Our Capabilities

APV is your trusted partner for manufacturing excellence, operating across four strategically located facilities in Southern California. Our comprehensive range of capabilities ensures turnkey solutions tailored precisely to customer specifications.

Advanced Manufacturing

Precision CNC Machining: High-tolerance, multi-axis (3,4, and 5-axis) CNC machining.

Complex Geometries: Specialized expertise in machining intricate geometries from exotic and specialty metals, including titanium, high-nickel alloys, Inconel, Monel, Invar, aluminum, and stainless steel.

Advanced Fabrication Technologies: State-of-the-art CNC milling, turning, and grinding.

Engineering & Design

Tool Design Engineering & Optimization: Comprehensive product development and design optimization services.

Prototype Manufacturing: Rapid prototyping capabilities for quick-turnaround development.

Reverse Engineering: Expertise in reverse engineering to recreate and optimize existing components.

Structural and Assembly Solutions

Structural Fabrication & Assemblies: Fully integrated manufacturing of aerospace structural components and assemblies.

Tooling, Fixtures & Jigs: Custom design and manufacturing of precision tooling solutions.

Ground Support Equipment: Design, development, and manufacturing of essential ground support equipment.

Certified Welding and Fabrication

NADCAP-Certified Welding: Ensuring compliance with industry-leading quality standards for critical aerospace applications.

Quality Assurance and Metrology

Cutting-edge Metrology: Advanced inspection capabilities utilizing Laser Tracking, Portable Arm Tracking, Precision CMM systems, and Laser Scanning.

Quality Control Labs: Temperature-controlled inspection environments equipped with the latest metrology technologies.

Repair and Maintenance Support

FAA-Certified Repair Station (#V32R140Y): Comprehensive FAA-approved repair solutions.

AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support: Rapid-response services designed to minimize downtime and swiftly return aircraft to operational status.

Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO): Extensive MRO services ensuring peak component performance and longevity.

Repair of Repairables (ROR): Specialized capabilities to refurbish and extend the lifecycle of aerospace components.

Specialty Processes

Wire Harness Assembly: Wire harness and cable assemblies for aerospace applications.

Water Jet Cutting: Advanced water jet cutting services for precise, clean-cut components.

Project Management

End-to-End Project Management: Expert oversight throughout every stage of the manufacturing lifecycle to ensure project success.

Software Capabilities

Our facilities utilize industry-leading software solutions to ensure the highest precision and efficiency:

Catia: Integrated CAD/CAM/CAE solutions.

NX: Comprehensive suite for product design, engineering, and manufacturing.

MasterCam: CNC programming and toolpath generation.

Geo Magic: 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and inspection.

Polyworks: Advanced 3D measurement data analysis.

Solidworks Premium: Detailed 3D modeling, simulation, and design capabilities.

Verisurf: Precise inspection, measurement, and reverse engineering.