Lancaster, CA · Since 1978
Foam work pads, FOD plugs, and precision parts, made to spec.
Custom foam fully enclosed in double-coated nylon for aircraft work pads, surface protection, and FOD plugs. Plus precision CNC, 3D printing, and custom embroidery, all under one roof, with a heavy emphasis on FOD prevention.
Our core product
Enclosed foam work pads & FOD plugs
Custom foam fully enclosed in double-coated nylon, so nothing crumbles or sheds: kneeling and lay-down work pads, surface protection pads, and FOD plugs that keep drill shavings, dust, and debris out of open holes during aircraft build and maintenance. Made to your drawing, DXF/STEP file, sample, or dimensions.
- Approved Northrop Grumman supplier; we also supply Lockheed Martin and NASA
- Local to Air Force Plant 42 and Edwards AFB, shipping across the US
- Most pads and plugs run about $350 each, quoted per size and quantity
What we make
Six capabilities, built in-house.
From cut-to-fit foam to tight-tolerance machining, the whole job stays under one roof, so quality and timing stay in our hands.
Checked before it shipsFOD-first inspection on every job, materials to finishing.
Why Rough Cut
Built in-house, checked before it ships.
- Heavy emphasis on FOD prevention
- One shop for fabric, foam, plastic, and metal
- Quotes routed straight to our production board
- Family-owned in Lancaster since 1978
- Approved Northrop Grumman supplier; also supplies Lockheed Martin and NASA
1 roof
Materials to finishing
6
Core capabilities
FOD-first
On every job
Company facts
Rough Cut Manufacturing at a glance.
- What we make
- Custom foam fully enclosed in double-coated nylon: aircraft work pads, surface protection pads, and FOD (foreign object debris) plugs. Also CNC-cut custom foam, 3D-printed ABS fixture clamps and TPU parts, and custom embroidery.
- Where
- 220 West Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93534, in the Antelope Valley near Air Force Plant 42 and Edwards AFB. Shipping across the US.
- Since
- 1978. Founded as Lancaster Upholstery by Robert Rough; owned by his grandson, Jacob Rough.
- Customers
- Approved Northrop Grumman supplier; also supplies Lockheed Martin and NASA. Open to every industry.
- Registrations
- SAM.gov registered small business, CAGE 4PDJ1, UEI JWTHS1Q9KFL7. Not currently AS9100 or ISO 9001 certified.
- Typical order
- About $350 for a custom enclosed pad or FOD plug, quoted per size and quantity. Standard turnaround two weeks; rush available.