Industries We Serve

Defense & Countermeasures

Precision deep draw metal forming for mission-critical defense programs. ITAR-compliant manufacturing with complete traceability from a trusted U.S. supplier.

ITAR-Compliant Facility 40+ Years Defense Experience 100% U.S. Manufacturing
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ITAR-Compliant Manufacturing Facility
U.S.-Sourced Materials with Full Traceability
ISO-Aligned Quality Procedures
Statistical Process Control Documentation

Manufacturing Partner for Critical Defense Programs

Defense programs require suppliers capable of meeting strict compliance standards while delivering components that perform under extreme operational conditions. From missile housings to countermeasure canisters, these applications demand precision forming, material integrity, and documentation that standard metal forming suppliers are unable to provide.

Procurement teams face a narrow field when sourcing deep drawn components for controlled programs. Many suppliers lack ITAR compliance infrastructure. Others cannot achieve the tolerances required for ordnance and tactical systems. When part geometries exceed standard equipment capabilities, the supplier pool shrinks further.

EMEC operates as an ITAR-compliant facility with over four decades of experience supporting defense programs. Our in-house equipment engineering capability allows us to manufacture parts that exceed the size and complexity limitations of standard deep draw suppliers, eliminating the need for design compromises or multi-vendor coordination.

Program Requirements We Address

ITAR-compliant facility with trained personnel and secure data handling
U.S.-sourced materials with mill certifications and lot traceability
Aerospace-grade tolerances including ±0.003" wall thickness
Statistical process control with complete documentation
Certificate of conformance with every shipment
Secure handling of controlled technical data

Manufacturing Capabilities for Defense Programs

Integrated forming, machining, and engineering services under one roof.

Precision Deep Draw Forming

Seamless aluminum and steel housings for ordnance, countermeasures, and tactical systems. Single-piece construction eliminates weld seams for consistent material properties.

±0.003" wall thickness Up to 50" part length 23" blank diameter Complex geometries
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Custom Equipment Engineering

When your part geometry exceeds standard equipment limits, we design and build hydraulic press systems in-house, engineered specifically for your requirements.

Custom press design In-house tooling No size limitations Rapid changeover
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Integrated Secondary Operations

Complete components rather than semi-finished parts. In-house secondary operations eliminate additional supplier coordination and quality variability.

CNC machining Piercing & trimming Surface finishing Assembly
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Engineering & Program Support

Engineering support throughout the program lifecycle. From design collaboration to reverse engineering legacy parts, we partner with your team.

Design collaboration Reverse engineering Prototype to production DFM optimization
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Manufacturing Specifications

Standard capabilities for defense program requirements.

Parameter EMEC Capability
Maximum Blank Diameter 23"
Maximum Part Diameter 8" standard (larger with custom equipment)
Maximum Part Length 50"
Wall Thickness Tolerance ±0.003"
Dimensional Tolerance ±0.005"
Materials Aluminum (1100, 3003, 5052, 6061), Steel, Stainless, Specialty Alloys
Production Equipment Custom-designed hydraulic press systems

Defense Program Readiness

Documentation and compliance infrastructure for controlled programs.

ITAR Compliance

  • ITAR-compliant manufacturing facility
  • Personnel trained on controlled article handling
  • Secure storage and transmission of technical data
  • Compliance documentation for program audits

Material Traceability

  • U.S.-sourced aluminum and steel alloys
  • Mill certifications retained and referenced
  • Heat lot and batch traceability
  • Material test reports available on request

Quality Documentation

  • ISO-aligned quality management procedures
  • Statistical process control data
  • First article inspection reporting
  • Certificate of conformance with shipments

Defense Program Experience

Selected projects demonstrating our capabilities for mission-critical applications.

Countermeasure Canister Production

High-volume production of aluminum canisters with consistent wall thickness critical to thermal performance. Developed optimized forming process with in-process gauging and statistical process control.

Multi-year sustained production with consistent quality

Legacy Component Reproduction

Reverse-engineered a legacy aluminum housing from sample parts when original documentation was incomplete and the previous supplier was no longer in operation.

Production capability restored for active program

Why Defense Teams Choose EMEC

No Capability Limitations

We design and build press systems for your part requirements. When standard suppliers decline your geometry, we engineer the solution.

Program Partnership

Engineering support from concept through production. We respond to requirement changes and urgent timelines with the flexibility defense programs demand.

Supply Chain Reliability

U.S.-based manufacturing with in-house tooling eliminates foreign dependency and external supply chain exposure. 40+ years of consistent delivery.

Discuss Your Defense Program Requirements

Schedule a technical consultation with our engineering team to evaluate your program requirements and explore manufacturing solutions.

Feasibility assessment Material recommendations ITAR compliance review Timeline estimates Custom equipment options Design optimization
Phone (937) 642-7776
Email sales@emec.us
Location Marysville, Ohio
ITAR-Compliant Facility
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