Machining
Sonaca delivers a broad range of aluminum & hard metal machining capabilities. Our one-stop-shop machining facilities are equipped with leading technologies such as high-speed machining pallet systems, robotics and lean manufacturing techniques. This allows us to machine any part up to 18 meters long and form by shot peening and mill complex stringers.
Aluminum small and medium machining parts
New equipment across our sites operates at higher speeds, allowing us to make parts and more complex products faster.
Product identification
- Aluminum machined metal parts
- Small assemblies
- Ribs, Fittings
- Access Panel
- Bracket
Location

Manufacturing sites & capabilities
Aluminum long bed machining & peen forming
Sonaca Montreal is fully integrated manufacturing facility with high-speed milling machines and one of the world’s largest computer-controlled shot peen machines. Our automated fastening machines and automated surface treatment line – the largest in Canada – are capable of processing aluminum aerostructures of 18 meters long by 3 meters wide.
Product identification
- Wing & Empennage skins
- Spars
Location

Manufacturing sites & capabilities
Hard metal machining
This 5-axis configuration allows you to drastically reduce the amount of setups on even the most difficult parts. Sonaca invests in new and emerging technologies to enhance performance, improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
Product identification
- Engine Fittings
- Wing attach fittings
- Pylon Chords
- Bulkheads
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