Order build-to-print laser-cut aerospace brackets for avionics equipment, structural mounts and module supports in drawing-specified 6061, 7075 or 5052 aluminum. Our precision sheet metal fabrication services coordinate cutting, forming, hardware and finish against the released drawing. Send alloy details, anodizing notes, critical interfaces, CTQs and quantities for quote review. Use the sheet metal RFQ checklist to define inspection and finish requirements. Dedicated straps belong on our aerospace mounting straps product page; titanium parts belong on our custom titanium fabrication page.
From lightweight avionics mounts to load-bearing structural brackets, we fabricate the full range of formed sheet metal brackets to your aerospace drawing.
Structural Load-bearing brackets and mounts connecting cabin systems and structural interfaces — formed for stiffness, often in 7075 aluminum or stainless for higher strength.
Avionics Lightweight brackets and trays for avionics modules, electronic boxes, and instrument mounts — 6061 aluminum for dimensional stability and EMI shielding.
Control Brackets and supports for control systems, wiring, and routing — precise hole patterns and forms for secure, repeatable mounting throughout the airframe.
Covers Lightweight covers, shields, and panels for electronic modules and equipment — formed and finished sheet parts that protect and shield within tight weight budgets.
Aerospace brackets demand tight tolerances, the right lightweight materials, and a complete paper trail. Here's what we fabricate to.
| Aluminum Grades | 5052, 6061, 7075 — aerospace strength-to-weight workhorses |
|---|---|
| Stainless Grades | 304 / 316 — for higher-strength and fire-resistant brackets |
| Thickness | Released drawing and approved material specification |
| Cutting | Fiber laser cutting — clean edges, tight profiles, no burr carry-over |
| Forming | CNC press-brake bending to drawing-defined tolerances and inspection criteria |
| Operations | Punching, riveting, tapping, hardware (PEM) insertion, deburring |
| Finishing | Anodizing & chromate conversion (Al); passivation / electropolish (stainless) |
| Edges | Drawing-defined edge-break and acceptance criteria |
| Traceability | Supplier material certificates and lot-to-part linkage when specified, quoted and supported by the approved material source |
| Inspection | AS9102-format first-article and dimensional inspection reports when specified and quoted |
Note: DRAmetal is AS9100D certified. Certificate details are available on request. We fabricate brackets to released drawings with traceability and AS9102-format first- article inspection when specified. Final airworthiness and any required special-process approvals (e.g. NADCAP) for flight-critical applications are coordinated with you as the OEM and your approved process sources.
Aerospace brackets are unforgiving on tolerance, finish, and documentation. Our process controls all three.
Review the bracket for manufacturability, confirm the grade (5052/6061/7075 or stainless), and source with full mill traceability and certs.
Fiber laser cutting of blanks, hole patterns, and lightening holes to exact profile with clean, burr-minimized edges.
CNC press-brake forming follows the released tolerances, bend notes and agreed inspection plan.
Riveting, tapping, and PEM hardware insertion; thorough deburring so no edge is sharper than aerospace practice allows.
Anodizing or chromate conversion for aluminum; passivation or electropolish for stainless — corrosion protection to aerospace spec.
Dimensional inspection and First Article Inspection Report (AS9102 format), with the documentation package your program requires.
Material drives the strength-to-weight balance every aerospace bracket lives by. Here's how the options compare.
The aerospace all-rounder — excellent dimensional stability, good strength, weldable and formable. The default for avionics brackets and general structures.
The high-strength choice — among the strongest aluminum alloys, for load-bearing structural brackets where strength-to-weight is critical.
5052 for the most formable aluminum brackets; 304/316 stainless where higher strength, fire resistance, or corrosion performance is needed.
Not sure which alloy? See our aluminum grades guide — or send your drawing for a recommendation.
A bracket may look simple, but in aerospace it carries loads, affects weight and must follow the program's traceability requirements. The aerospace design authority owns loads, qualification and final part release.
Every gram matters in flight. The right alloy (7075 for strength, 6061 for stability, 5052 for forming) delivers the load capacity needed at the lowest weight — the core aerospace trade-off.
High-strength alloys like 7075 need generous bend radii and controlled forming or they crack. Springback-managed bending preserves the bracket's integrity and dimensional accuracy.
The RFQ must define material records, lot identity, routing and any first-article documentation. We provide only the contractually agreed record set.
Drawing-defined edge-breaks and the approved finish — such as anodize or conversion coating — protect against handling damage and corrosion over the airframe's long service life.
Materials, fabrication decisions and results for an anonymous customer project.
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Vibration fatigue, unstable mounting references and excessive weight affected the earlier bracket.
Results apply to the project configuration described on the linked page.
Read the Customer Project →5052, 6061, and 7075 aluminum plus 304/316 stainless — the right strength-to-weight for every bracket.
Springback-controlled press-brake forming that holds the tolerance aerospace fit demands.
Mill-to-part traceability and EN 10204 3.1 certs — a clean paper trail for your auditors.
First Article Inspection Reports in AS9102 format, with the documentation package your program needs.
Anodizing and chromate conversion for aluminum, passivation for stainless — corrosion protection to spec.
From first-article prototypes to production volume, with DFM feedback and project-defined process control.
Yes. We fabricate drawing-defined aluminum aerospace brackets with laser-cut profiles, formed features and specified anodized finishes. Send the released alloy and temper, bend geometry, hole datums, finish or masking notes, inspection scope and quantity. The OEM owns material approval, special-process requirements and final airworthiness decisions.
Aluminum 5052, 6061, and 7075 — the aerospace strength-to-weight workhorses — plus 304/316 stainless for higher-strength or fire-resistant brackets. We recommend based on your load, weight budget, and environment.
6061 is the all-rounder — good strength, excellent dimensional stability, and formability — ideal for avionics and general brackets. 7075 is among the strongest aluminum alloys, for load-bearing structural brackets, but needs larger bend radii. See our aluminum grades guide.
Yes. DRAmetal is AS9100D certified. Certificate details are available on request. Material-record, forming-control and AS9102-format first-article documentation scopes are reviewed and quoted only when specified by the buyer. Final airworthiness and any required special-process (e.g. NADCAP) approvals for flight-critical parts are coordinated with you as the OEM. Tell us your program's requirements and we'll confirm how we support them.
When the drawing and RFQ specify the requirement, we can quote supplier material certificates, lot-to-part linkage, dimensional reports and other agreed records. Availability and document format depend on the alloy, approved source and project scope; the OEM defines the program-level documentation and retention requirements.
For aluminum: anodizing (including colored) and chromate conversion coating. For stainless: passivation and electropolishing. All for corrosion protection to the quoted drawing and finish specification. The OEM identifies any required approved special-process source or program approval.
Yes — from first-article prototypes through production runs. Send us your drawing and quantity and we'll provide a DFM review, material recommendation, and quote.
Send the released bracket drawing, specified alloy and finish, critical interfaces, quantities and required records. We will review the manufacturing and inspection scope before quoting; your OEM team retains design and airworthiness approval.