Aerospace & defense manufacturing

Precision machining for work that cannot fail.

Mission-critical components. Rigorous traceability. Tolerances as tight as ±0.0001 inch.

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20+Years of precision
AlwaysInvesting in people & technology
16CNC machines
120K+lb aluminum processed in 2024

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What we do

Capability built around the component.

We evaluate each project by geometry, material, tolerance, volume, and documentation requirements—then match it to the right process.

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Precision CNC Milling

Complex, close-tolerance components produced with disciplined process control for demanding aerospace and defense applications.

02

CNC Turning

Prototype-to-production CNC turning for detailed components where consistency, repeatability, and documentation matter.

03

Complex & Multi-Axis Work

Experienced machining of challenging geometries, tight features, and mission-critical parts to customer specifications.

04

Fabrication & Support

Steel and aluminum fabrication, CAD/CAM programming, fixtures, assembly, and coordinated secondary finishing.

Materials routinely processed

AluminumSteelStainless steel
Additional materials considered on a project-by-project basis

Equipment

Investment behind every ten-thousandth.

Precision CNC machining to tolerances as tight as ±0.0001 inch can only be supported when a well-qualified team utilizes advanced, well-maintained equipment. We continue to invest in both.

120,000+pounds of aluminum processed in 2024

Photos shown represent our current equipment.

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CNC Milling

10 machines
Haas EC-400 horizontal machining center

Haas EC-400 Pallet Pools — 2 Machines

Two separate, full-size horizontal machining centers

Each: 7 pallets · 100 tools · probing · 12,000 RPM spindle
Haas UMC-500 five-axis machining center with pallet pool

Haas UMC-500 Pallet Pool

5-axis machining center

11 pallets · 70 tools · probing · 12,000 RPM spindle
Haas DT-1

Haas DT-1

4-axis machining center

20 tools · 15,000 RPM spindle
Haas machining center with robotic loading

Haas VM-2 Robot Cell

4-axis automated machining center

7 kg FANUC robot · 30 tools · probing · 12,000 RPM spindle
Feeler V-1100

Feeler V-1100

4-axis machining center

30 tools · 12,000 RPM spindle
Viper vertical machining center

Viper 1270V

3-axis machining center

20 tools · 10,000 RPM spindle
YCM vertical machining center

YCM 1020A

4-axis machining center

24 tools · 12,000 RPM spindle
Johnford SV-32 Super Vertical machining center

Johnford SV-32

4-axis machining center

24 tools · 8,000 RPM high-torque spindle
Johnford SV-32 Super Vertical machining center

Johnford SV-32P

4-axis machining center

24 tools · 10,000 RPM spindle
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CNC Turning

6 machines
Hanwha Swiss-type CNC lathe

Hanwha XD20III

Swiss-type CNC lathe

Precision small-diameter turning
Hanwha Swiss-type CNC lathe

Hanwha XD26III

Swiss-type CNC lathe

Precision Swiss machining
SL2000BSY CNC turning center

Samsung SL2000BSY

CNC turning center

2.5″ bar capacity · collet system · subspindle · live tooling · Y-axis · bar feeder · parts catcher
QuickTECH T8 Twin Y

QuickTECH T8 Twin Y

Multi-axis CNC turning center

2.5″ bar capacity · collet system · subspindle · live tooling · Y-axis · bar feeder · parts catcher
Leadwell CNC turning center

Leadwell LTC-210M

CNC turning center

3″ bar capacity · 10″ chuck · live tooling · tailstock · parts catcher
Miyano CNC turning center

Miyano JNC-45

CNC turning center

1.75″ bar capacity · 8″ chuck and collet system · tailstock · parts catcher
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Quality Equipment

Dimensional inspection
Mitutoyo CRYSTA-Apex V 776 coordinate measuring machine

Mitutoyo CRYSTA-Apex V 776

CNC coordinate measuring machine (CMM)

Dimensional verification of complex components
Keyence IM-7000 Series optical measurement system

Keyence IM-7000 Series

Image dimension measurement system

Optical measurement for dimensional inspection

Extended capability

Value-added services.
One accountable partner.

We have spent decades building relationships with trusted vendors who extend our manufacturing capabilities beyond the machine shop.

TR Manufacturing, LLC can coordinate qualified outside processes as part of your project—helping simplify purchasing, communication, documentation, and delivery.

01

CARC Painting

Chemical Agent Resistant Coating coordinated through experienced finishing partners for applicable defense requirements.

02

Heat Treatment

Thermal processing coordinated to customer material, hardness, performance, and documentation requirements.

03

Anodizing

Protective and functional anodized finishes for aluminum components, managed to project specifications.

04

Powder Coating

Durable powder-coated finishes available in the performance characteristics and colors required by the application.

05

Passivation

Passivation services for stainless steel components coordinated to support corrosion resistance and cleanliness requirements.

Outside processes are performed by selected vendor partners and coordinated to applicable customer specifications and approved-source requirements.

Capability Statement

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Quality & compliance

Control at every step.

Aerospace and defense work demands more than dimensional accuracy. It requires disciplined documentation, material control, and accountability.

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Inspection throughout productionCalibrated metrology equipment is used throughout the machining process—well before a component reaches the quality lab.

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Dedicated quality & inspection labOur climate-controlled lab includes a Mitutoyo CRYSTA-Apex V 776 coordinate measuring machine and a Keyence IM-7000 Series image dimension measurement system for dimensional verification.

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First-article inspection & reportingFirst-article inspections and documented inspection reports are completed to applicable customer requirements.

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Material certifications & lot traceabilityMaterial certifications and lot-level records are maintained to support demanding customer and industry requirements.

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Quality management systemOur QMS supports controlled processes, documented records, accountability, and consistent execution.

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Continuous improvementA company-wide culture focused on repeatability, accountability, and better performance.

Our story

Owner-led. Team-built. Precision-driven.

Founded by Matt Mason and Joe Mattes in Garrett in 2004, TR Manufacturing, LLC has been built around a long-term commitment: reinvest in the business, raise the standard, and earn trust that lasts.

Growth has never meant standing still. The company continually directs its energy and resources back into skilled people, advanced equipment, process control, cybersecurity, and the capacity to take on more demanding work.

That discipline of continuous improvement shapes every relationship. TR Manufacturing, LLC works to be a dependable long-term partner to customers and vendors—and a place where employees can build meaningful careers.

Rooted here. Building what comes next.

Northeast Indiana's manufacturing strength depends on keeping talent close to home. TR Manufacturing, LLC is committed to mentoring young people, sharing practical knowledge, and creating paths for the next generation to grow into advanced manufacturing careers in the region.

“Joe and I have always believed that the best way to grow is to put what we earn back into the business—into our people, our equipment, and better ways of working. We want TR Manufacturing to be the kind of partner customers and vendors can count on, the kind of place employees can build a career, and a place where young people can see a future in manufacturing right here in Northeast Indiana. The goal is simple: keep getting better, and build something that lasts.”

Matt Mason, CEO

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(260) 357-4679
1106 S. Cowen St.
Garrett, IN 46738
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