COMPOSITE
WHI has extensive composite manufacturing capabilities including layup, bonding, rubber vulcanization and compression molding
Composite
WHI’s composite manufacturing capabilities are state-of-the-art and allow us to provide customers with the highest possible service and product quality.
WHI’s composite facilities and equipment include a 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Springfield, MA as well as 3 Autoclaves (17 x 8 ft., 10 x 4 ft., 8 ft. x 3 ft.), 9 electric ovens, 6 electric platen presses, 3 clean rooms, a down draft trim room, an OEM-approved testing laboratory, walk-in refrigerated material storage units, 3 temperature-controlled core / material rooms, a paint-spray booth and a 24’ Gerber Cutter.
As part of our commitment to continuous quality improvement, we follow a lean manufacturing model effected through mistake proofing, managing material utilization and an ongoing assessment of non-core activities to maximize efficiency and quality standards.
WHI has extensive composite manufacturing capabilities including layup, bonding, rubber vulcanization and compression molding
NADCAP Processes
The aerospace industry demands absolute reliability in every component.
NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is an industry-managed approach to conformity assessment of ‘special processes’ that brings together technical experts from prime contractors, suppliers and representatives from government to work together and establish requirements for approval of suppliers using a standardized approach. Unlike traditional third party programs, NADCAP approval is granted based upon industry consensus.
WHI maintains NADCAP accreditation for Heat Treating, Chemical Processing and Non Destructive Testing at its Fort Worth facility.
WHI’s NADCAP Heat Treating services include normalizing, annealing, tempering, stress relieving, solution annealing/solution heat treating and straightening. Providing NADCAP heat treating in house, WHI can control the variables of delivery and documentation.
WHI’s NADCAP Chemical Processing services include pre-penetrant etching. WHI’s NADCAP Non Destructive Testing services include liquid penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing.
NADCAP approved processes ensure the highest quality and consistency while our in-house expertise provides shorter lead times to customers.
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WHI is a vertically integrated manufacturer of precision components and complex assemblies for diversified end markets. With industry-leading closed-die forging, composite fabrication, 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC machining, assembly and NADCAP capabilities, WHI has served a global customer base since 1951.