Total Aviation Capability with Unparalleled Flexibility

WestWind Technologies leads the way in aircraft modification and integration from concept to prototype to full-rate production -- delivering high-quality, cost-effective products and services in engineering design, systems integration and manufacturing.

Services

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westwind-manufacturing-1Prototyping to Full-Rate Production

  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Complex Manufacturing

 

Delivering the highest quality goods and services in the most efficient manner.

  • Full compliance with rigorous AS9100 quality requirements
  • Adherence to Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Rapid Response

Electrical

Fabrication -- Specializing in cable assemblies and wiring harnesses built for reliability under even the harshest conditions.

Solutions range in complexity from simple, straight assemblies to sophisticated, high-density harnesses.

Electrical manufacturing processes:

  • Inkjet marking
  • Laser marking
  • High-reliability soldering and assembly
  • Braiding (EMI shielding, protective covering)
  • Cable jacketing
  • Potting
  • Continuity Testing
  • HIPOT Testing

Assembly -- Producing higher level electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies on a turnkey basis, providing complete electrical solutions. Engineers work hand-in-hand with customers for product design resulting in fully integrated electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies and systems built to perform even under the harshest conditions.

Electrical assembly capabilities:

  • Displays
  • Consoles
  • Drawer Assemblies
  • Rack and Stack
  • Full Cabinet Assemblies

 

Electrical Fabrication and Assembly Equipment

  • Tri-Star M-100J Inkjet Wire Marker
  • DIT-MCO 2115 HiPot Tester
  • DIT-MCO 2135 Continuity Tester
  • Capris 60 Laser Wire Marker
  • Tyco T212M, T312M, and Sumi Mark Label Printers
  • Schleuniger Unistrip 2600 and Jackstrip 8300 programmable wire strippers
  • Cirrus Continuity & HiPot Testers
  • Megger DLRO-10 Digital low Resistance Ohmmeter
  • Agilent 33220A Waveform Generator

Mechanical


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Fabrication & Assembly -- Precision machining for prototype and production hardware. Advanced technology and employee expertise complete complex projects from concept design to final product in accelerated schedules.

Multi-axis CNC machining, sheet metal work, assembly, finishing.

Capabilities:

  • Custom or Build to Print Fabrication
  • Precision Laser Cutting
  • CNC Machining
  • CAM Software Technology and Interactive CAD Techniques
  • Precision Metal Bending
  • Dual Paint Booths and Supporting Drying Booths

 

Metal Fabrication and Assembly Equipment

  • Mazak 510C CNC Machine (Travel: X axis 41.34", Y axis 20.08", Z axis 20.08") (Spindle: RPM 12000)
  • Mazak 510C II CNC Machine (Travel: X axis 41.34", Y axis 20.08", Z axis 20.08") (Spindle: RPM 12000)
  • Haas VF-1 CNC Machine (Travel: X axis 20", Y axis 16", Z axis 20") (Spindle: RPM 7500)
  • Haas VF-6 CNC Machine (Travel: X axis 64", Y axis 32", Z axis 30") (Spindle: RPM 10,000)
  • Helius Laser Cutting Machine (2000W with GE Fanuc Laser Control and GE Fanuc axial flow high powered CO2 Laser) (Cadman software package)
  • SP 670 Bending System (With DNC 600 Series Control) (Programs 20 punches and over 30 dies)
  • Bannum Air Brake
  • Vibra Hone Mass Finishing Center (Part sizes: 1" x 1" to 8" x 8" x 8")
  • Brown & Sharpe "One" CMM (36" x 42" x 32" measurement area)
  • Brown & Sharpe Global Performance CMM (36" x 79" x 32" measurement area)
  • Manual Mill (model #232637)
  • Big Metal Shear (model #NH7225)
  • Small Hydraulic Shear (model #NH7225)
  • Hydraulic Press 60K
  • BB Press 12-Ton (model #B4120GFS)
  • BB Press 24-Ton (model #B6240SFO)
  • Brake (model #U6-72212)
  • Dayton Drill Press (model #4CY85)
  • Jet Drill Press (model #350018)
  • Horizontal Band Saw (model #9518879)
  • Vertical Band Saw (model #4V-24)
  • Well Saw (model #1318)
  • Metal Knochers x 2 (model #9529823)
  • Metal Roller (model #SR24)
  • Tin Knocker Punch (model #12)
  • Pneumatic Riveters x 6 (various models)
  • Bonanza Air Mounting System
  • Bead Blast Machine (model #DP 36-1)
  • Bead Blaster (model #BNP-65-300)
  • Disc/Belt Sanders x 2 (model #4200A)
  • Spindle Sander (model #125-P)
  • Two-Wheel Grinder (model #23-840)
  • Parts Washer (model #1077)
  • Paint Booth x 3 (model #SD-1000)
  • Paint Mixer (model #H1120PCB)
  • Gardner Denver Air Compressor (model #EBH99G)

Complex System Assembly -- Manufacturing complex systems by leveraging electrical and mechanical fabrication capabilities; supply chain management and production from inception to completion.

Completed systems on time with the highest level of quality.

The WestWind Standard for Manufacturing Excellence:

  • Quality workmanship
  • Modern equipment
  • Highly trained employees
  • Precision inspection techniques

Electro-Mechanical Spec Sheet

 

Complex Manufacturing

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Leading the way in complex manufacturing through proven performance & integration capability.

Fabrication and integration of build-to-print aviation simulator systems.

  • Fabrication to meet customer-directed requirements
  • Development and support of various types of new equipment
  • In-facility production or customer field location
  • Hands-on platform instruction
  • Automated programmed support/instruction

 

 
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