Machined components
Multi-axis CNC parts in aluminum, steel and engineered plastics, from single prototypes to repeat production lots.
Tera designs, machines and builds precision components, gaskets and seals, sheet metal panels, tooling and prototypes for aerospace, UAV and defense programs, all in our Orange County shop.
Send us a drawing and we'll build to print, or bring us a requirement and we'll engineer the part. Either way, one team owns the result.
Multi-axis CNC parts in aluminum, steel and engineered plastics, from single prototypes to repeat production lots.
Cut-to-print gaskets and seals in rubber, fiber and specialty sheet materials, marked with your part numbers.
Machined and fabricated panels, covers, brackets and enclosures, with cutouts, windows and hardware installed.
Molds, drill and assembly fixtures, inspection jigs and rapid prototypes that keep your program on schedule.
Your engineers get answers from people who also run the machines, which means faster quotes, practical DFM feedback and fewer surprises at inspection.
An ITAR-registered shop with ISO 9000-compliant quality processes and documented traceability on every lot we ship.
Controlled procedures, calibrated equipment and corrective action under an ISO 9000-compliant quality system.
Material certs, travelers, inspection records and certificates of conformance tied to each order and drawing revision.
Every production lot gets a batch number that traces back to its raw material, machine and inspection data.
Laser-marked, engraved or printed part numbers and unique serial numbers, applied to your drawing callouts.
First article, in-process and final inspection, with dimensional reports delivered with your parts.
Documented setups and process plans, so repeat orders run the same way and ship on schedule.
You get clear communication and a single point of contact at every step.
We review your drawings, models, materials, tolerances and quantities, and flag manufacturability concerns early.
We handle CAM programming, fixture design and process planning, or full design engineering if you need it.
We build and inspect first parts against your drawing before the production run starts.
We machine, finish, mark and package parts, then deliver on schedule with repeat-order support.
Machining, fabrication, tooling and engineering in one building.
| Machining | 5 multi-axis CNC mills (parts up to 6' × 3' × 4'), CNC turning, EDM, surface grinding |
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| Materials | Aluminum, steel, engineered plastics, rubber and fiber gasket materials |
| Fabrication | Sheet metal fabrication, welding, laser cutting and engraving, sandblasting, polishing |
| Tooling | Aluminum and steel molds, fixtures and jigs designed and built in-house |
| Prototyping | 15 FDM printers (up to 19" × 19" × 19"), 2 high-resolution SLA printers, silicone casting |
| Engineering | Mechanical design, FEA, reverse engineering from samples, robotic automation |
| Electronics | Integrated electronics and PCB design, motion control, battery-powered systems, wireless (LoRa, Wi-Fi, BLE 5.0) |
| Quality | ITAR registered, CAGE code, ISO 9000-compliant quality system, composites certified (Composite Training Center, Cerritos) |
ITAR registered, with a CAGE code. We handle export-controlled drawings and technical data under ITAR. If your program also needs AS9100 flow-downs, material certifications or AS9102 first article inspection reports, include that in your RFQ and we'll confirm how we'll meet each one before we quote.
Yes. Tera is registered with the U.S. State Department under ITAR and has a CAGE code, so we can quote and build export-controlled parts. Our quality system is ISO 9000 compliant.
Yes. Send drawings and 3D models (STEP preferred) with materials, finishes, tolerances and quantities, and we'll quote build-to-print. We'll also point out any features that drive cost.
Yes. One-off prototypes and short runs are a core part of our work, and we can scale to repeat production lots on the same setups.
Yes. We engrave, laser-mark or print part numbers, lot numbers and unique serial numbers on parts and gaskets to match your drawing callouts, and record them in your inspection paperwork.
Often, yes. With a sample part and whatever documentation exists, we can model it, recommend improvements and produce replacements.
STEP, IGES, Parasolid, SolidWorks and PDF drawings all work. If you only have a sample or a sketch, that's a fine place to start too.
Tell us about the part, material and quantity. An engineer will review it and follow up with questions or a quote.
An engineer will be in touch shortly. Need us sooner? Call (562) 888-0060.