Over 80 Years of Aerospace & Defense industry support.
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
Parts Washing and Finishing for High-Throughput Aerospace Operations.
Supporting commercial, business aviation, and defense fleets of all sizes.
Our equipment and processes finish thousands of mission-critical components annually.
Engineered for durability, repeatability, and consistent precision results.
Industry experts know it by name
THE SUTTON MACHINE
The aerospace market is under pressure to increase throughput while maintaining qualification standards. Sutton helps manufacturers improve deburring consistency, surface quality, repeatability, and labor efficiency across high-value aerospace components.
SUPPORTING SUSTAINED MRO
The Aftermarket Has Changed. The Critical Path Has Shifted.
The aerospace aftermarket is in a sustained MRO upcycle driven by:
- Delayed aircraft deliveries
- Engine and spare part constraints
- Aging global fleets
- Increased focus on life extension over replacement
At the same time, operators have a lower tolerance for AOG events.
Value has shifted from lowest-cost vendors to partners that deliver speed, predictability, and availability. In this environment, parts washing and finishing directly influence maintenance throughput and AOG risk.
For customers facing capacity constraints, workforce challenges, or increasing pressure to reduce aircraft-on-ground (AOG) risk, ALMCO provides more than equipment. We bring process expertise, application support, and proven finishing technologies that help keep critical components moving efficiently from production or repair back into service.
The result: shorter processing times, more predictable outcomes, increased throughput, and greater confidence that mission-critical aerospace components will be ready when they’re needed most.
Why Washing and Finishing Are Now Critical Path Functions
Faster Inspections and Engineering Decisions
Every inspection decision begins with surface condition.
Inadequate cleaning:
- Masks cracks, corrosion, and wear
- Forces repeat inspections
- Delays the engineering disposition
- Extends aircraft ground time
Controlled, aerospace-grade washing ensures parts are inspection-ready on the first pass, enabling faster pass/fail outcomes and earlier routing decisions.
The outcome: Reduced inspection dwell time and faster decision velocity