CMM) technology with full FAIR documentation.
No MOQs
Single-piece to high-volume production runs with no minimum order requirements.
Through-Life Product Support
One model that covers early build, steady supply, end‑of‑life, and unforeseen events -coordinated through RTA.
Volume Production (Low-Cost Sources)
Cost‑effective production support via established low‑cost sourcing routes for high volume demand.
Surface Treatment
Managed sub-tier processing including anodising, plating, painting, and bead-blast/shot peening.
Rapid Prototyping (NPI / R&D / ECN Support)
A responsive route for new products and engineering changes, without slowing the wider supply stream. First-article production in as little as 24 hours for urgent development programmes.
Partnered Capability
Repeatable supply via trusted partners providing turning, sheet metal and alloy/polymer machining to support medium volume, standard lead time requirements.
How it works
Define the requirement
Confirm drawing/spec, change status, required dates, production details, and release documentation. We review your drawings, specifications, material requirements, and operational needs to confirm manufacturability and identify process optimisations.
Choose the right path
Quick‑reaction in‑house for urgent/high‑mix; partner route for standard lead time, special processes, or higher volume.
Combined services for operational support.
Implement & co-ordinate
Components are manufactured or sourced, processed and prepared per customer requirements.
Control, inspect, document
Traceability to raw material level and release discipline aligned to aerospace expectations and your programme needs.
Deliver & support changes
Packaged to specification and delivered on schedule, with ongoing kanban and call-off support available.
Support continues beyond first delivery.
SMI/CMI products are handled through the same model.
Quality & compliance
Manufacturing activity is controlled within RTA’s certified management system, with traceability and documented release practices applied across in‑house and managed partner routes.
AS9100 / EN9100 certified QMS
Full First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) to AS9102
Material certifications and batch traceability
SC21 Gold supply chain standard
