Military/Defense CNC Machining for Orange County, CA

C&H Machine provides production-ready CNC machining and EDM services to military and defense programs in Orange County. We are a U.S. manufacturer headquartered in Escondido, CA, and we ship nationwide, including daily service into Orange County. Our team supports OEMs and tiered suppliers with disciplined quality systems, responsive schedules, and parts that assemble and perform as designed.

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Why C&H Machine for Military and Defense

Certified quality: AS9100:2016 Rev. D quality management with mature, documented processes.
ITAR compliance: ITAR registered U.S. manufacturer with controlled workflows for defense-related work.
Capacity and schedule: Flexible machine time and 12 EDM machines, including 10 dedicated Wire EDM, to help de-risk lead times.
Turnkey manufacturing: CNC milling and turning, Wire and Sinker EDM, inspection, finishing coordination, and full assembly to ship-ready parts.

Core CNC and EDM Services

CNC Milling for prismatic parts, tight tolerances, and complex 3D features
CNC Turning for precision shafts, bushings, and housings
Wire EDM for intricate internal profiles, thin walls, and hard or heat-treated alloys
Sinker EDM for blind features, sharp internal corners, and micro details
Full Assembly with kitting, torque, labeling, and documentation to spec
Custom Cell Manufacturing for dedicated, repeatable flow on high-mix or recurring builds

Materials We Machine

We regularly process aerospace-grade metals and engineered materials. Explore our materials resources below.

If you do not see your material listed, contact us. If it is electrically conductive, we can likely EDM it, and we can often machine it conventionally as well.

Quality and Compliance

Standards: AS9100:2016 Rev. D quality management
Registration: ITAR registered U.S. manufacturer
Documentation: First article inspection upon request, lot traceability, and certificates of conformance
Inspection: CMM inspection and documented process controls aligned to drawing and PO requirements
Data handling: Controlled prints and secure file transfer options

Serving Orange County from Escondido, CA

We are located in Escondido, CA and regularly support customers across Orange County. With established logistics and daily shipments, we can receive and deliver parts quickly in Southern California and anywhere in the United States.

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FAQs

How fast can you turn parts for Orange County customers?
Lead times depend on complexity and volume. With 10 Wire EDM machines available, we can often prioritize urgent work. Send your print via our RFQ form for a prompt schedule.

Can you take my part through final assembly?
Yes. We provide CNC machining, Wire and Sinker EDM, inspection, finishing coordination, and full assembly to ship-ready parts.

Do you handle ITAR work?
Yes. We are ITAR registered and maintain controlled workflows for defense programs.

Ready to start your Orange County defense project?
Request a Quote or Contact Us. We will review your print, confirm materials and tolerances, and provide a responsive, production-ready plan.