Advanced Composite Solutions

Hydrojet specializes in manufacturing advanced composite solutions for Aerospace, Defense, and Commercial applications.  We offer complete composite part turnkey services – including in-house tooling and fixture manufacturing, certified clean room prepreg ply cutting & composite layup, autoclave bonding, CNC trim & drill, assembly, and CMM inspection.  We also offer in house 5-Axis Precision Machining, Large bed 5-Axis Milling, Large bed 5-Axis Waterjet cutting services and more.

 

CAPABILITIES

Since Hydrojet’s inception we have strategically expanded our manufacturing capabilities in an effort to become a one stop shop. This allows us to take your parts from concept to actuality in a shorter time, at a lower cost and with the highest standard of quality.

Composites (Manufacturing & Machining)

  • Composite Layup
  • Composite Tooling
  • Carbon fiber, Fiberglass, Kevlar and many more types of composite materials
  • Prepreg Composites
  • Autoclave Curing, Oven Curing, RTM, Hot Drape Forming,
  • Honeycomb machining
  • Kevlar machining
  • Polycarbonates
  • Bonded core panels

Engineering

  • Tooling Manufacture
  • CATIA® Engineering Software
    • Versions 4 & 5
  • Process Engineering of Any Part
  • File Input From Standard CAD Format
  • Full CAD & Process Engineering Support
  • Solid Models
  • MBD / DPD Support

5 Axis Machining

  • Complex shapes in one setup
  • Greater productivity and time savings
  • Cost savings
  • Higher tolerances
  • Results in higher surface finish quality

Tooling

  • Lay-up tools
  • Bond tools
  • Universal holding fixtures
  • Vacuum hold fixtures
  • Master molds
  • Prototype tooling

Dynamic Waterjet Cutting

  • Accuracy and quality while reducing costs
  • Omnidirectional
  • Cuts without heat
  • Physical and chemical characteristics of
    materials cut are unaffected
  • Superb edges, even on laminates and composites,
    without delamination
  • Usually no additional machining or secondary
    finishing required

Certifications

  • AS9100D Certified
  • ITAR Registered
  • HUBZone Certified Small Business

FACILITY / EQUIPMENT

Facilities & Equipment

 

Clean Room– ISO Class 8 / 100,000 – Computer Controlled/ Monitored
Autoclave – 48” dia. x 96” length, 150 psi, 450 deg.
Autoclave – 96” dia. x 240” length, 150 psi, 450 deg.
Batch Curing Oven – 96”x 132” x 144”
Automated Ply Cutting Systems
Laser Ply Placement Systems

5 Axis Milling Machine -244” x 137” x 59” travel
5 Axis Milling Machine –30” x 25” x 20” travel
5 Axis Milling Machine –64” x 40” x 32” travel
5 Axis Milling Machine –62” x 32” x 30” travel
3 Axis Milling Machine –50” x 20” x 25” travel
5 Axis Router –160” x 100” x 40” travel
3 Axis Dynamic Duel Head Waterjet –120” x 156” x 12” travel
5 Axis Waterjet –120” x 144” x 24” travel
3 Axis Waterjet –72” x 120” x 12” travel

Coordinate Measuring Machine –80” x 40” x 32”
Mobile Inspection Arm System

CUSTOMERS

At Hydrojet, we are proud to work with some of the most respected names in the aerospace industry.

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