Chesapeake CNC
Swiss Screw Machining for Aerospace, Defense, Firearms, and Industrial Programs
ISO 9001 • AS9100D • ITAR
ISO 9001 • AS9100D • ITAR
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Chesapeake CNC is an AS9100D certified Swiss screw machining house based on the eastern shore of Maryland, serving aerospace, defense, firearms, medical, and industrial programs from a 45,000 square foot facility. Engineers and procurement teams who need tight-tolerance Swiss-turned components with full traceability and documentation rely on Chesapeake for consistent, burr-free parts delivered to print.
The facility runs multiple 5 to 7-axis Citizen SR-series Swiss lathes with in-house bar straightening, centerless grinding, vibratory tumbling, and ultrasonic cleaning. Complex features including deep and cross drilling, thread whirling, and milled details are handled in a single setup. Outside finishing including heat treat, plating, anodize, black nitride, and laser marking is coordinated through NADCAP-approved sources.
Legg Associates is the factory-authorized representative for Chesapeake CNC. One conversation connects you directly to their engineering and production team.
The facility runs multiple 5 to 7-axis Citizen SR-series Swiss lathes with in-house bar straightening, centerless grinding, vibratory tumbling, and ultrasonic cleaning. Complex features including deep and cross drilling, thread whirling, and milled details are handled in a single setup. Outside finishing including heat treat, plating, anodize, black nitride, and laser marking is coordinated through NADCAP-approved sources.
Legg Associates is the factory-authorized representative for Chesapeake CNC. One conversation connects you directly to their engineering and production team.
Featured Customers
Chesapeake CNC manufactures precision components for some of the most demanding programs in aerospace, defense, and firearms.
| Certifications | AS9100D, ISO 9001, ITAR |
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| Bar Diameters | 0.015 to 2.625 in (0.38 to 66.7 mm) typical |
| Part Envelope | Swiss turned lengths to approximately 12 in typical. Cross and axial drilling, milled features, and thread whirling all supported in a single setup. |
| Typical Tolerances | Tolerances held to ±0.0001 in. Surface finish Ra 16 to 32 µin typical. |
| Core Equipment | Multiple 5 to 7-axis Swiss lathes (Citizen SR-series). In-house bar straightening (1/4 to 1-1/2 in). In-house centerless grinding (1/4 to 1-1/2 in). Vibratory tumbling, ultrasonic cleaning, light assembly. |
| Inspection | QV1 Starlite RAM optical comparator, Deltronic DH216 comparator, Mitutoyo micrometers, certified pins and gauges, Mitutoyo MeasurLink QMS, in-process monitored checks, AQL sampling, FAI. |
| Finishing | Heat treat, phosphate coat, nickel and gold plating, smoke black nickel, anodize, nickel-boron coat, black nitride, chem film, laser marking, painting. All outside processes through NADCAP-approved sources. |
| Volumes / MOQs | Prototype through production. Consolidated programs supported. |
| Lead Times | Typically 3 to 6 weeks depending on complexity and outside processes. |
| Industries Served | Aerospace, defense, medical, hydraulics, electronics, telecommunications, automotive, industrial, marine, firearms, commercial |
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A great fit for
- AS9100D programs requiring FAI, traceability, and full documentation for aerospace and defense
- Tight-tolerance Swiss features including deep drilling, cross holes, thread whirling, and milled details
- Programs needing in-house bar straightening, centerless grinding, and turnkey outside finishing coordination
- Firearms and defense programs requiring ITAR-compliant domestic sourcing
- Consolidated sourcing programs running prototype through production
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Not the right fit for
- Catalog or commodity purchases without a print
- Requests requiring offshore or non-domestic manufacturing
- Same-day or next-day emergency builds
- Sand casting, investment casting, sheet metal, or large weldment programs
Additional Information
Equipment
Chesapeake CNC runs multiple 5 to 7-axis Citizen SR-series Swiss lathes with in-house bar straightening and centerless grinding capabilities.
- 1 SB-20-E — 5 Axis Swiss Lathe
- 2 SB-20-G — 5 Axis Swiss Lathe
- 2 SR-10-J — 6 Axis Swiss Lathe
- 1 SR-20-J — 7 Axis Swiss Lathe
- 2 SR-20-JII — 7 Axis Swiss Lathe
- 1 SR-20-RII — 7 Axis Swiss Lathe
- 1 SR-20-RIV — 7 Axis Swiss Lathe w/b axis
- 2 SR-32-J — 7 Axis Swiss Lathe
- 2 SR-32-JII — 7 Axis Swiss Lathe
- 1 SR-38 — 7 Axis Swiss Lathe w/b axis
- 1 Medart #0 12 ft Bar Straightener — 1/4 in to 1-1/2 in diameter
- 1 Cincinnati Centerless Grinder — 1/4 in to 1-1/2 in diameter
- 1 Brother Mill R450X1
Inspection Equipment
Chesapeake CNC maintains dedicated inspection equipment for dimensional and surface quality verification on all programs.
- QV1 Starlite Ram Optical Comparator
- Mitutoyo Surface Micrometer
- Deltronic DH216 Optical Comparator
- Certified Pins and Gauges
- Mitutoyo MeasurLink Quality Management Software
Additional Equipment
- 3 Nova Vibratory Tumblers
- 1 Bridgeport Manual Lathe
- 1 Blackstone Ultrasonic Cleaner WRD-1414 (Wash/Rinse/Dryer)
Outside Process Capabilities
All outside processes are coordinated through NADCAP-approved sources. Finishing and surface treatment options include:
- Heat Treating
- Phosphate Coating
- Nickel Plating
- Gold Plating
- Smoke Black Nickel Plating
- Anodizing
- Grinding
- Nickel Boron Coating
- Black Nitriding
- Laser Marking
- Painting
- Chem Film Processing
- Additional processes available on request
Certifications
Chesapeake CNC holds the following certifications. Certificates of conformance and lot traceability documentation are available per order.
- AS9100D
- ISO 9001:2015
- ITAR Registered
- CAGE Code: 73DK5
Get in Touch
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Charles Legg
VP & Sales Representative — Est. 1959
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