UTI has extensive experience in numerous contracts for production type manufacturing of trainer missiles, such as the Hawk Trainer Missile, Tomahawk Test Missile, Harpoon Trainer Missile, and SLAM Trainer Missile. Each of these trainers required UTI to achieve many special processes and procedures for the manufacturing of quality products.
These procedures and processes were thoroughly researched and developed to produce the best possible end results, and include:
Large Capacity Heat Treatment of Aluminum
to Aircraft Quality MIL-SPEC
Chromate Conversion Coating of Aluminum
Special Die Forming
2 inch Plate Rolled Tubing with 100% Weld Penetration
Custom Rolling of Material to Produce Unique Shape Components
Precision Weight Measurement
Precise Center of Gravity (CG)
Anodizing, and Zinc Phosphate Coating
Stud Welding
Deep Form Constant Wall Acrylic
Chemical Agent Resistance Coating (CARC)
72 Pin Beryllium Copper Gold Plated Electrical Connector Used in Tactical Tomahawk Missile
Riveting, Spotweld
These are not all the process capabilities of UTI, however they are the most prevalent requirements with trainer missiles and missile components. Many types and kinds of material are included in the manufacturing of the trainer missiles, including:
Aluminum,
All Grades Plastics
Carbon Steel Acrylics
Stainless Steel, All Grades 13-8, 17-4,
Vascomax Fiberglass
High Strength Alloy Steel A-286, 4130, 4340,
Titanium
Rubber
Each of these trainer missiles entail several test requirements which are performed by UTI including Proof Load, Pallet Interface, Simulated Launcher Interface, Hydrostatic, Electrical Missile Simulator, etc.
UTI has been doing research and development type work since the beginning of the company. We have been involved in fabricating precision hardware such as models, hypersonic nozzles, wind tunnels, and various simultaneous three-axis movement mechanisms for use in wind tunnels at cryogenic temperatures. UTI uses this technology to establish feasible, low cost tooling for production type jobs. We are able to do complex machining operations in-house. The Hawk Missile Wing Automatic Assembly Project involved the in-house design and manufacture of a nine-axis CNC machine.
The manufacturing of wings and elevons for the Tactical Hawk Missile and the Harpoon Trainer Missile and Harpoon Trainer Missile spare parts are ongoing at UTI. The Hawk Wing and Elevon project was a first time competitive breakout and the Technical Data Package was inadequate, illegible, and incomplete. UTI met the stringent demands of this contract and to date has manufactured over 15,000 wings and elevons. The wings were also manufactured under contract with NATO at MIL-Q Level. Each wing requires approximately 3,000 operations and each part has to be precision formed, machined, and assembled.
UTI was successful in competitive break-out and lowered cost to the Government substantially on the Tomahawk Cruise Missile 72 Pin Umbilical Connector.
UTI has 30 years experience in the design, development, manufacture, and testing of, force measuring devices - including load cells, flexures, and balances - test fixtures, modification of wind tunnels, and turnkey manufacturing of wind tunnels. A large part of the history of UTI is in building one of a kind, prototype, limited number items with close tolerance, high reliability production. Some examples of our work are included in this package.
Our proven history of consistently delivering a wide range of high quality products is proof of our capabilities to deliver a reliable product. Our personnel are experienced in sound management practices, proven product assurance systems, innovative engineering knowledge, and state-of-the-art production planning and control systems.
UTI has completed the first article requirements on Contract Number F09603-02-C-0212. The MAU-12 Bomb Rack is ready to ship for government testing. The PCO for this contract is Mr. Glenn Miller (478) 926-1067. The following maybe relevant, and/or similar requirements to the proposed effort:
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