1. Paradigm Precision
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2. Contents • Company Overview • Organizational Structure
• Core Competencies
• Key Technologies
• New Products & Technologies
• Paradigm Manufacturing Plants
• Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
• Summary
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3. Paradigm Precision - Our Foundation
• Created in 2007 via the acquisitions of Smith West and Palmer Manufacturing Company, the company now has 30+ years of experience in Aerospace, Defense and
Power Generation
• Smith West facilities are located in Tempe, AZ and Guaymas, Mexico
• Palmer Manufacturing facilities are located in Malden, MA and Tunis, Tunisia
• TM Industries of Berlin, CT was added to the Paradigm Precision portfolio in August of
2008
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4. Our Mission
To be the supplier of choice for gas turbine and power generation machined components by offering:
• Globally competitive products
• World class manufacturing technology
• Machining capabilities up to 20 feet in diameter
• Recognition and focus on customer quality, delivery and cost needs
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5. Plant Locations 400,000 Sq Ft of Facility Space Worldwide
Tempe Operations:
101 employees
38,000 Sq Ft
Complex Machining / Assemblies
Paradigm Headquarters
Malden / Peabody Operations:
204 Employees
147,000 Sq Ft
Highly Complex Machining / Assemblies
Tempe, AZ
Guaymas, Mexico
Berlin, CT
Malden and Peabody, MA
Tunis, Tunisia
Berlin Operations:
67 Employees
70,000 Sq Ft
Complex Machining / Assemblies
Tunisia Operations:
118 Employees
40,000 Sq Ft
Air Melt Investment Cast Products
Guaymas Operations:
81 Employees
33,000 Sq Ft
Complex Machining
* New 70,000 Sq Ft aerospace facility being built
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6. Contract Administrator
Leadership Team
President / CEO
Mike Cowell
VP Operations
Malden
Ron Briere
Tempe
Deb Evans
Guaymas
Chad Clawson
Eurocast
Tom Wendt
Berlin
Don Balducci
Lean Director
Glenn Gertridge
Supply Chain Director
Adrian Wright
CFO
John Dick
VP Aerospace
Sales & PD
Tom Mitchell
VP Commercial
Sales & PD
Dan Cedrone
Contract Administrator
TBD
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7. Paradigm Precision Core Competencies
Complex Multi-Axis Machining
on all Aerospace Super Alloys, across all major manufacturing disciplines
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8. Paradigm Precision Core Competencies
Vacuum & Air Melt Investment Casting Technologies
9 NADCAP Approvals
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9. Paradigm Precision Core Competencies
Performs Complex Multi-Level Assembly Manufacturing
100% Supply Chain Management & Intercompany Mixed Model Integration
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10. Key Technologies
• 3D CAD/CAM is the basis for fixture design, CNC Programming, Methods Planning
and Inspection
• State of the Art machining equipment – CNC controls, automatic tool changers,
part probing, and multiple spindles
• Latest machining technology for rapid material removal – ceramic turning and milling,
CBN grinding, EDM
• Technical expertise to develop and produce complex, multi level fabrications and
assemblies
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11. Paradigm Group Capabilities Complexity Key
Key Technologies
Paradigm Group Capabilities Complexity Key
• Turning (live spindle)
• 5-Axis High Milling Speed
• 5-Axis CBN Grinding
• 4-Axis CNC Sinker EDM
• Advance Modular Assembly
• In-House Toolmaking
• Welding / Brazing
• Turning
• 4-Axis Mill / Drill
• Grinding
• Sinker & Wire EDM
• In-House Toolmaking 3 5
• Sinker & Wire EDM
• Rough & Finish Turning
• 3-Axis Mill / Drill
• Surface Grinding
• Ceramic Turning
• 5-axis Mill / Drill
• Grinding
• Sinker EDM
• Welding
• Assembly
• Product Testing, NDT, Airflow
• In-House Toolmaking 2 4
• Rough Turning
• Splitting 1
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12. Paradigm Group Capabilities Complexity Key
Key Technologies
Paradigm Group Capabilities Complexity Key
Tempe, AZ
Malden/Peabody, MA
Berlin, CT
Guaymas, MX
Tunisia 5 4 3
COMPLEXITY 2 1
10” ” ” ” ” ” ” ”
OUTER DIAMETER
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13. New Products & Technologies
2004
2006
2010
TCF
Outer Case
GE90
HPT Case
Full Assy
GENX
FINS/FOS/OGV
GENX Fairing
& Panels
CF34-8
Front Frame
2009
2007
2008
2005
Larger Assemblies
Vertically Integrated
Technology driven
EDM Grind
EDM Cooling Holes
Robotic Clad Weld
GE90 FOS
and OGV
F110
Fan Case
2011
Single / Twin 5-Axis Mills, CMM’s, 4-Axis Sinker EDM, 5-Axis CBN Grind, High Pressure Coolant Lathes
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14. Paradigm Precision Customers
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15. Malden Operations • 78,000 sq ft Malden facility, opened in 1965
Malden Operations consist of:
• 78,000 sq ft Malden facility, opened in 1965
• 69,000 sq ft Peabody facility, opened in 2008
• 199 employees
Malden Specializes in:
• Multi-Axis Machining of Cast and Forged Products
• Complex, Multi-Level Fabrications and Assemblies
Capabilities include:
• Turning up to 64” on 37 CNC machines
• 4 and 5-Axis Milling up to 72” on 23 CNC machines
• 5-Axis CBN Grinding up to 30” on 3 CNC machines
• 13 EDM machines (wire and sinker)
• CMM inspection up to 76” on 7 machines
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16. Malden Production Line
Turbine Case
Combustion Liner
FWD Inner Nozzle Support
Turbine Center Frame
Panels & Fairings
Outlet Guide Vane
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17. Malden Production Line
FWD Outer Seal
IGV Ring Assembly
Mid-Frame
HPT Case
Unison Ring
Split Compressor Case
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18. Peabody Key Machines Campbell Grinder Exeron EDM Olympia Lathe
Parpas Mill
Wire EDM
Brown & Sharpe CMM
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19. Malden Key Machines Yasda A92 Emerald Blue Phoenix VTL 1260
Parpas Twin Mill
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20. Berlin Operations • 70,000 sq ft Berlin facility, acquired in 2008
Berlin Operations consist of:
• 70,000 sq ft Berlin facility, acquired in 2008
• 68 employees
Berlin Specializes in:
• Ability to machine components up to 20 ft in diameter
• Rapid prototyping, development and production of
large cases, frames, housings, shafts and diaphragms
Capabilities include:
• 3 and 4-Axis Milling and Boring
• Large Diameter Turning
• Wire EDM and Grinding
In-House special processes include:
• FPI, Welding, and EDM
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21. Berlin Production Line
Westinghouse Reactor Part
150” Diameter
Large Split Casing
Fan Case 100 x 15
# 1 Rear Disk
Case, ISO Grid
P & W Bell
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22. Berlin Production Line
Bleed Duct P & W
Electro Magnetic Field Container
Sikorsky Rotor Test Stand
Fan Case 105 x 52
LPT Tube
WST A
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23. Berlin Key Machines 5-Axis Toshiba Big Blue G & L 4-Axis G & L
5-Axis Table on Table
Small Schiess
Large Schiess
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24. Tempe Operations Tempe Operations consist of:
• 38,000 sq ft Tempe facility, acquired in 1977
• 99 employees
Tempe Specializes in:
• Utilizing mixed model cells with optimized machine
layouts, quick change tooling and multiple spindle machines to minimize part cost and cycle time
• Production of segments, actuation rings, rotating seals,
lug rings and split cases.
Capabilities include:
• Turning up to 36” on 32 CNC machines
• 4 and 5-Axis Milling up to 40” on 14 CNC machines
• Wire EDM, Adhesive Bonding, Welding, Heat Treat and FPI and Surface Enhancement
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25. Tempe Production Line Actuating Rings Compressor Case Hangers
Stationary Air/Oil Seal
Casing
AFT Stationary Air Seal
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26. Tempe Production Line Inner Combustion Liner Turbine Interstage Seal
Lug Rings
Outer Liner
Bolt Cover
Impeller Shroud
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27. Tempe Key Machines Doosan Matsurra Twin Spindle Sodick EDM
5-Axis Dual Spindle
HAAS VF3
CMM
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28. Eurocast Operations Tunisia Operations consist of:
• 40,000 sq ft Tunisia facility, established in 2001
• 105 employees
Tunisia Specializes in:
• Enables Paradigm Precision to offer its customers a low
cost pole solution in North Africa for both casting,
machining and assembly.
Capabilities include:
• Air melt investment casting up to 125 lb pour weight
• 3 and 4-Axis Milling , Turning, and Grinding
• Vacuum melt casting capability
In-House special processes include:
• FPI, MPI, X-Ray, TIG Welding, Orbital Welding, EDM,
Vacuum Heat Treat, Airflow and Electro Polish
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29. Tunisia Investment Casting
Vacuum Melt
Air Melt
In718, In738, U500, FSX-414, Rene 77, In625, N-155, MarM509
Eurocast – Co, Ni, Fe, Stainless Steel
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30. Tunisia Production Line
Swirler Assembly
Swozzle
Nozzle Swirler
Nozzle
Valve Body
Strut End
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31. Tunisia Key Machines Autoclave Caustic Leach Installation
Heat Treatment Furnaces
Milling Machine
Wax Injection Press
X-Ray Unit
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32. Tunisia Key Machines Electropolish System Introduction Melt Furnace
CMM
Dry Area
Dipping Area
Mold Preheat Furnace
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33. Guaymas Operations Guaymas Operations consist of:
• 33,000 sq ft Guaymas facility, established in 1998
• 75 employees
* New 70,000 Sq Ft aerospace facility being built
Guaymas Specializes in:
• Enables Paradigm Precision to offer its customers a low
cost pole solution in the Americas
• Guaymas acts as both a direct source for rough and finish
machined product to end users as well as other Paradigm Precision sites
Capabilities include:
• Turning up to 80” on 34 CNC machines
• 3 and 4-Axis Milling up to 60” on 9 CNC machines
• Wire and Hole Popper EDM
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34. Guaymas Production Line
Split Case
AFT Nozzle Support
FWD Outer Seal
Strut, Turbine Center Frame
Support, Nozzle-HPT
Fan Case, Inner Shell
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35. Guaymas Production Line
Bridge
TCF Case
Fan Case, Inner Shell
Housing, Assembly Compressor
Fishmouth Inner
Flange FWD
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36. Guaymas Key Machines Toyoda Mill Machine Machining Bridges
2 Shefield CMM
Phoenix
VTL Hass SL 40
Awea Mill Machine
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37. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Tempe Operations
Malden Operations
Tunisia Operations
Guaymas Operations
Mexico Machining Alignment
Tunisia Casting Alignment
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38. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Mexico Machining Alignment
West Coast :
Carlton (Paramount, CA)
Firth – Rixson Forged Metals (Fontana, CA)
Firth – Rixson Schlosser (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Mattco (Paramount, CA)
Chen-Tech (Irvine, CA)
Firth – Rixson (Verdi, NV)
Southwest :
Wyman Gordon (Houston, TX)
Mexico :
Frisa Aerospace (Monterrey, Mexico)
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39. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Mexico Machining Alignment
Paradigm Boston / Tempe Secondary Processing Inter-Dependency
100+ in Southwest USA:
Dickson Technology (Laboratory Testing)
Plasma Technology (Plasma Coating)
Metal Surfaces (Nickel Coating)
Chemresearch (Anodize, Chemfilm)
Ellison Surface (Plasma Coating)
Chromalloy (Plasma Coating)
Bolt’s Metallizing (Plasma Coating)
Phoenix Heat Treating (Heat Treating)
Metal Improvement Company (Shot Peen)
150+ in Northeast USA:
Westfield (Plating)
Fountain (Plating)
Ellison (Coatings)
Accurate (Brazing)
Central (Metal Finishing)
BASF (Coatings) Hansen (ETCH/FPI)
Jet Tech (Coatings)
FM Callahan (Plating)
Bodycote (HT)
Sematech (Corrosion Protection)
Metals Testing (Etch & Mag Particle
PTI Industries (Cleaning)
0 in Mexico
Note: 85% of Complex Product Lines Require Several Levels of Secondary Processing
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40. Large Casing Mixed Model Example
Mexico Machining Alignment
• Forging from US West Coast
• INCO 718 Forging
• Semi-Finish turned in Guaymas to stock .050
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41. Centerframe Assembly Process Example
Mexico Machining Alignment
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42. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Tunisia Casting Alignment
In-House Special Processes Performed at Tunisia Plant :
FPI
MPI
X-Ray
TIG Welding
Orbital Welding
EDM
Vacuum Heat Treat
Airflow and Electro Polish
Vacuum Melt & Air Melt Investment Casting
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43. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Tunisia Casting Alignment - Samples
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44. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Mexico Machining & Tunisia Casting Alignments
Minimize transportation cost from the major US and Mexican forging sources shipping via Guaymas to Tempe/Malden
Integrates 35+ years of high technical aerospace knowledge available in Paradigm’s domestic operations, ensuring reliable quality performance
Leverages low cost region value by combining the shop rate benefit
Utilizes the 100+ “special process” sources in Phoenix AZ & New England areas
Paradigm performs as the single point of contact for the customer via controlling all aspects of product progression through the internal supply chain capabilities
Incorporates compliance to customer specifications and accredited quality system throughout the manufacturing process at Tempe/Malden sites
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45. Summary
• Paradigm Precision is strategically prepared for the transition from single product procurement to larger project based product line solutions
• Integrate Paradigm’s “Mixed Model” approach
• Drive lean tenets via cellular applications
• Incorporate secondary processing disciplines in-house
• Ensure best technology applied for developing manufacturing processes
• 50K – 100K shop hours per year projects
• Continue to pursue unique manufacturing capabilities via acquisitions in Aerospace
Defense and Power Generation industries
• Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and service
levels in the industry while improving our competitive posture
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