CNC Machining & Surface Finishing Brisbane

Your Manufacturing Partner

Protonautics is your one stop shop for CNC component machining & surface finishing needs – from concept to volume production.

Aviation components CNC Machining Surface Finishing — Manufacture of prototypes and aviation parts

Defence components CNC Machining Surface Finishing — International group for leading technologies in the mobility and security segments.

BAE systems — Approved supplier of machined components and Surface Finishing

“Working with a new supplier is always risky. Since coming online with Textron Systems Australia, Protonautics has exceeded expectations and shown that they are not just any supplier – they are a partner willing to work with us to ensure the success of our projects. Rather than just pushing out parts, they have put in the effort to understand the requirements, provided feedback to the engineers and helped us to ensure that costs are minimised, delivery schedule is met and the part quality and design constraints are maintained. We look forward to working with Protonautics on future projects.” Jonathan Perry Program Manager Textron Systems Australia P/L

Surveillance equipment components CNC Machining Surface Finishing — Prototyping and manufacture of over 80 individual parts

Laser eye surgery equipment CNC Machined Surface Finishing — Maintain 10µm precision consistency for production of laser eye surgical components “Protonautics reacts very quickly to any changing needs of Ellex being very flexible to meet our requirements. We rely on Protonautics to assist us in the qualification our new designs, particularly on design for manufacture, as well as meeting our production demand with integrity and consistency.” Angela Standing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Manager Ellex Medical Pty Ltd

CNC machined components and Surface Finishing for defence — Approved supplier of machined components and Surface Finishing

Complete Capability

Design For Manufacturability

We will review your design & provide feedback to improve manufacturability and efficiency. Using our extensive experience in component manufacturing, we will provide advice to improve the efficiency of manufacture and subsequent costs. Formal detailed reports are also available – contact us!

5 Axis, Mill & Lathe CNC Machines

Our workshop operates 10 CNC Mills & Lathes including 5 Axis with up to 10 µm accuracy. Our team of highly skilled machinists and qualified tradesmen will meet the turnaround time and standard of quality you require. Whether it is a high precision part manufactured to AS9100D standard, or a simple component, we inspect parts at multiple stages before, during and after production to ensure we meet our commitments.

Assembly and testing of subsystems

We can assemble your into higher level assemblies. Mechanical and electrical testing are designed and performed to meet your critical requirements e.g. torquing, electrical, pressure and leak testing.

Material variability

We have wide experience working with different materials & specs including Stainless Steel, Aluminium Alloys, PEEK, Acetyl, Titanium and Exotic Composites. Therefore, we can recommend material types and standards best suited to your product with regard to its purpose & use

CMM Reporting Capability

With our certified Sheffield CMM, we can deliver 6µm repeatability measurement and reporting

Chemical Surface Treatment

Protonautics has a fully self contained surface treatment facility to post process machined components with various chemical finishings including: passivation, milspec coloured and hard anodising, electroless nickle plating and stainless steel passivation

AS9100D Certified

Our AS9100:D scope provides a one-stop shop for manufacture of components and assemblies.

Scope: Manufacture of machined components, chemical surface treatments and assembly services

CNC Machining & Surface Finishing - Australian Owned & Operated

Protonautics started out developing covert surveillance solutions for the law enforcement and defence communities around the globe. Now, we provide CNC machining and surface treatment services; specifically, precision machining, assembly, chemical surface treatments and other production services to the Defence, Aviation, Electronics, Mining, RF, Law Enforcement and Medical sectors.

With over 30 years of industry experience, Protonautics has developed a suite of in-house services and a network of verified subcontractors that enables us to provide complete solutions from one-off prototypes to large, long term production volumes.

We work in tandem with customer engineering and design teams providing feedback on “design for manufacturability” to improve customer outcomes.

Engage a diligent, trustworthy supplier to reduce the risk in your supply chain; A supplier with a record of providing reliable services for critical applications to Defence and Aerospace Supply Chain – largely through the effort of project management coordinating a network of verified subcontractors and suppliers.

“Manufacture of machined components, chemical surface treatments and assembly services” is included in the scope of our AS9100:D ceritification.
We have an ongoing engagement with the Defence community and CDIC involvement.
Our commitment to supply critical components from capacity is dedicated to your schedule.
Design reviews and prototyping services are conveniently available to improve the manufacturability of your components.

Protonautics is a one-stop-shop approach to mechanical manufacturing, chemical surface treatments and assembly services. Contact us for general enquiries or request a quote.

Our Vision

Uphold a reputation for providing reliable engineering solutions that display outstanding workmanship and consistently meet customer expectations of
service and performance

Our Mission

To provide reliable solutions to our customer’s challenges, materialise engineering designs from concept to product. Protonautics achieves this by de-risking the manufacturing process through the combination of experience, commitment, and uncompromising quality standards

We Value

Reliability, ownership and commitment. We are trusted to fulfill expectations by applying our knowledge, expertise and service along with a collective passion for quality results that represent value. Confidently, we take full responsibility for our outcomes.

We Guarantee

Evaluation of design for manufacturability and genuine feedback on the viability and cost-effectiveness of designs, material selections and concepts.

A deep respect for customer privacy, developed from providing covert surveillance solution to sensitive clients within the law enforcement and defence sectors.

Outstanding workmanship, competitive quotations with transparent pricing and the integrity to reliably meet our commitments