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Allowing for the simultaneous fusion of multiple joints with varying material thicknesses, our superior aluminum dip and vacuum brazing operations provide parts with improved structural integrity, better conductivity, and less distortion than alternative machining processes. And, our aluminum dip and vacuum brazing service provides our clients with reduced tooling costs and significant material savings. Our vacuum can operate on aluminum parts measuring 36x24x18 inches, while our aluminum dip can handle parts measuring 36x48x48 inches.
At Ridge Engineering, we are dedicated to providing clients with the most advanced machining operations that combine high-quality production with considerable cost savings and shorter lead times. All of our brazing services meet high industry standards. And, we further ensure the quality of our craftsmanship by performing a variety of inspection analyses, such as flow and pressure testing, all executed with our own, custom-built equipment.

At Ridge Engineering we specialize in tight tolerance precision CNC machining, the project highlighted here exemplifies our commitment to quality and precision. This item was designed for use as a fitting on a space craft. Machined from 7" thick solid billet, 6AL-4V titanium, it was manufactured to Mil-spec MIL-STD-1547B.Manufacturing utilized our state of the art DMC douBLOCK True 5 axis milling center, this allowed us to meet the required tolerances of 0.0005". The finished component measured 6.5" in length, 3.25" in width, and 3.75" in height, and was finished with a yellow BR127 primer, and featured a surface roughness of 32 RMS. We manufactured less than 100 of these components with a lead time of 4 weeks.

The fin field stock shown here was designed for use in a military application to cool electronic components. Composed of 0.032 thick, 6061-T6 aluminum it required several processes to manufacture. The fin components were CNC milled before being dip brazed per AWS C3.7 Class C. Each finished part measured 2.3 in length, 1 in width, 0.5 in height, and met tolerances of 0.001. At Ridge Engineering were ISO 9001:2008 certified and take quality seriously; all parts are subject to stringent quality control measures.
After fabrication the fin was heat treated per AMS 2770, followed by the application of a chromate conversion coating per MIL-DTL-5541, with a surface roughness of 32 RMS. We currently manufacture 30, 000 of these parts per year delivering 3, 000 per month. To learn more about this project, see the table below or contact us directly.

The heat sink highlighted here was manufactured for an aerospace customer. Composed of C11000 copper, this project required a high level of precision. We machined this component utilizing our state of the art precision CNC milling capabilities. The finished part measured 9" in length, 4" in width, and 0.5" thick, the customer supplied drawings called out tolerances of 0.0005". After machining, each part was nickel plated per AMS 2404, they were then primed and had a matte finish epoxy coating applied.

This housing was fabricated for a military application, it was composed of 0.06" thick 5052-H32 aluminum, and highlights many of our metal forming capabilities. The customer supplied 2D drawings called for a finished size of 14" in length, 8" in width, and 5" in height, it also called out tolerances of 0.001". Initially fabrication required the laser cutting of the raw stock; the aluminum sheet was then formed and welded. Welding was performed to AWS D17.1 Class C standards for welding. After thorough dimensional inspections the housing had a gold Iridite, chromate conversion coating applied, the housing also featured a 32 RMS finish. We currently manufacture 100 of these housings annually.

The aluminum bus adaptor shown here was fabricated from 1.6" thick, 6061-T6 aluminum for an aerospace application. After reviewing the customer supplied 2D drawings, we determined that this product would require precision CNC milling. The drawing called out dimensions of 10" in length, 9" in width, and 1.6" in height, it also indicated that tolerances of 0.001" would be required.

This aluminum chassis was designed for use in a military application, and highlights many of our manufacturing capabilities. The chassis was machined utilizing out precision CNC milling capabilities, and is composed 0.5 thick, 6061-T6 aluminum. After machining, chassis components were dip brazed, per AWS C3.7 Class B standards. The final dimensions were 11 in length, 6 in width, and 3 in height, it also met tolerances of 0.001. Finishing required multiple steps including chromate conversion coating per Mil-spec MIL-C-5541. The application of a primer coat per Mil-spec MIL-P-53022 Type II, and paint application per Mil-spec MIL-DTL-64159 CARC. Meeting all of these standards is just a small part of the value added services that we provide. Our facility is ISO 9001:2008 certified, with a culture of quality.