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Duncan Manufacturing Solutions

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Your Partner in Complex Parts Manufacturing

In today’s competitive landscape, manufacturers across industries face constant pressure to innovate, maintain high quality, and control costs. Many are finding that partnering with specialized job shop operations like Duncan Manufacturing Solutions or DMS provides a powerful edge.

DMS began by supporting the internal parts fabrication needs of Duncan Aviation and serving business aircraft owners and operators. Today, DMS has grown into a trusted partner for aviation OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and a wide range of other industries with demanding fabrication requirements.

By offering specialized expertise, flexible capacity, and cost-efficient processes, DMS enables OEMs across all industries to optimize production, streamline operations, and focus on their core business — ultimately driving innovation and long-term success.

Core Capabilities and Advantages

Specialized Aerospace Manufacturing

With more than 40 years of experience with FAA PMA (Parts Manufacturing Approval), DMS brings deep technical expertise, particularly critical in the aviation sector, where strict regulations and advanced materials require precise handling. DMS’s capabilities extend from structural supports to intricate interior components, demonstrating versatility across applications.

Out-of-Production and Custom Parts

Aging equipment and custom projects often call for solutions beyond off-the-shelf parts. DMS specializes in reproducing out-of-production parts or designing unique custom components to exacting specifications. From small-batch runs to high-volume production, DMS delivers ready-to-install solutions, covering everything from prototyping through final assembly.

OEM Partnership Benefits

By outsourcing to DMS, OEMs avoid the heavy capital investment of building in-house fabrication facilities while gaining faster turnaround and scalable production. This approach not only helps OEMs meet tight deadlines but also keeps projects on budget.

Quality and Industry Standards

DMS holds AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. These globally recognized standards demonstrate DMS’s commitment to rigorous quality management systems, specifically aligned with aviation and government manufacturing requirements. Certifications cover sheet metal, composites, precision machining, and specialized finishing processes, ensuring confidence in every part delivered.

Advanced Fabrication and Processing

DMS combines modern equipment with specialized processes to shape and strengthen complex components.

Surface Treatment and Repair

  • Plasma Spray: Adds durable material layers to components, extending part life and enabling repair rather than costly replacement.
  • Shot Peen: Robotic systems restore parts to original manufacturing standards after repairs, ensuring accuracy and strength.
  • Bead Blast: Cleans and restores surfaces, effectively removing corrosion and reaching fine details.
Forming, Sheet Metal Fabrication, and Heat Treating
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication: Flat components of varying thicknesses are precision-cut using an Omax 60120 Waterjet, ensuring accuracy and versatility.
  • Forming: A John Shaw Rubber Pad Press (435 tons of vertical pressure) and Accurpress 7606 Press Brake shape aluminum and other metals into precise forms.
  • Heat Treating: Two Delta H ovens accommodate aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and tool steels, bringing parts to their required temper and strength.
Composite and Additive Manufacturing
  • Composite Manufacturing: A positive airflow clean room and large-scale paint booth support advanced composite repairs and new part production.
  • 3D Printing & Prototyping: Stratasys Fortus 450mc accelerates mold creation, reduces tooling costs, and supports FAA-compliant materials. Prototypes and fixtures are produced quickly, shortening lead times.
  • Thermoforming Molds: Naturally porous printed molds streamline Kydex component production, minimizing risks and cycle time.
  • Hollow Core Composites: Soluble tooling enables lightweight, complex composite structures with ease.
Precision Machining & Grinding
  • CNC Milling & Turning: Haas mills, lathes, and laser engravers deliver precise, efficient machining of intricate parts.
  • Grinding: High-accuracy grinders for inner and outer diameters, shims, and spacers ensure exceptional tolerances.
Inspection & Testing
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM): Ensures every manufactured part meets dimensional and tolerance specifications.
  • Portable Metrology Arm: Supports mobile inspections, first-article validation, and reverse engineering.
Beyond Manufacturing: Building Relationships

From prototype through production, DMS offers tailored, high-quality solutions for complex parts manufacturing. More than a vendor, DMS builds lasting partnerships with customers, combining technical expertise, responsive service, and collaborative problem-solving.

Whether the need is a single custom component or a large-scale production run, DMS delivers consistency, precision, and trust.

Our History

Duncan Manufacturing Solutions extends the legacy of Duncan Aviation’s 40+ years of FAA PMA-certified parts manufacturing. During peak production from 2009 to 2011, the fabrication shop produced more than 26,800 parts per month — a testament to the team’s capacity and reliability. Today, that same foundation supports DMS’s mission to serve OEMs and industries with increasingly complex manufacturing needs.

Duncan Manufacturing Solutions is ready to collaborate on your next project. Contact us for questions, technical discussions, or a detailed quote.