Aerospace & Aviation 3D Printing
- High quality parts for innovative designs & products
- Large selection of manufacturing processes and materials
- Confidential upload and personalization on your order needs
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Why Aerospace and Aviation Teams Are Switching to Additive Manufacturing
Aerospace and aviation 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is transforming how critical components are designed, tested, and produced. By building parts layer by layer directly from digital designs, 3D printing enables lightweight structures, complex geometries, and rapid production timelines that traditional manufacturing methods struggle to achieve.
For aerospace and aviation applications, this approach reduces lead times, lowers production costs, and supports high-performance requirements without sacrificing accuracy or reliability. From rapid prototyping and validation to tooling and production-ready components, additive manufacturing gives engineers greater design freedom while helping manufacturers improve efficiency, flexibility, and supply chain resilience.
Key Applications of 3D Printing in Aerospace
Rapid Prototyping & Validation
Rapid prototyping for aerospace components allows teams to quickly produce and test parts directly from CAD files. This speeds up design validation, reduces iteration costs, and helps engineers confirm fit, form, and function before moving into production.
Engine Components
Additive manufacturing supports complex aerospace engine components that require strength, accuracy, and optimized internal geometry. Lightweight aerospace brackets and consolidated parts that improve performance while reducing assembly complexity.
Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures
3D printed tooling, jigs, and fixtures provide fast, cost-effective support for aerospace manufacturing and assembly. Custom tools can be produced quickly, adapted as designs change, and optimized for accuracy, repeatability, and ease of use.
From CAD to Certified-Quality Aerospace Prototype Without the Traditional Lead Times
With our simple ordering process, you can expect rapid results which are crucial in reaching your aerospace manufacturing goals. By working with us, your prototyping projects and experiments will be completed even quicker and more effectively than before. You can then finalize your products and put them on the market to gain a higher edge over your competitors.
For aviation experts and aerospace engineers, quick and accurate results are crucial. FAA compliant additive manufacturing parts are a perfect way to meet these requirements and more. Additionally, we have resources and information easily available on our website.
Learn more about 3D printing in the aerospace industry supply chain
MJF, SLS & Metal 3D Printing for Lightweight Aerospace Structures and Complex Geometries
CNC Machining
By following a numerical code, the CNC machine produces a precise part.
- Metal materials
- 0.001 inch tolerance
- Parts unable to be produced by other traditional methods
3D Printing
Professional-grade 3D printing processes create parts layer by layer.
- Synthetic materials including PA Nylon 11, polypropylene, and glass-filled nylon
- Various tolerances
- Convienient ordering processes with online quote services
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Produces parts with sheets of metal that are bent and folded.
- Metal materials
- Can be cut or stamped
- Durable, simple to manufacture
Injection Molding
Inject molding creates parts by filling a mold with liquid material and letting it solidify.
- Best for 500+ parts per order
- Longer lead time, cheaper cost
- Smooth finishes
High-Performance Nylons, TPU & Metal — Materials Suited for Aerospace Tolerances
Choose from a wide variety of materials and surface finishes for your parts
3D printing materials
- Nylon SLS PA 2200
- TPU SLS 86A
- Nylon MJF PA 12
- Nylon MJF PA 11
- Nylon MJF PA 12 GlassBead
- SLA High Temp TS
- SLA Imagine Black
- SLA Proto Plus
- SLA Smooth GP
- SLA Tough Plus
- SLA Tough Resin Green
- SLA Transparent Plus
- SLA WaterTight Proto
- SLM Aluminum AlSi10Mg
- SLM Stainless Steel 17-4
- SLM Stainless Steel 316L
3D printing surface finishes
Choose the surface finish for your parts when uploading your files
- Raw
- Is the default surface finish right out of the printer after all the excess power has been removed by our PowerShot C.
- Polished
- Is the part being tumbled in our PowerShot S and then manually shot-peened, this provides a smooth finish to your part.
- Vapor Polished
- Is the process of smoothing the surface of 3D Printed parts using our PostPro3D machine. The results give your parts the look of professionally made injection molded parts.
Real Aerospace and Aviation Parts Built by JawsTec
model plane for eduction
engine turbine front view
nosecone
engine pipe joint
engine turbine
cockpit
Why partner with JawsTec for Aerospace applications?
Dependable Quality
With JawsTec, you can always count on our quality to match your requirements for perfection.
- ISO 9001:2015 compliant
- Quality control checks before shipping
- Refund process available if necessary
Accurate Quoted Price
Our instant quote engine will provide you with the most accurate online quote on your parts that is available today.
- Instant, hassle-free quote page
- No extra fees after ordering, your price is locked
- Secure uploads to the quote engine
Custom-Manufactured Parts
Each part you order is custom-manufactured to your specifications.
- Choose your color, material, shipping service, and other details when ordering
- Customer support available throughout the process
- 4-5 business day turnaround time in most cases
Faster Iteration, Lower Tooling Costs, and No Minimums for Aerospace Teams
Achieve complex geometries with state-of-the-art processes
With 3D printing, you can acquire parts for any project, including complex designs and shapes that are unavailable with traditional manufacturing methods. The professional level that we meet with our processes are state-of-the-art and can be used across many industries. Our 3D printers are just what your team needs to increase productivity, efficiency, and success with your projects.
Save countless hours with instant quoting and design support
We can save you hours of work on your designs and with our instant online quoting tool. You can even hire in-house design support from JawsTec for help with CAD files or uploading to our quote page. Additionally, we can help direct you to other resources, partners, and networks who can improve the success of your research and development. Email [email protected] for more infomation.
Work with professional technicians
Your parts are in expert hands with our professional teams. We work to process, print, finish, and then ship your orders as quickly and carefully as possible. Our experts will take care of your order from beginning to end and keep you in the loop on the status of your order. As an engineer or aviation developer and researcher, your job is dependant on a precise timeline and accurate results. You can acquire both with 3D printing at JawsTec.
FAQ’s
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What type of printers do you use?
We print using the MJF 5600 Pro machines from HP, along with the EOS P396/P770 and XYZ 230 machines.
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Do you offer 3D scanning off an existing model?
At this time, we do not offer this service.
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Do you print in color?
We now offer multiple colors for our MJF and SLS processes. In order to get a quote, you will need a .3MF file.
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What kind of turn-around time can I expect?
We strive for a 4-5 business day turnaround time. Post processing can add additional time to orders.
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Can I email or phone in an order?
We prefer that orders are placed in our instant quote engine. If you need help through the process, please contact us.
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Do you offer rush production?
We offer rush production on several 3d printing materials, which you can select on our quote page. Your rush production orders must be placed by 2:00 MST to begin processing the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 MST will be delayed by one business day.
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Does tumbling, polishing, or vapor polishing affect the dimensions of my parts?
These processes may affect the dimensions of your parts by 0.05 mm or less.
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Do you offer metal printing?
Coming soon.
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Where are we located?
Located in American Falls, Idaho, we proudly serve customers across the United States and around the world.
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Difference Between ABS vs PLA?
Read this article about the key differences between PLA and ABS.
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What areas do you service?
JawsTec serves customers across the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as international clients worldwide. We provide high-quality 3D printing, CNC machining, and fabrication with global shipping and support, making it easy to work with a trusted U.S.-based production partner from anywhere.
Start manufacturing your aerospace & aviation parts today.
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