CNC machining of complex aerospace structural parts and assemblies
Patriot Machine manufactures precision-machined aerospace components (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel) for OEMs in defense and commercial aviation. The company is actively modernizing its legacy Windows Forms / SQL Server stack toward web-based tools and cloud infrastructure (Blazor, Azure DevOps), while automating CNC programming and replacing Crystal Reports — a shift from batch-oriented internal systems toward real-time production visibility and reduced manual overhead.
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri, Patriot Machine specializes in three- to six-axis CNC machining of complex structural aircraft parts and assemblies. The company serves original equipment manufacturers across both defense and commercial aerospace sectors. With approximately 160 employees, Patriot operates a manufacturing-heavy organization focused on delivering high-complexity, low-volume production with tight quality and delivery tolerances. Core operations span CNC machining (Siemens NX, Vericut, Unigraphics), tooling and fixturing design, welding, and grinding.
SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services for data; C#, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework for backend; Visual Studio and Azure DevOps Server for development; Siemens NX, Vericut, and Unigraphics for CAD/CAM; Epicor for ERP.
Automation of CNC programming and verification, migration from thick-client to web-based tools, replacement of Crystal Reports, production order tracking, internal reporting infrastructure, and tooling/fixturing design for aircraft parts.
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