Clay Allen Design
From napkin sketches to production, delivering mechanical engineering and industrial design to bring complex products to market.
About the firm
Clay Allen Design is a Sacramento, California-based engineering practice specializing in aerospace, medical, and industrial product development. Operating under the brand A--Design, it provides comprehensive solutions from initial concept to final production, including CNC prototyping, multi-axis EDM fabrication, custom assembly fixture design, and small-lot production. With over 20 years of industry experience and multiple patents, the practice supports clients across the aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, sporting goods, and consumer product sectors.
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Mechanical Engineering · Aerospace Engineering
People
Clay AllenPrincipal
Capabilities
Mechanical Engineering & Product Design
Service websiteDevelops comprehensive product concepts and mechanical solutions to transition ideas from early sketches into manufacturing.
- Industrial Design Services
Combines aesthetic styling and functional engineering to design products ready for commercial production.
- Aerospace & Defense Spec Design
Creates mechanical systems and components designed to meet strict military specifications and aerospace standards.
- Semiconductor Tooling & Fixture Design
Engineers specialized fixtures and mechanical components optimized for semiconductor fabrication environments.
Precision CNC Machining & Prototyping
Service websiteFabricates precise parts and functional prototypes with a focus on high-fidelity execution of complex designs.
- Complex Shape Surface Machining
Executes 3D surface machining for components with highly contoured or intricate geometries.
- Multi-Axis Milling & Turning
Utilizes advanced milling and lathe equipment to shape a wide array of metals, high-temperature plastics, and composites.
- Wire & Sinker EDM Fabrication
Employs electrical discharge machining to produce components with demanding tolerances and fine details.
- Custom Assembly Fixture Fabrication
Designs and builds dedicated assembly and workholding fixtures to support manufacturing processes.
Aerospace Hardware Manufacturing
Service websiteProduces flight-qualified mechanical components and thermal control assemblies.
- Spacecraft Launch Lock Systems
Designs and manufactures flight-ready lock mechanisms to secure sensitive payloads during launch.
- Thermal Management Louver Systems
Produces custom thermal regulation louvers for spacecraft temperature control applications.
Industries
Aerospace · Defense · Medical Devices · Semiconductors · Industrial · Consumer Products · Sports & Recreation
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