Carbon fiber, fiberglass, and aramid components engineered and manufactured in the USA.
Looking for a composites company in the United States that can move from prototype to production without drama? Composites Universal Group (CUG) delivers turnkey composite parts—engineering, tooling, layup & cure, precision CNC, bonded assemblies, finishing, and QA/FAI—for aerospace, defense, mobility, medical, and industrial programs nationwide.
Why CUG
- Production-proven: Repeatable processes, serialized builds, SPC on key characteristics.
- Aerospace-grade quality: AS9102 FAI, full material lot traceability, controlled special processes.
- Speed to market: Rapid DFM, concurrent tool/part development, prototype → production ramp plans.
- Tight tolerances: 5‑axis CNC trim/drill; CMM verification; typical features to ±0.25 mm (±0.010 in) with hard tooling.
- End‑to‑end: Design support → tooling → layup & cure → machining → bonding/assembly → finishing → QA/NDI.
- Nationwide support: Agile collaboration for programs in Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas–Fort Worth, Phoenix, Wichita, Huntsville, Greenville–Spartanburg, Denver, Boston—and everywhere in between.
Snippet‑ready summary: CUG is a United States composites company providing carbon fiber, fiberglass, and aramid parts with engineering, autoclave/OOA, RTM/infusion, CNC machining, bonded assembly, and AS9102 FAI. We scale from prototype to production with aerospace‑grade quality and nationwide support.
Capabilities at a Glance
Engineering & DFM
- Laminate design, ply schedules, quasi‑isotropic stacks
- Sandwich construction with Nomex®/aluminum honeycomb
- Joint & bond design (co‑bond/secondary), inserts, potting
- Basic structural analysis and FEA support upon request
Tooling
- Soft & hard tooling: 3D‑printed, aluminum, carbon/Invar®
- Cure fixtures and drill/trim jigs for repeatability
Manufacturing Processes
- Prepreg hand layup with autoclave and out‑of‑autoclave (OOA)
- Resin infusion / VARTM and RTM for complex shapes and cost‑effective series
- Edge closeouts, core splicing, lightning‑strike mesh integration
- Cosmetic finishes: clear‑coat, paint, textures, branding graphics
Precision Machining & Assembly
- 5‑axis CNC trim/drill; program control and revision tracking
- Metallic/composite inserts, PEM®/bonded fasteners
- Kitting, sub‑assemblies, line‑ready delivery
Quality Assurance & NDI
- AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) with Forms 1–3 and ballooned drawings/models
- Dimensional inspection (CMM, laser); cure logs and travelers
- NDI options including ultrasonic C‑scan and visual; radiography via qualified partners
- Full materials traceability and certificate packages
Materials & Systems
- Fiber: carbon (standard/intermediate/high modulus), glass, aramid
- Resins: toughened epoxies, BMI, high‑temp epoxies
- Hybrid laminates: carbon‑glass/aramid for impact/EMI needs
- Cores: Nomex® and aluminum honeycomb; structural foams
Industries We Serve (USA)
- Aerospace & Defense: flight structures, fairings, doors, ducts, radomes, payload housings
- UAS/UAM/Space: wings, fuselages, booms, panels, antenna structures
- Automotive & Performance: body panels, aero, tubs, energy management components
- Medical & Industrial: imaging gantries, robot arms, automation beams, fixtures
- Consumer & Sporting: visible Class‑A carbon, protective housings, frames
Prototype‑to‑Production Ramp
- Discover & DFM – Requirements, load paths, risk register
- Process Selection – Prepreg/autoclave vs OOA vs infusion/RTM
- Tooling & First Articles – Tool validation; coupon/element testing as required
- Pilot Builds – Capability studies, SPC plans, gage R&R
- Production Release – Work instructions, packout, serialization, supply planning
Compliance & Documentation
- AS9102 FAI with FAIR package (Forms 1–3)
- Work travelers, cure charts, and inspection reports
- Material certs, CoCs, and objective evidence for special processes
- Customer‑specific supplements accommodated
Need a formal capability statement (autoclave volume, max part size, NDI methods, certifications)? We’ll tailor a datasheet to your RFQ.
FAQs (People‑Also‑Ask Ready)
What does a composites company do?
Designs, manufactures, and assembles parts made from fiber‑reinforced polymers—such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and aramid—using processes like prepreg layup, autoclave/OOA curing, infusion/RTM, CNC machining, and bonded assembly.
Do you handle small runs and production scale?
Yes. We support one‑off prototypes through full‑rate production with scalable tooling and process controls.
Can you deliver audit‑ready documentation?
Yes. We provide AS9102 FAIRs, inspection reports, cure data, material certs, and NDI evidence aligned to customer requirements.
What surface finishes are available?
From structural paint‑ready to Class‑A cosmetic weave with clear‑coat, textures, and branding graphics.
Get a Quote
Share your CAD, drawings, volumes, finish class, and acceptance criteria. We’ll return a manufacturable proposal with schedule, risk mitigation, and pricing options.
