Services

A smarter way to do things…

We do things smarter and faster to ensure our customers needs are met. Ascentec Engineering uses a process-driven, methodical, repeatable approach to developing production, engineering and quality excellence.

Friction Stir Welding

Friction stir welding is a game-changing technology and is regarded as the best joining method for aluminum. A solid-state joining process that uses frictional heat, friction stir welding creates a high-strength. From concept, design, and into volume production, we can assist you in all stages of your project becoming your all-around engineering, materials and fabrication resource to provide first-class quality solutions.

Machining

Ascentec Engineering team members specialize in developing and producing high-volume production friction stir welded, machined, and fabricated products in virtually every alloy and joint group for our partners. Friction stir welding paired with integrated machining services and precision assembly and coatings allows Ascentec Engineering to be a market leader in manufacturing high end fabricated structures. We have manufacturing solutions for many industries, including: semiconductor, aerospace, hybrid electric vehicle, and thermal.

Okuma MU-6300 V Vertical Machining Center

CNC Machining

We believe exceptional CNC machining starts with a full understanding of the customer’s needs. Our process starts with a thorough design and certified quality material. Our fully automated CNC machines and handling systems allow us to create quality precision custom products.

Engineering Services

By partnering with our customers, together we create unprecedented outcomes developing better ideas. We apply our vast engineering and business knowledge to build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Ascentec Engineering team members have developed production friction stir welds in virtually every alloy and joint group for customers in:

Semiconductor
Spaceflight
Aerospace
Agricultural/heavy equipment
Automotive
Thermal Management

Ascentec Engineering is a leader in friction stir welding engineering, providing research and consultancy to our clients.

Sometimes it’s the little things that count that make all the difference. Value-added services including fabrication by an experienced partner saves time, simplifies logistics and provides single source responsibility. We offer our customers a diverse range of fabrication services that will meet your manufacturing challenge.

We work together with our clients to help solve manufacturing problems and achieve production goals. We provide them with complete access to our engineering expertise, and consult with them from day one through the production of parts.

We listen closely to concerns. This allows us to design and manufacture the correct tooling to quickly and properly friction stir weld parts.

Innovative solutions have been the engine that drives Ascentec Engineering to achieve extraordinary success in solving our customers’ most difficult manufacturing problems.

Design For Manufacturing

At Ascentec Engineering our engineering team is with our clients from the beginning of the project to testing the products. They provide the following services and more:

Ensures clients maximize Ascentec Engineering ‘s unique capabilities such as FSW complex, aluminum structures
Product Requirements
Material
Dimensions, tolerances, preparation, properties
Process
Material input/output, throughput, process timeline, tooling, material handling

Click here for an expanded discussion of Design for Manufacturability in Friction Stir Welding.

Conceptual Product Designs

Process development to define material properties (if needed)
Initial design and trade off analysis per FRS
Evaluate tooling (lowest risk, highest rigidity, minimize distortion)
Evaluate products at the component, sub- assembly, and structural module level
Integration strategy to streamline products into manufacturing facility
Reduce scrap, labor, and time

FSW welding fillet joint electric vehicle frame

Manufacturing Solutions

Friction stir welding paired with integrated machining services and precision assembly and coatings allows Ascentec Engineering to be a market leader in manufacturing high end fabricated structures. We have manufacturing solutions for many industries, including:

Aerospace and Spaceflight
Ascentec Engineering is a trusted leader in precision manufacturing, product development and custom assemblies for the aerospace industry. Our experience makes us a leading provider of aircraft parts, metal fabrication, and quality machined components.

Semiconductor
Ascentec Engineering is an Industry leader with products used throughout the most advanced semiconductor processing tools. Our services enable wafer handling and processing at extreme cleanliness and high vacuum

Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Ascentec Engineering is an industry leader in providing permanently sealed liquid cooled inverter units and electronic enclosures. The elimination of gaskets not only eliminates leaks it allows for a lower cost part. Using friction stir welding in our manufacturing process allows us to create products with reduced weight, lower cost, and a high degree of customization.

Thermal
For custom thermal management solution design, development and manufacturing Ascentec Engineering provides innovative solutions. We are a leading manufacturer of hermetically sealed cold plates and heat sinks for spaceflight, aerospace, aviation, agriculture machinery and the automotive industries.