Engineering Excellence with Experience and Innovation
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Engineering Excellence with Experience and Innovation
Fax: 770-489-9707
In the high-stakes world of aerospace and industrial manufacturing, precision is not just a goal—it is a mandatory requirement. As components become more complex and tolerances tighter, the methods used to verify these parts must evolve. At West Cobb Engineering, we specialize in the design and fabrication of CFRP composite control tools that ensure accurate measurement and rigorous quality control throughout your production process.
We understand that a part is only as good as the tool used to verify it. Our commitment to competence and integrity drives us to deliver control tooling solutions that provide absolute confidence in your dimensional data. By leveraging advanced Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) materials, we eliminate the variables that often plague traditional metal tooling, ensuring that your quality assurance processes are robust, repeatable, and reliable.
Control tools, often referred to as check fixtures or gauges, are the guardians of quality manufacturing. They serve as the definitive standard against which manufactured parts are measured. Their primary function is to verify that a component meets specific geometric and dimensional requirements before it moves to the next stage of assembly or final delivery.
In industries like aerospace, space, and marine, where safety and performance are paramount, there is zero margin for error. A deviation of a few thousandths of an inch can result in costly rework, assembly failures, or compromised structural integrity. Therefore, the control tool itself must be manufactured to an even higher standard of precision than the part it is inspecting.
We approach control tool design with a focus on functionality and longevity. Our engineering team collaborates with your quality assurance department to understand the specific inspection points and datums critical to your product. This collaborative responsiveness ensures that the final tool not only meets specification but also seamlessly integrates into your inspection workflow.
Historically, control tools were machined from aluminum or steel. While durable, these materials present significant challenges when inspecting large composite structures. The primary issue is the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE). Metals expand and contract significantly with temperature changes. If a large composite aircraft wing is inspected using a steel fixture in a facility where temperatures fluctuate, the differential expansion can lead to false readings—indicating a part is out of tolerance when it is actually correct, or vice versa. At West Cobb Engineering, our tools address this challenge head-on.
Our reputation is built on credibility and a relentless pursuit of quality. We do not simply build tools; we engineer solutions that secure your manufacturing success. As an elite supplier recognized by industry leaders, we bring a level of expertise to CFRP composite control tools that is unmatched in the Southeastern United States and beyond.
Our facility is equipped with large-scale 5-axis CNC machining centers capable of achieving the tight tolerances required for control tooling. Our process involves creating a master model, laying up the carbon fiber structure with precision, and verifying the final tool using state-of-the-art laser tracking and CMM technology.
Whether you need a full-scale fuselage check fixture, a contour template for a wing skin, or a specialized gauge for a complex assembly, we can design and build a CFRP solution that meets your exact needs. We can integrate various inspection hardware, such as bushings, scribes, and digital probes, directly into the carbon fiber structure.
The ultimate goal of any control tool is to ensure the end product performs safely and effectively. By choosing West Cobb Engineering for your CFRP composite control tools, you are partnering with a company that values accuracy and integrity as much as you do.
Are you ready to improve your quality control processes with lighter, more accurate tooling solutions? Contact West Cobb Engineering today. Let our team demonstrate how our carbon fiber expertise can deliver the precision you demand. We invite you to experience the difference that professional, high-quality tooling can make in your quality assurance program.