Aerospace Machining in Colorado: Specialized Parts From First Article to Production
Valor Tactical machines parts that most shops are not set up for: small, tight-tolerance components that have to seal, fit and function every time inside energetic devices. Aerospace and defense customers get the same shop, quality system and inspection, from the first article through production.
Key points
- Specialized, tight-tolerance parts and assemblies, from first article through production.
- 97.7% first-pass yield over the last 24 months, which means less rework and fewer rejected lots.
- Machining, welding, sealing, assembly and inspection coordinated by one program team.
- Prime contractor to the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. ITAR registered and CMMC Level 2.
What makes this work specialized?
Valor machines the bodies, eyelets, cups and headers that go into its own impulse cartridges, initiators and CAD/PAD devices. Those parts have to hold their dimensions closely enough to seal and function every time, across more than 3 million cartridges a year.
That experience carries over to aerospace and defense parts that are small, complex or hard to hold, and to assemblies that combine machining with welding, hermetic sealing or electromechanical work. Valor handles prototypes, first articles and specialized low-volume work, and the same team carries programs into production.
How does Valor keep the work fast and efficient?
- One program team. Machining, welding, sealing, assembly and inspection are handled in Grand Junction and coordinated by one team, which cuts hand-offs between suppliers.
- Right the first time. A 97.7% first-pass yield over the last 24 months means less rework, fewer rejected lots and fewer schedule surprises.
- No restart between stages. The same documented setups and inspection plans support prototypes, first articles and production lots, so moving to the next stage does not mean qualifying a new supplier.
What kinds of parts are a good fit?
- Machined bodies, housings and cups
- Eyelets and small precision turned parts
- Hermetically sealed and welded assemblies
- Build-to-print mechanical and electromechanical assemblies
- Aluminum alloys, stainless steels and titanium
What comes with each lot?
- First article inspection. AS9102 first article inspection reports for new parts and for design or process changes.
- Inspection and traceability. 100% inspection, with each lot tied to its material certifications, process records and inspection results.
- Measurement. Manual and DCC CMM, a Keyence vision system, optical comparators, and calibrated height gages and surface plates.
- Controlled data. ITAR registered with the U.S. Department of State and CMMC Level 2, so controlled drawings stay protected.
- Quality system. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. AS9100 certification is in progress.
What is Valor's defense track record?
Valor is a prime contractor to the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. It is the exclusive U.S. Navy supplier of the CCU-136A/A and CCU-145/A impulse cartridges and a qualified source for the BBU-36/B, BBU-48A/B and Mk 17. More than 25 million devices have been delivered.
Valor is a tribally owned, minority-owned small business and an Indian-Owned Economic Enterprise (IEE). Qualifying POs may be eligible for a 5% USG-funded rebate under the Indian Incentive Program.
How do you start a quote?
- Share the part or drawing number and revision, material, quantity or expected annual volume, and any FAI or source inspection requirements.
- For ITAR-controlled drawings, ask our team for a controlled transfer method before sending files.
- See aerospace machining & assemblies for the full capability list.
Have a requirement?
Send us a message and our team will follow up. Valor Tactical is ITAR registered, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, and CMMC Level 2.
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