Description

Layke Incorporated is a distinguished American aerospace machine shop based in Phoenix, Arizona, with over 70 years of expertise in precision aerospace machining. Established in 1955, Layke has built a strong reputation for delivering medium to complex machining solutions to the aircraft, electronics, and missile industries. The company operates from a 28,000 square foot facility equipped with advanced CNC technology, including eight CNC turning centers, ten 4- and 5-axis milling centers, and two 11-pallet horizontal milling centers. With a dedicated team of 18 employees and a management team boasting over 176 years of combined aerospace machining experience, Layke ensures the highest standards of quality and precision in every project. Layke Incorporated is a minority-owned business certified under MIL-I-45208A and proudly holds ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications, reflecting its commitment to quality and continuous improvement. The company serves prominent clients such as Alliant Techsystems (ATK/ABL), B/E Aerospace, Honeywell Engines & Systems, Eaton Aerospace Fluid Power, and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, among others. Layke’s quality control department is equipped with two Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and staffed by inspectors with over 100 years of combined aerospace inspection experience, maintaining a customer quality rating of 99.7% or better and aiming to keep defects below 500 parts per million (PPM). The company emphasizes innovation, technology advancement, and employee development as core drivers of its success. Layke implements Statistical Process Control (SPC) and risk management strategies to minimize non-conformance and enhance manufacturing efficiency. Their expertise extends to machining aircraft alloys, stainless steel, nylon, Teflon, and producing complete assemblies including testing. Layke’s dedication to uncompromising quality, customer satisfaction, and supporting precision machining in America underscores its longstanding industry leadership and commitment to excellence.