Capabilities
Engineering
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Complete RF Design, mechanical analysis, FEA, environmental validation and material selection
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Electrical and mechanical optimization
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Reverse engineering
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Aircraft Installation and Integration
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Tool design
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Full electromagnetic design and testing including radiation patterns
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Electrical design tools allow for full aircraft simulation
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Temperature humidity chambers
Manufacturing
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Largest autoclave at 10 ft. ⌀ x 20 ft. L
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CNC Machines
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Large 5-axis machine
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16 ft. X 6 ft. X 4 ft. working volume
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Small 5-axis machine
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310mm platter size, 31” max. part swing, 500 lb. capacity
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4 axis machine
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X-axis 40 in. X Y-axis 26 in.
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3 axis machines
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CNC lathes
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ProtoTRAK mill
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Manual machines
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Hardings lathe
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Multiple Bridgeports
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Composite Processes & Materials
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Processes include prepreg lay-up, vacuum bag, autoclave cure, CNC machining, and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM)
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Experienced with all types of fibers, resins, core materials and coatings
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Radome coatings include anti-static top coats, polyurethane rain erosion coatings, fluoroelastomers, epoxies and radar absorbing materials (RAM)
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Universal test machines
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DMA (dynamic mechanical analysis)
Painting
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Two paint booths
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Garmat Tier I
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Interior: 26′-9 1/4″-L x 13′-1-5/8″-W x 8′-10-1/4″-H
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Exterior: 27 2-1/4” L x 13 6 -5/8” W x 10’10” H
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Garmat Chinook II
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Interior: 26′ 9-/1/4″ L x 13 1- 1/2″ W x 8′ 10-1/2″ H
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Exterior: 27 2-1/4” L x 13 6 -5/8” W x 10’10” H
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Two grinding booths