Machine shop capabilities
What We Machine.
Multi Axis precision machining for the components that keep autonomous underwater vehicles operating at depth. Tight tolerances. Zero-defect standards. Full documentation.
Ocean Forge is equipped for the full range of AUV component manufacturing — from first-article prototypes to low-volume production runs. We work in titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, and enginered plastics, holding tolerances that subsea environments demand.
CNC Milling & Turning
CNC milling and precision turning across a full range of materials. We hold tolerances to ±0.0001" on complex geometries, with full CMM inspection on every critical feature.
- Multi axis simultaneous machining
- Tolerances to ±0.0001"
- Materials: Ti-6Al-4V, 6061/7075 Al, 316L SS, Delrin, PEEK, G10, Syntactic foam
Pressure Housing Fabrication
Depth-rated housings and enclosures machined to exacting tolerances. End caps, O-ring grooves, and bore finishes held to sealing-grade standards. Hyperbaric pressure testing available.
- O-ring groove tolerances to AS568 standard
- Bore finish to Ra 32 or better
- Depth ratings to full ocean depth (11,000m)
Structural & Frame Components
AUV frames, bulkheads, and structural members machined from aluminum and titanium. Designed for hydrodynamic efficiency and modular payload integration.
- Aluminum and titanium alloys
- Anodize and hard-coat finishing
- GD&T-compliant inspection
- Assembly and fit-check available
Thruster & Drive Components
Precision shafts, motor mounts, nozzles, and propeller hubs machined for hydrodynamic performance. Surface finishes and material selection optimized for seawater corrosion resistance.
- Shaft runout to 0.0005"
- Propeller hub balancing
- Seawater-resistant alloys and coatings
- Prototype and production quantities
Connectors & Penetrator Bodies
Custom connector bodies, cable penetrators, and bulkhead fittings machined to subsea-rated sealing standards. Compatible with major subsea connector systems.
- Thread forms to MIL and DIN standards
- Sealing surface finishes to Ra 16 or better
- Pressure-rated to 10,000 psi
- Material certs and traceability provided
Prototype to Production
We support the full development cycle — from single first-article prototypes to recurring production runs. Consistent quality across every batch, with full inspection documentation and material traceability.
- First article inspection reports
- AS9100-aligned quality processes
- Material certs and traceability
- Lot control and serialization available
Shop floor
Our equipment
Production-grade machinery maintained to exacting standards. Every machine on our floor is calibrated and qualified for the tolerances AUV components demand.
CNC Machining Centers
Simultaneous Multi axis milling for complex geometries, undercuts, and contoured surfaces in a single setup — no repositioning error.
Precision CNC Lathes
High-accuracy turning for shafts, housings, and cylindrical components. Sub-thousandth runout on every critical diameter.
Send us your drawings.
We review RFQs within 24 hours. DXF, STEP, PDF — we work with whatever you have.