AP programs
Previous experience supporting armor-piercing projectile programs and their manufacturing requirements.
ADVANCED BALLISTICS / LIBERTY TURNED COMPONENTS
Push performance.
Build for scale.
Custom bullet and projectile design, testing, and production—with manufacturing in mind from the start.
We like to push the envelope on performance while maintaining an economical cost structure and a clear path to scalable production.
Discuss your program ↗CUSTOM DEVELOPMENTTESTING & EVALUATIONSCALABLE PRODUCTION
01 / EXPERIENCEFrom development programs to production
Experience across
projectile platforms.
Our previous work spans AP, monolithic copper and brass, hollow-point projectiles, and testing surrogate rounds for large government programs. Each program brings its own requirements for documentation, quality, cost, and production readiness.
Monolithic copper & brass
Experience with solid copper and brass projectile programs, from development work through production planning.
Hollow point
Custom hollow-point projectile work with attention to repeatable manufacturing and program-specific quality requirements.
Government test surrogates
Experience with testing surrogate rounds for large government programs, supporting defined evaluation and documentation needs.
02 / OUR PROCESSA connected path from concept to production
Develop. Evaluate.
Prepare to scale.
Performance, manufacturability, and economics belong in the same conversation. We carry those priorities through each stage of a program.
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Define the program
Start with the application, customer objectives, evaluation requirements, anticipated volumes, schedule, and target cost. Establish the scope and documentation needs before development begins.
- 02
Design with production in mind
Develop custom bullet and projectile concepts alongside a review of manufacturing feasibility, material sourcing, inspection needs, and downstream processing. Consider the full production route early.
- 03
Prototype & evaluate
Produce development lots and support testing against agreed program criteria. Review results with the customer, capture feedback, and manage revisions through a documented development process.
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Establish the production route
Evaluate equipment options, tooling, secondary operations, finishing partners, and inspection plans together. Align the proposed production line with the program’s maturity, volume, and commercial requirements.
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Release & scale
Move toward repeatable production with controlled revisions, lot traceability, inspection records, and a clear release process. Plan capacity and supply continuity as demand grows.
03 / PRODUCTION OPTIONS
The right route.
At the right volume.
A production plan should fit the program today and leave room for tomorrow. We evaluate flexible machining routes and dedicated production arrangements against the complete cost of delivery.
Flexible Swiss CNC
A route to consider for custom work, development lots, and evolving requirements. Production planning accounts for setup, change control, and the transition between revisions.
Multi-spindle production
For suitable programs and sustained volumes, we assess multi-spindle manufacturing options and dedicated tooling against capacity, consistency, and unit-cost objectives.
Coordinated secondary operations
Bring machining, deburring, finishing, outside processing, inspection, and packaging into one production plan, with clear responsibilities at each handoff.
04 / MATERIALS & FINISHING
Consider the
complete component.
Material and finishing decisions affect sourcing, lead time, quality, and cost. We review these requirements as part of the overall program and coordinate specialist processing with qualified partners as needed.
Copper, brass & exotic materials
Alongside our copper and brass experience, we evaluate specialty and exotic materials against customer specifications, availability, manufacturing feasibility, and production economics.
Plating
Review specified plating requirements, supplier capabilities, inspection documentation, and lead times as part of the planned production route.
Heat treating
Coordinate specified heat-treatment services with process partners, incorporating certification requirements, lot control, and scheduling into the program.
Coatings & surface finishing
Account for specified coatings and surface finishes, including preparation, outside processing, and final acceptance requirements, before production release.
PERFORMANCE AMBITION. PRODUCTION DISCIPLINE.
Push the envelope.
Keep the economics.
We look at material utilization, tooling, cycle time, secondary operations, inspection, and finishing as one cost structure. The goal is a capable product supported by a practical, repeatable manufacturing plan.
From a first development lot to a growing production program, our focus stays the same: ambitious performance goals, economical manufacturing, and a scalable path forward.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT PROGRAM
Bring us
your challenge.
Tell us about your development scope, testing needs, anticipated volumes, and production timeline.
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