PCX Aerostructures expands precision metal machining capacity

Mansfield, Texas – Cam-Tech Manufacturing, a division of PCX Aerostructures LLC, has completed installation of a new machining center allowing for expanded production of high quality, large format aircraft parts at its Texas facility.

 

The T1 Makino 5-axis machining center allows for added versatility and continued efficiencies, yielding innovative processing of hard alloy components for a variety of aerospace platforms. Boasting a work envelope of 59" x 51" x 78," the latest capital investment from PCX Aerostructures lends additional strength to the firm’s range of capabilities.

 

“We are excited about this new addition to our PCX operations and have configured the machining center for lights-out operation, delivering high precision machining of hard alloys,” said Alan L. Haase, president and CEO of PCX Aerostructures.

 

This latest addition allows for enhanced accuracy, reduced cycle times, and extensive automation features when machining large structures and aligns with PCX’s goal of continued growth and expansion to support the aerospace industry.

 

On March 17, 2016, company officials announced completion of the facility expansion at Cam-Tech Manufacturing’s Texas division. The addition of more than 15,000ft² increased assembly capabilities and provided additional space for newly acquired capital equipment.

 

PCX Aerostructures supplies highly engineered, precision, flight critical and structural assemblies for rotorcraft and fixed wing aerospace platforms. The company serves defense and commercial markets as well as the power generation industry through facilities in Connecticut, New York, and Texas. 

 

PCX produces complex parts to tight tolerances machined from hard alloys such as titanium, Inconel and steel. Additional production capabilities include Blue Streak manufacturing, large, tight tolerance structural assemblies to include center wing box frames, wing tip ribs, leading edge ribs, bulkheads and fittings.

 

Customers include Airbus, Boeing, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Bell Helicopter, Sikorsky, and Triumph Aerostructures.

 

PCX Aerostructures is owned by RFE Investment Partners, 24/6 Capital Partners, and PCX Management.

 

Source: PCX Aerostructures