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Autoclave
PPI was founded on composite material fabrication. Composite
curing and bonding is accomplished in our autoclave that measures 6 feet in
diameter and 18 feet long.
The autoclave is controlled to a maximum of 650 degrees
Fahrenheit and 250 psi. Composite curing is also accomplished in several
large batch ovens measuring up to 10 ft. x 8 ft. x 10 ft. Precision
lay-up is accomplished by a computer controlled composite ply cutting
machine.
Range of
Products
- Structural Flight Components
- Fairing & Doors
- Aircraft Cabinetry
- Aircraft Interior Panels
- Secondary Structure Components
Sheet Metal
PPI manufactures a wide variety of sheet metal parts and
assemblies including pressure bulkheads, pressure doors, metal bonded
assemblies, aluminum honeycomb sandwich panels, and electronic component
enclosures.
Metal Bond
PPI performs Metal Bonding of "metal-to-metal" and
"metal-to-core"
on flat panels and shaped structures.
CNC Machining
Precision cutting and trimming is performed on CNC Machining
and water-jet cutting equipment. In-house processing is augmented by
specialty machining suppliers for unique requirements and cost efficiency.
Tooling
PPI provides a wide variety of custom tooling for commercial
and military aerospace industries. The tooling division supports the in-house
production requirements and is utilized as a separate group.
Capabilities include close tolerance bond jigs, reference patterns,
plaster patterns, apply fixtures, form dies, and assembly fixtures.
We have the technical expertise to work from engineering
specifications or to assist in the design and development.
Final
Assembly
PPI has demonstrated expertise in managing and manufacturing
components, subassemblies, and complex major assemblies in composite and
metals, including electronic component installation and wiring harnesses.
By using integrated manufacturing methods, PPI creates value
for its customers from component fabrication to Final Assembly including
paint operations and finish processes. Paint processes are applied in our
in-house paint booth.
Aerostructures
PPI manufactures numerous aerostructure components and
assemblies including trailing edges, flaps, elevator tab assemblies, control
surface assemblies and inlet ducts. Aircraft types include MD-80, MD-90, and
MD-11.
PPI is aggressively pursuing FAA Part 145 Repair Station
Certification and expects significant growth in the Flight Control Surface
market segment in the future.
"Spares"
PPI provides OEM support for spares to the manufacturers of
commercial, military and unmanned aircraft including the MD-90, DC-9/MD-80,
DC-10/MD-11, KC-135, KC-10, C-17, B-717, 737,777,757,787.
Radomes &
Antennas
PPI
manufactures conformal and blade antennas for aircraft programs.
- B-717 - VOR Antenna-Vertical Stabilizer
- DC-10 - VOR Antenna-Vertical Stabilizer
- MD-10 - VOR Antenna-Vertical Stabilizer
- BQM-74 - Nose Radome
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