Avionics Trays
Lightweight formed trays, shelves and electronics supports with controlled rails, slots, hardware and mounting datums.
Aerospace Sheet Metal Fabrication Aerospace Sheet Metal
Aerospace Sheet Metal
Fabrication
Traceable Parts Built to Released Drawings
Build-to-print avionics trays, equipment panels, brackets, covers, ducts and mechanical kits for aerospace OEM and support-equipment programs where material identity, weight, fit and revision control matter.
✓ Build-to-print scope
✓ Inspection by RFQ
✓ OEM approval boundary
RFQ Project-defined
RFQ
Example order size
Drawing
Critical dimensions
Plan
Inspection scope
OEM
Final approval
01 / What We Fabricate
Aerospace Sheet Metal Parts Beyond a Single Bracket
Aerospace equipment programs often combine lightweight trays, covers, panels, brackets and duct parts under one revision package. The manufacturing route must keep alloy, grain direction, edge condition, critical interfaces and records aligned across that mixed part family.
Panels and Covers
Access panels, guards, fairing details and equipment covers with protected visible faces and repeat fit.
Brackets and Straps
Structural and non-structural clips, links, mounts and straps with deburred edges and inspected hole patterns.
Mechanical Kits
Mixed sheet metal parts grouped by assembly zone, drawing revision and installation sequence.
Our scope: build-to-print aerospace sheet metal parts and mechanical kits
The OEM or design authority owns final design approval, airworthiness and end-use validation. DRAmetal manufactures the released parts to the agreed material, drawing, process, inspection and documentation requirements.
02 / Aerospace Product Types
Fabricated Parts for Avionics and Aerospace Equipment
This capability covers mixed aerospace brackets, panels and avionics trays while connecting buyers to the related strap, bracket and titanium part families.
Avionics Avionics Trays and Shelves
Formed aluminum and stainless electronics trays with ventilation, rail, connector, hardware and cable-management features.
- Materials Aluminum / stainless
- Features Rails, slots, hardware
- Control Interface datums
Panels Equipment Panels and Covers
Lightweight access panels, covers and guards with controlled bends, flush interfaces, edge finishing and protected surfaces.
- Process Cut and form
- Finish Drawing-defined
- Supply Parts or kits
Mounting Brackets, Links and Straps
Formed mounting hardware for avionics, controls and support equipment with critical hole, slot and flange inspection.
- Materials Al / SS / titanium
- Edges Deburred and reviewed
- Inspection FAI available
Kits Aerospace Equipment Part Kits
Mixed panels, trays, covers and brackets supplied as revision-controlled mechanical kits for OEM assembly.
- Scope Mixed part families
- Records Lot and revision
- Packout Assembly grouped
03 / Technical Capabilities
Typical Aerospace Sheet Metal Fabrication Scope
| Materials | 5052, 6061 and 7075 aluminum; 304/316 stainless; titanium and drawing-defined alloys |
|---|---|
| Part types | Avionics trays, panels, covers, brackets, straps, ducts, guards and mechanical kits |
| Fabrication | Laser cutting, punching, deburring, press-brake forming, TIG/spot welding, hardware insertion and assembly |
| Surface options | Anodizing, conversion coating, passivation, painting or drawing-defined finishing |
| Inspection | First article, datum dimensions, hole and slot position, bend geometry, hardware and surface review |
| Records | Material certificates, inspection reports, finish records and revision-controlled packout as required |
04 / Manufacturing Process
From Aerospace RFQ to Controlled Part Kits
01
Drawing and Material Review
Confirm alloy, temper, grain notes, critical datums, finish, records and design-authority requirements.
02
DFM and Route Planning
Review bend radii, edge condition, hardware, weld access, finish masking and inspection access.
03
Cutting and Part Identity
Cut blanks while preserving material and revision identity through deburring and forming.
04
Forming and Assembly
Control bend sequence, springback, hardware and fixtures around functional interfaces.
05
First Article Inspection
Verify drawing-defined dimensions, features, finish and records before repeat production release.
06
Revision-Based Packout
Protect surfaces and group parts by kit, lot and released drawing revision.
05 / Why It Matters
Controls That Protect Aerospace Assembly Fit
A part can meet its outside dimensions and still fail installation if material, hole patterns, flange datums, hardware or drawing revision are wrong.
Material and Temper
Alloy and temper affect forming, strength and finishing, so records must follow the actual batch.
Edge Condition
Burr direction, sharp edges and tool marks matter on handled, wired and weight-sensitive assemblies.
Functional Datums
Inspection must follow the interfaces that control installation rather than convenient free edges.
Revision Control
Mixed revisions across a kit can stop assembly even when every individual part looks acceptable.
Customer Project
Aerospace Equipment Mounts: Weight and Weld Control
Materials, fabrication decisions and results for an anonymous customer project.
Component reference image
The Customer Challenge
The earlier components were heavy, welding introduced distortion and fatigue performance was inadequate.
Project Measurements & Details
20%Weight reduction
≤0.1 mmWeld distortion
≥1,000,000 cyclesFatigue test
Results apply to the project configuration described on the linked page.
Read the Customer Project → 07 / Why Choose Us
Why OEMs Use DRAmetal for Aerospace Sheet Metal Parts
01
Mixed-part capability
Trays, panels, brackets, covers and kits can be managed under one released package.
02
Drawing-first controls
Material, datums, edge notes, finish and records are reviewed before route release.
03
First article discipline
The initial route is measured and documented before repeat batches are released.
04
Traceable delivery
Lot, revision and inspection records can follow the exact RFQ documentation scope.
08 / Related
Related Fabricated Products
09 / FAQ
Aerospace Sheet Metal Fabrication FAQ
What aerospace sheet metal parts can you manufacture?
Typical parts include avionics trays, equipment panels, access covers, brackets, straps, ducts, guards and mixed mechanical kits built to customer drawings.
Can you supply first article inspection records?
Yes. First article and critical-dimension records can be supplied when the RFQ defines the drawing, characteristic set and required report format.
Which aerospace materials are available?
Common RFQs use 5052, 6061 or 7075 aluminum, stainless steel and titanium. Final alloy, temper and specification are confirmed from the released drawing.
Can parts be supplied as assembly kits?
Yes. Panels, trays, brackets and hardware can be grouped by assembly zone and drawing revision with protected packout.
What is needed for a quote?
Send 2D drawings, 3D models, material and temper, finish notes, critical datums, inspection records and prototype or production quantities.
Get Started Need Aerospace Sheet Metal Parts
Need Aerospace Sheet Metal Parts
Reviewed as One Controlled Kit?
Send the drawings, materials, critical interfaces, finish notes, records and quantity. We will review manufacturability and inspection scope before quoting.