Carbon Fiber Machining at LINK Composites utilizes advanced CNC machining techniques to precisely shape and trim carbon fiber composite materials. This process ensures tight tolerances and minimal delamination, delivering high-quality, structurally sound components for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.

CNC Machining is subtractive manufacturing performed on computer-numerically controlled machine tools. Toolpaths generated from CAM drive multi-axis milling, turning, and mill-turn equipment to remove material accurately and repeatably. The approach enables tight tolerances, stable process capability, and scalable automation for prototypes through production across metals and engineering plastics.

CNC Machining

CNC Milling removes material with rotating cutters under precise multi-axis computer control, producing complex prismatic or sculpted parts with positional accuracy to ±0.005 mm and surface finishes ≤ Ra 0.4 µm. Machines span 3-axis vertical mills, 4-axis horizontals with pallet changers, and full 5-axis trunnion or gantry platforms, supporting everything from rapid prototypes to lights-out production in metals, plastics, and composites.

CNC Milling

Carbon Fiber Machining

Composite Assembly and Finishing at LINK Composites involves precise joining and surface finishing of composite parts to create fully functional assemblies. Processes include adhesive bonding, mechanical fastening, and surface conditioning to ensure structural integrity and aesthetic quality.

Assembling involves putting together various metal components to form a complete unit. This can include methods like welding, riveting, and using threaded fasteners.

Assembling

Surface Conditioning prepares surfaces for finishing (e.g. paint, coatings) or to enhance physical properties through sandblasting, buffing, chemical etching, etc. Critical for adhesion, aesthetics, or final surface texture.

Surface Conditioning

Light Mechanical Assembly is a secondary manufacturing process where fasteners, inserts, and hardware such as PEM® self-clinching fasteners, Helicoil® threaded inserts, bushings, dowel pins, and similar components are installed into fabricated or machined parts. This step prepares components for final assembly by the end user or downstream production, ensuring parts arrive assembly-ready and meet precise fit, alignment, and torque requirements.

Light Mechanical Assembly

Spring Assembly & Integration combines precision-made springs with retainers, plungers, housings, or damping elements to deliver ready-to-install mechanical sub-assemblies. Automated cells perform press-fit, staking, adhesive bonding, and functional load-deflection tests, guaranteeing each assembly meets preload, travel, and fatigue-life criteria before shipment.

Spring Assembly & Integration

Composite Assembly and Finishing

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ISO 9001:2015

The design, manufacturing, and integration of high‐precision components, systems, and subsystems for commercial aircraft and military platforms, with emphasis on meeting stringent certifications such as AS9100, ITAR, and MIL‐STD. Priorities include advanced materials, rigorous quality assurance, and robust engineering to ensure reliability in mission‐critical applications.

Aerospace & Defense

LINK Composites specializes in precision machining, assembly, and finishing of carbon fiber components for aerospace and defense applications, including UAVs and aircraft parts requiring high-performance materials and strict quality standards.

The design, manufacturing, and assembly of components and systems for passenger cars, commercial and off-highway vehicles, rail rolling stock, and emerging electric/Autonomous mobility platforms. High-volume production, IATF 16949 compliance, JIT supply chains, and continuous innovation ensure reliable powertrains, safety-critical systems, and cost-efficient delivery across a broad transportation landscape.

Automotive & Transportation

LINK Composites manufactures and assembles precision carbon fiber components for automotive and transportation sectors, supporting high-performance vehicles and specialized mobility platforms with advanced composite materials.

Engineering, integration, and production of articulated, SCARA, delta, and gantry robots—plus end-of-arm tooling and safety controls—for automated welding, assembly, pick-and-place, and inspection tasks. Compliance with ISO 10218 and ANSI/RIA R15.06 ensures safe, high-throughput operation across diverse manufacturing environments.

Industrial Robotics & Automation Systems

The design and production of large‐scale machinery, automation systems, and heavy equipment for industrial applications, where reliability and performance are paramount. Adherence to ISO, ANSI, and other applicable standards supports continuous operation under high‐stress conditions, with custom‐engineered systems often required.

Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment

LINK Composites provides precision machining and assembly services for automation systems, including custom tooling and components for automated manufacturing and robotic applications.

LINK Composites, founded in 2017, specializes in machining, finishing, and assembling carbon fiber components using advanced CNC technology. With four dedicated CNC machines, the company expertly handles complex carbon fiber parts for diverse industries including aerospace, auto racing, and drone manufacturing. Their decades of experience in bonding, fastening, and painting custom composite parts ensure high-quality, precision solutions tailored to demanding applications. Located in Mystic, CT, LINK Composites combines technical expertise with robust manufacturing capabilities to deliver superior composite components.

Facility size in square feet is not specified. The facility is dedicated to machining, finishing, and assembling carbon fiber components with multiple CNC machines and expertise in bonding and painting custom composite parts.

LINK Composites Headquarters

This 5,000 sq ft facility in Mystic, CT serves as the headquarters and primary manufacturing site for LINK Composites. Equipped with four CNC machines dedicated to carbon fiber machining, it supports advanced finishing and assembly processes. The location offers strategic access to regional transportation networks, facilitating efficient supply chain operations.

Specialists in machining, finishing, and assembling carbon fiber components for aerospace, auto racing, and drones.

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