Marples Gears
California precision gear and CNC machining shop for aerospace, medical and instrumentation components.
What they do
Marples Gears is a precision gear manufacturer established in 1942, serving the aerospace, defense, optical, medical, and commercial industries. It specializes in high-precision fine-pitch gears for customers that require precise movement and positioning.
Its services cover precision gear manufacturing, CNC machining, engineering, and inspection.
The company states on its homepage that it is AS9100 and ITAR certified, and describes its work as aerospace-level precision.
Other processes stated on their site
Capabilities
CNC machining
CNC turning, milling and gear cutting with supporting inspection equipment, for high-precision gears and machined components.
Commercial terms
Minimum order
Not stated
Lead time
Not stated
Quoting
By request
Cost tier $$$$ of $$$$, ProductFlo classification
Marples is an AS9100 and ITAR certified precision shop serving aerospace, defense and medical programs, matching the high-reliability regulated specialist category.
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Last verified November 7, 2026. Listings are informational and are not endorsements. Cost tiers are ProductFlo's classification, not quotes: confirm pricing, lead time and capability with the vendor.