Jim Bates Email & Phone Number

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, Us

Europe

Source inspections and First Article Inspections per AS 9102. Special Process audits to various MIL and ASTM specs. Read and interpret drawings (ANSI 14.5, Geometric Tolerancing). Direct experience or functional understanding of CMM systems, load test fixtures, mag particle and fluorescent penetrant inspection, hardness and conductivity testing, abrasion and wear testing, profilometers, and thickness testing. Knowledge of composites and experience in applying glass and carbon fiber composite layups. Specific experience applying organic and inorganic finishing processes such chem film, anodizing and paint systems. Direct experience with Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney, GE Aircraft Engines, Goodrich Aerostructures and Triumph.

West Palm Beach, Fl

The company offers source inspection and special process audit services to the aerospace and defense industries. The company also owns and manages income properties in the greater West Palm Beach area.

Florida

Performing Source Inspection and First Article Inspections at supplier sites per AS9102.Reading and interpret Engineering drawings and apply GD&T per ASME/ANSI Y 14.5Working with 3D model based definition.Reviewing Standards, Specifications, Manufacturing Plans and Certificates of Compliance.Processing audits and optimization in the Aerospace industry for compliance with AS9100, MIL-DTL-5541, MIL-A-8625, MIL-PRF-23377, MIL-C-85285, ASTM-E1417, ASTM E1444, and other processes involving plating, surface finishes, welding, bonding, chemical and NDT.

Applies Military, Aerospace and Marine specification coatings for corrosion protection, electrical and thermal conductivity, and wear resistance. These include organic polymers, ceramics and metallic materials. Application methods are wet spray and electrostatic powder coating. Resin filled glass and carbon fiber composites are also applied.The company also serves commercial application of these materials.