Fine Machine Works Inc.
Defense

Defence CNC Machining for Canadian Programs

AS9100D-certified precision machining for domestic defence primes, integrators, and federally contracted suppliers, registered under the Controlled Goods Program and working to ASME Y14.5 GD&T.

As a Canadian Precision Machining Organization

A Domestic Machining Partner for Canadian Defence Supply Chains

Fine Machine Works is positioned to support domestic defence primes, integrators, and federally contracted suppliers. It operates within a culture of disciplined documentation, secure handling of technical data, and alignment with Canadian procurement frameworks.

Work is carried out in accordance with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards, to ensure that machined components conform precisely to complex engineering drawing specifications commonly used in defence programs.

Operational Controls

Controls Built for Regulated Procurement

Our operational controls are structured to support regulated procurement environments and prime contractor compliance expectations through:

  • Controlled handling of technical drawings and engineering data
  • Material certification traceability and retention
  • Inspection documentation packages and record archiving
  • Structured corrective and preventive action processes
Precision CNC machining of a defence component
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Certifications and Registrations

Certified and Registered for Defence Work

Controlled Goods Program

Fine Machine Works is registered under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program, supporting the secure handling of controlled technical data and components.

AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015

Certified by SCB (Certification No. 1120385), covering precision CNC turning, milling, and multi-axis machining.

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ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Components are machined and inspected to the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements specified on defence engineering drawings.

Fine Machine Works Has Long-Established Experience

Defence Components We Machine

Fine Machine Works has long-established experience machining high-strength steels, specialty alloys, and tight-tolerance components for demanding applications, including defence environments requiring durability, dimensional precision, and repeatable performance.

Structural and Mechanical Components

Mounting Systems and Platform Hardware

Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures, and Support Equipment

Replacement and Sustainment Components for Legacy Systems

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Capabilities

Defence Machining Capabilities

Defence components are produced in-house on 3-, 4- and 5-axis (4+1) vertical machining centers, CNC lathes, and turn-mill systems, with routine tolerances of ±0.0005 in (±0.013 mm) depending on part geometry and material.

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5-Axis CNC Machining

Multi-face components machined in fewer setups to hold GD&T relationships between features.

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CNC Turning & Turn-Mill

Shafts, pins, and round hardware completed in a single setup.

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CMM Inspection & AS9102 FAI

Inspection documentation packages to support prime contractor requirements.

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High-Strength & Specialty Alloys

High-strength steels, titanium, and Inconel with full material traceability.

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Precision Machining Capacity

Supporting Sustainment and Sovereign Industrial Capability

FMW is positioned to contribute precision machining capacity within Canadian supply chains supporting long-term sustainment, regional participation, and sovereign industrial capability.

Our defence sector participation is pursued in a structured and compliant manner. This includes subcontract machining, prototype work, and low to medium rate production support for federally contracted programs.

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Precision machining of a defence component
Case Study · Defence

Sustainment Hardware for a Legacy Defence Platform

How Fine Machine Works supported a Canadian defence integrator with replacement mounting hardware, machined to ASME Y14.5 GD&T with a full inspection documentation package.

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Defence FAQ

Questions Defence Buyers Ask

Drafted from real Search Console queries and the questions buyers put to Google and AI assistants. Answers use only facts already on the website; Si to confirm.

Is Fine Machine Works registered under the Controlled Goods Program?
Yes. Fine Machine Works is registered under Canada’s Controlled Goods Program and operates with controlled handling of technical drawings and engineering data.
Do you machine to ASME Y14.5 GD&T?
Yes. Work is carried out in accordance with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards, so components conform to the complex drawing specifications common in defence programs.
What quality certifications do you hold?
Fine Machine Works is certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 by SCB (Certification No. 1120385). First Article Inspection is performed to AS9102 when contractually required.
Can you support sustainment of legacy defence systems?
Yes. Replacement and sustainment components for legacy systems are part of our typical defence work, alongside structural components, platform hardware, and tooling.
What production volumes do you support for defence programs?
Subcontract machining, prototype work, and low to medium rate production for federally contracted programs.

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