Capabilities

Core Capabilities Overview

• Engineering
• Detailed Operations
• Manufacturing Capabilities

Manufacturing consists of the following core capability operations:

Manufacturing Engineering

• Process engineering
• Jig and Tool design
• NC programming
• Material Technology

Assembly

• Sub-Assemblies: T & J sub-assemblies, Main Rotor Head, Bearing and Bush Installation
• Main assemblies build in ICY Jigs
• Semi-automated C-Frame Riveter
• Leica Laser Inspection

Composites

• Utilise glass fibre, Kevlar, and pre-preg carbon materials, as well as metal bonding (fixing of metallic parts to composite structures)
• Typical assemblies range from Cowlings, Fairings, to A400M composite panels
• Class 7 and 8 rated clean rooms
• Autoclave 8-13m

Sheet Metal

• Fluid Cell Press
• 5-axis CNC Router and Drilling
• Hand forming
• Stretch forming
• Press and roll forming

Machining

• 5 Axis high speed machining
• 3 Axis machining (including long bed)
• Jig Boring, grinding and conventional machining
• CMM inspection

Special Processes

• Heat Treatment caters for both aluminium (Denel Aerostructures) and Steel (Turbomeca Africa) treatments
• Surface treatment caters for chromic Acid Anodising and Chemical milling.
• Paint shop