General - ATCo has defined this section to primarily include the various equipment and personnel necessary to effectively support its four core technologies:
1. Electron Beam Welding
2. Laser Processing
3. GTA Welding
4. Machining

Specific - The support services are grouped in the following categories:

METALLURGY AND INSPECTION SERVICES

COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE
ATCo is meeting zero defect demands with extensive in process monitoring by all employees. In addition, ATCo maintains a Metallurgical/Materials Lab and a complete Inspection Lab to assure the incoming part condition meets the customers specifications.
 
CLEANING
ATCo has the necessary equipment, in-house, to do the majority of pre & post cleaning operations.
   
ASSEMBLY
ATCo offers assembly services to complement today's customers desire for one stop shopping.
 
DESIGN ASSISTANCE & ENGINEERING SERVICES
ATCo's technical Staff frequently meets with customer personnel to establish an interchange of ideas and information. This often provides suggestions on part design, specialized tooling, material selections and processes. Benefits derived often include cost savings, improved product reliability and enhanced quality.

ATCo believes in the TQM philosophy of joint working relationships between customer and supporting vendors. Working together as a TEAM is the key element in ensuring program success.

COMPUTER AIDED: DESIGN, MANUFACTURING

Design - ATCo maintains a trained staff capable of providing computer aided design system support (AUTOCAD} for our customers. Applications include Tooling and Product Design.

Manufacturing - ATCo has a fully integrated and computerized tracking system (designed and installed by INFISY). This system provides accurate data tracking for manufacturing control.

Machining - ATCo has a CAD/CAM system (FeatureCAM) to support its 2-Axis Turning and 4-Axis Milling Centers. The FeatureCAM system is capable of generating CNC machining programs from drawings while providing 3 dimensional surface modeling. This module along with the latest machining technology provides quality machining with tolerances of +/- .0002". This same system is utilized to coordinate multi-axis operation of our Laser Processing and Electron Beam Welding equipment.

ATCo has developed a trained staff in system programming to handle all of the above systems. This capability provides distinct advantages to our customers.

Advanced Technology Co. - 2858 E. Walnut St Pasadena CA 91107 - (626) 449-2696