Aerospace & Aviation Composite Parts, Tooling, and Precision Manufacturing
Advanced composites are key to creating the next generation of efficient and sustainable aircraft. With an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, these materials improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions. Southwest Composite Works’ advanced processing technologies make it affordable for aircraft designers to incorporate composites into interior components, seating, propulsion systems, and hardware like clips, plates, and brackets.
By combining automated manufacturing with rapidly formable materials, we enable the development of lightweight, innovative aircrafts. Our technology integrates structural, cosmetic, and functional features into final components, reducing part assemblies and secondary finishing.
We support Aerospace Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) companies.
Southwest Composite Works partners with aerospace MROs to repair, restore, and manufacture critical composite components. We understand the demands of maintenance environments, tight turnaround times, strict performance requirements, and the need for consistent, repeatable results. By combining deep expertise in composites with in-house tooling and manufacturing capabilities, we help MRO teams extend component life, reduce replacement costs, and return parts to service with confidence.
Composite Solutions for Aerospace
COMPONENT REPAIR TO OEM SPECIFICATIONS
Composite Plenums
We work with aerospace MROs to restore and manufacture high-performance composite plenums. We transform highly distressed components into reliable, flight-ready parts while engineering improvements that reinforce common failure points, extending service life and improving long-term performance.
Thermal Anti-Ice Ducts (TAI)
We partner with aerospace MROs to support the replacement of Thermal Anti-Ice (TAI) ducts, components frequently damaged during routine servicing or degraded by fatigue over time. When parts are beyond economical repair, Southwest Composite Works manufactures new composite replacements designed to meet performance requirements while improving durability and consistency in service.
HIGH QUALITY AIRCRAFT REPAIR SUPPORT
Designed for Aerospace Demands
HOW WE SUPPORT EVERY STAGE OF YOUR AEROSPACE NEEDS
1. Replacement Part Manufacturing
We can manufacture drop-in composite replacements for parts that are:
- Frequently damaged
- Long lead time from OEMs
- Expensive or obsolete
→ Helps MROs reduce AOG risk, shorten lead times, and maintain a reliable supply of critical replacement parts.
2. Reverse Engineering & Re-Manufacturing
For legacy or unsupported components:
- Digitize existing parts
- Recreate tooling
- Manufacture new composite versions
→ Enables MROs to source critical replacement parts for legacy aircraft and aging fleets when OEM support is no longer available.
3. Tooling for In-House Repairs
For MRO companies:
- Design and manufacture repair molds, fixtures, and tooling
- Help MROs improve repeatability and quality of their own repairs
→ Custom tooling helps MROs perform faster, more consistent, and higher-quality repairs, while reducing labor, rework, and turnaround time.
4. Design Improvements & Life Extension
Not just replacing parts, but improving them:
- Reinforce known failure points
- Optimize layups for durability
- Improve resistance to fatigue, heat, or impact
→ Design improvements extend component life, reduce repeat repairs, and help MROs deliver more reliable, cost-effective solutions to their customers.
5. Supply Chain Stabilization
- Provides a reliable, onshore source for critical components
- Ensures consistent access to parts needed for maintenance and repair
- Strengthens overall supply chain resilience for MRO operations
→ Reduces delays, mitigates OEM bottlenecks, and ensures reliable access to critical components
“We help MROs reduce downtime, extend component life, and control costs, through better composite manufacturing.”
Not just repair. Not just parts.
Operational advantage.