LX3 Corporation

United States

When Lockheed Martin procurement and manufacturing fell out of sync they turned to Lx3 Corporation to meet critical deadline. With BF-1 roll out to Marine Corps just weeks away, Lx3 was given task to expedite manufacture of required components. These components included Aft Thrust Mount Clamp assemblies, Aft Side Link Assembly and Fwd Side Link Assembly. These assemblies were required install engine into the very first STOVL (Short Takeoff Vertical Landing) F-35 to be manufactured. Materials used were 6Al-4V Titanium and 13-8 MO PH Stainless steels with all inspections and coatings applied to flight critical specifications. Lx3 performed all machining and assembly operations in house and coordinated outsourcing of all additional required processes. Completing all assemblies on schedule and fulfilling all specified LMA, AMS, and AS standards as indicated in our customer supplied drawings, LX3 exceeded our client's high expectations for service and quality. We even received the "Outstanding Manufacturing Support for JSF Program" award for a job well-done!

Lockheed Martin Engineering contracted LX3 Corporation to handle the complete design, solid modeling, sourcing, manufacturing, and documentation of a G2 Fluorosilicone Injection Machine for a Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. This piece of equipment was developed and fabricated in conjunction with our client to meet LX3 Corporation specs, and is used for injecting sealant into various passageways on an F-35 JSF during assembly. To begin this project, LX3 first designed this machine based on conceptual CAD models using Solidwork files. We also perform all part and material sourcing. After final designs for this equipment are approved by our client, we combine our CNC machining, welding, and assembly operations to manufacture the unit from a mix of aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel materials - meeting ultra-tight (+-) 0.0003 of an inch precision tolerances. This G2 Fluorosilicone Injection Machine, pictured above, possesses multiple components, all machined and assembled in-house, which include the following: Base Assembly Upright Assembly Trunion Assembly Power pack Assembly Handle Assembly Long hose Assembly Short hose Assembly Shutoff and Z Swivel Fitting Assembly The design and manufacturing of this injection machinery is now currently an on going project for our company. Built to order in just 10-12 weeks, our G2 Fluorosilicone Injection Machines are delivered to our client's facilities in Fort Worth, Texas and Marietta, Georgia. LX3 Corporation will also eventually supply this equipment to Alenia Aeronautica, Italy and the USAF, as factories are built and F-35s continue to be deployed. We also distribute several injection adapters that are used to interface this machine with an aircraft. To ensure the quality of our products and guarantee they fulfill our client's unique specifications, we perform manual inspection of all components as needed during assembly and testcalibrate machine function. In addition, we provide Lockheed Martin with full documentation for this machinery, which includes a comprehensive operation manual. Our products always meet with absolute customer satisfaction for both design and performance.

Since 2004, LX3 Corporation has been involved in the process development and manufacturing of Boeing's X-37 space plane Flaperons and Ruddervators. These complex assemblies serve as the control surfaces for the X-37. All components are constructed of carboncarbon composite with an outer ceramic conversion coating. These materials are needed to survive the high temperatures of re-entry from outer space. The program was originally started by NASA, and was then transferred to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). LX3 Corporation was subcontracted by Carbon Carbon Advanced Technologies (C-CAT) to work on this project. Our areas of involvement for this program include: Design and manufacturing of composite layup tooling for various components. Manufacturing of assembly fixtures and tools. Design and manufacturing of machining fixtures. Machining program development for carboncarbon components. CNC machining and inspection of carboncarbon components. LX3 is still involved in this ongoing project, providing manufacturing and inspection of components for future flight units. The X-37B was launched on its 2nd mission March 5, 2011. On its maiden voyage the X-37B spent 225 days in orbit.

Since 2004, LX3 Corporation has been involved in the process development and manufacturing of Boeing's X-37 space plane Flaperons and Ruddervators. These complex assemblies serve as the control surfaces for the X-37. All components are constructed of carboncarbon composite with an outer ceramic conversion coating. These materials are needed to survive the high temperatures of re-entry from outer space. The program was originally started by NASA, and was then transferred to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). LX3 Corporation was subcontracted by Carbon Carbon Advanced Technologies (C-CAT) to work on this project. Our areas of involvement for this program include: Design and manufacturing of composite layup tooling for various components. Manufacturing of assembly fixtures and tools. Design and manufacturing of machining fixtures. Machining program development for carboncarbon components. CNC machining and inspection of carboncarbon components. LX3 is still involved in this ongoing project, providing manufacturing and inspection of components for future flight units. The X-37B was launched on its 2nd mission March 5, 2011. On its maiden voyage the X-37B spent 225 days in orbit.

When Lockheed Martin procurement and manufacturing fell out of sync they turned to Lx3 Corporation to meet critical deadline. With BF-1 roll out to Marine Corps just weeks away, Lx3 was given task to expedite manufacture of required components. These components included Aft Thrust Mount Clamp assemblies, Aft Side Link Assembly and Fwd Side Link Assembly. These assemblies were required install engine into the very first STOVL (Short Takeoff Vertical Landing) F-35 to be manufactured. Materials used were 6Al-4V Titanium and 13-8 MO PH Stainless steels with all inspections and coatings applied to flight critical specifications. Lx3 performed all machining and assembly operations in house and coordinated outsourcing of all additional required processes. Completing all assemblies on schedule and fulfilling all specified LMA, AMS, and AS standards as indicated in our customer supplied drawings, LX3 exceeded our client's high expectations for service and quality. We even received the "Outstanding Manufacturing Support for JSF Program" award for a job well-done!

When Lockheed Martin procurement and manufacturing fell out of sync they turned to Lx3 Corporation to meet critical deadline. With BF-1 roll out to Marine Corps just weeks away, Lx3 was given task to expedite manufacture of required components. These components included Aft Thrust Mount Clamp assemblies, Aft Side Link Assembly and Fwd Side Link Assembly. These assemblies were required install engine into the very first STOVL (Short Takeoff Vertical Landing) F-35 to be manufactured. Materials used were 6Al-4V Titanium and 13-8 MO PH Stainless steels with all inspections and coatings applied to flight critical specifications. Lx3 performed all machining and assembly operations in house and coordinated outsourcing of all additional required processes. Completing all assemblies on schedule and fulfilling all specified LMA, AMS, and AS standards as indicated in our customer supplied drawings, LX3 exceeded our client's high expectations for service and quality. We even received the "Outstanding Manufacturing Support for JSF Program" award for a job well-done!