Capabilities
Our primary service is electron beam welding for customer components and production runs. The in-house tooling, equipment and expertise below support that work.
At Andrews Hi-Tec Corporation, we possess the in-house capability to design and fabricate customized tooling and fixtures, allowing us to streamline production processes and tailor solutions to your specific requirements. By creating purpose-built tooling, we ensure maximum efficiency during the welding process, leading to improved product quality, reduced lead times, and optimized workflows.
Our tooling and fixture design capabilities allow us to address even the most complex welding challenges, ensuring that your project benefits from innovative approaches that enhance precision and consistency. Whether you need unique fixtures for intricate geometries or robust setups for high-production runs, our team delivers solutions that drive efficiency and superior results.
Our fixture tooling is designed and fabricated in-house for customer EB welding orders. We do not offer standalone tooling services.
Expertise
With over 40 years of hands-on experience in electron beam welding, Andrews Hi-Tec Corporation offers unparalleled technical expertise to optimize your welding applications. Our highly skilled team provides comprehensive technical support at every step of the process, ensuring that your project benefits from the best practices in the industry.
Our long-standing reputation for service excellence and quality craftsmanship positions us as a leader in the field. From the early days of the Space Shuttle missions to the recent successful efforts on the Mars Rover project, Andrews Hi-Tec has been at the forefront of welding innovation in the aerospace industry. Our work on these and other high-stakes projects demonstrates our ability to meet the most demanding specifications and requirements, earning the trust of industry leaders worldwide.
We don’t just provide welding services—we offer end-to-end solutions that are backed by decades of experience, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for every project.
Equipment
At Andrews Hi-Tec Corporation, our state-of-the-art equipment is integral to providing high-quality welding services with fast turnaround times. Our facility houses an extensive range of advanced machinery, allowing us to tackle a wide variety of welding and fabrication projects.
Our equipment includes:
- Electron beam welding machines: Capable of handling complex welding applications with precision and control.
- Plasma welders: Used for high-quality welding of metals and alloys, ensuring smooth, durable joints.
- Helium leak checking systems: To ensure the integrity of your components, particularly in high-pressure or vacuum applications.
- Resistance welders and arc welders: Offering versatility in joining various materials and thicknesses.
- Brazing torches and air ovens: For precision joining of materials and controlled heat treatments.
- 120-ton press: Capable of forming and pressing large and small parts with extreme force and accuracy.
- Lathes and mills: Enabling precision machining and fabrication to meet tight tolerances and detailed specifications.
Additionally, our comprehensive metallographic facilities allow us to conduct in-depth material analysis and quality inspections, ensuring that every component we produce meets the stringent requirements of industries such as aerospace, defense, and medical. This extensive array of equipment allows us to offer end-to-end services, ensuring that your project benefits from efficient production and minimized downtime.
This equipment supports our customer welding work. Helium leak testing and resistance spot welding are provided only when required for our EB welding orders; standalone testing or spot-welding work is not offered.
