5-axis machining in Wichita, AS9100
Kestrel Precision, Wichita, Kansas. Scope: machined parts for aerospace and defense, first article through production run. Site: one building on South West Street. Equipment: sixteen machines under one quality system.
Reviewed quarterly. Out of scope: sheet metal, weldments.
| Process | Work envelope | Materials | Machines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-axis millingTrunnion machining centers, 40 and 50 taper | 32 x 20 x 22 in | Aluminum, titanium, Inconel 718 | 9 |
| Turning with live toolingSub-spindle, bar fed to 3.5 in | ⌀14 in x 40 in | Aluminum, steel, stainless, PEEK | 5 |
| Wire EDMSubmerged, 0.004 in wire | 13 x 9 x 8 in | Hardened tool steel, carbide | 2 |
| CMM inspectionTemperature-controlled lab, 68°F | 24 x 24 x 18 in | All materials in scope | 1 lab |
28,800 sq ft, drawn to scale
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Quote to shipped part, typical
Quote
Input: a STEP file and a PDF print. Output: a price, a ship date and a list of open drawing questions, within two business days.
First article
The first part is fully dimensioned on the CMM. An AS9102 report ships with it. No lot enters production unverified.
Production run
Each lot carries a traveler, material certs and inspection records. Status is visible in the buyer portal.
Dock
C of C, certs and outside process records ship in the box. PDF copies are retained in the portal for seven years.
One folder per PO. Retention: seven years. A certificate needed three years after delivery is downloaded here, without a call to the shop.
Buyer portal view
| PO | Part | Qty | Routing | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88213 | 4471-B bracket, rev C | 120 | Shipped Monday, tracking in portal | Oct 06 |
| 88240 | 2209-A manifold block | 36 | Op 30, 5-axis finish on 5X-02 | Oct 17 |
| 88251 | 5810 titanium clevis | 400 | Op 50, outside passivation, back Oct 09 | Oct 14 |
| 88266 | 3302 sensor housing, FAI | 5 | Op 20, CAM program in review | Oct 24 |
Effective 2026-07
| 5-axis millingSpindle time, per hour | $145 |
| CNC turning, live toolingPer hour | $110 |
| Wire EDMPer hour, unattended overnight at half rate | $95 |
| Programming and setupPer part number, quoted with the job | from $450 |
| First article, AS9102 reportPer part number, up to 150 characteristics | from $180 |
| Minimum order | $750 |
| ExpediteRoughly half the standard lead time | +25% |
Direct to the floor. No account managers.
President
Ran aerospace programs for two decades before buying the shop in 2019. Signs every quote over $50,000.
26 years in aerospace, PMP
Quality manager
Owns the AS9100 system, first articles and every corrective action. Contact for any nonconformance.
ASQ CQE, AS9100 lead auditor
Lead CAM programmer
Programs the 5-axis cells. Reviews every new print for manufacturability before it is quoted.
12 years, 5-axis simultaneous
Second shift lead
Runs the floor from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Answers the AOG line when a part is needed overnight.
18 years, journeyman machinist
$750 per order. Prototype quantities of one to five are accepted and typically ship in two to three weeks, with a full first article report.
Accepted. Kestrel is ITAR registered. Controlled parts remain inside the marked area on the floor plan. Files move through an encrypted portal. Declare the control on the quote request.
A STEP file and a dimensioned PDF print with revision. Parasolid, IGES and native SolidWorks files are also accepted. A customer NDA is signed before any file is sent, on request.
Managed in house, performed by audited NADCAP-accredited sources. Certs are posted to the buyer portal. The buyer issues one PO and receives one delivery date.
AOG line: (316) 555-0107, any hour. Second shift runs until 1 a.m. A machine is opened the same night when material is on hand. The second shift lead takes the call.
From Kellogg (US-54)Exit at West Street and drive south about a mile and a half. The shop is on the east side, past Harry Street.
From the airportTwelve minutes: east on Harry Street, then south on West Street.
2650 S West St
Wichita, KS 67217
| Monday | 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed, AOG line only |
| Sunday | Closed, AOG line only |
Measured from receipt of a complete package. A part outside scope is returned with the reason and the type of shop suited to it.