3D printing
Metal and polymer additive for geometry that cannot be machined: internal channels, lattice cores, consolidated assemblies, and legacy parts with no tooling left. DMLS, SLS, SLA, and industrial FDM.
Solutions
Every process the part needs. One accountable route.
Shops sell the processes they own. GovFab selects the process the requirement demands, then routes production to a facility accredited to run it.
Manufacturing processes
Matched to the requirement, not to inventory.
CNC machining
3- and 5-axis milling and turning for tight-tolerance structural and sealing features. The default where fit, finish, and certified wrought material properties matter.
Laser and waterjet cutting
Fiber laser, waterjet, and press brake work for panels, brackets, shims, gaskets, and enclosures — the fastest path from flat stock to a fielded fix.
PCB fabrication
Rigid, flex, and rigid-flex boards with assembly and test. Domestic fabrication and controlled sourcing available for programs that require it.
Injection molding
Bridge tooling through production molds, with the engine sizing the tooling strategy against your actual volume commitment rather than a catalog tier.
Robotics and assembly
Robotic fastening, potting, bonding, and functional test for multi-part builds delivered as a finished assembly rather than a box of components.
Capability envelope
What the network holds.
Representative figures across the accredited production network. Program-specific envelopes are confirmed during qualification.
| Process | Representative materials | Typical tolerance | Max envelope | First article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additive — metal | Ti-6Al-4V, 316L, AlSi10Mg, Inconel 718 | ±0.10 mm | 400 × 400 × 400 mm | 5–10 days |
| Additive — polymer | PA12, PA12-CF, Ultem 9085, PEEK | ±0.15 mm | 600 × 400 × 500 mm | 2–5 days |
| CNC machining | 6061-T6, 7075-T6, 304/316, brass, Delrin | ±0.025 mm | 1200 × 600 × 500 mm | 4–9 days |
| Laser & waterjet | Sheet steel, aluminum, titanium, composite | ±0.10 mm | 3000 × 1500 mm sheet | 2–4 days |
| PCB fabrication | FR-4, Rogers, flex and rigid-flex stackups | 3/3 mil trace | Up to 20 layers | 3–7 days |
| Injection molding | ABS, PC, PP, glass-filled nylon, TPU | ±0.05 mm | 1200 t press | 15–25 days |
| Robotic assembly | Multi-part builds, fastening, potting, test | Per spec | Program-defined | Program-based |
Solutions by need
Start from the problem you actually have.
Obsolescence
The supplier is gone
No drawing, no tooling, no vendor. Bring the part or a photograph of it and receive a documented, reproducible design you own.
Lead time
The quoted date misses the mission
When the catalog says sixteen weeks, the platform finds a process and a facility that can hold the requirement in days.
Single source
One vendor holds the program
Convert a sole-source component into a qualified digital design producible at multiple accredited facilities.
Weight
The part is too heavy
Topology optimization against your real load cases typically removes substantial mass while raising the safety factor.
Iteration
Development is stalled behind CAD
Explore geometry, materials, and processes in the same session instead of across three weeks of engineering handoffs.
Control
The data cannot leave the boundary
Scope a project to domestic, cleared facilities only, with export controls and access rules enforced by the platform.
Tell us what has to exist.
Describe the component, the environment, and the date it is needed. We will come back with a route.