Aerospace & Defense
Our 525,000-square-foot facility in Garland, Texas can accommodate a broad portfolio of product solutions and capabilities.
Machining
Paligen Technologies offers heavy machining of aluminum and steel alloys. Our 525,000-square-foot facility in Garland, Texas houses a wide range of lean and cellular manufacturing systems, CNC machines, and specialized support equipment. These technologies can produce precision aerospace and defense components, as well as structural parts and equipment assemblies for maritime applications.
For more than 75 years, we have delivered superior solutions that meet the latest industry specifications. As the defense landscape continues to evolve, we will utilize our advanced heavy-machining technologies to adapt, innovate, and support the mission-critical needs of our customers.
Sheet Metal
Paligen Technologies delivers turn-key sheet metal manufacturing, utilizing advanced equipment designed for processes ranging from simple stamping to highly complex forming. Garland Operations extends these capabilities with progressive die forming, hydroforming, standard forming, and deep-draw forming.
To complement these manufacturing processes, our quality assurance department performs full-dimensional inspections and uses laser-scanning technology to ensure precise alignment with customer models.
Plate Fabrication & Welding
Paligen Technologies is at the forefront of metal fabrication. A variety of manual, semi-automatic, and robotic welding methods support industry-leading capabilities. Our plate fabrication and welding are performed within a 525,000-square-foot facility in Garland, Texas, where we have delivered superior solutions to customers for more than 75 years.
Capabilities
- Conventional and precision closed and open die forgings
- Concurrent engineering with the customer
- Digitally controlled hydraulic presses; 1,500–12,000 tons
- Forging Range: 650 in2 PVA, up to 580 lbs (depending on final geometry)
- Cold compression stress relief per T7452
- Two-solution heat treatment including Age; process up to 10,000 lbs of racked parts (NADCAP Approved)
- Part etching and cleaning
- CNC machining (rough)
- Dye penetrant inspection (NADCAP Approved)
- Metallurgy, Metrology, and Engineering (NADCAP Approved)
Alloys
- 2XXX Series: Processed to T4 and T6
- 4XXX Series: Processed to T6
- 5XXX Series: Strain hardened to various H Tempers
- 6XXX Series: Processed to T6 and T652
- 7XXX Series: Processed to T6, T73, T74, T652, T7X52
- MAG ZK60A: Processed to T5
- MAG AZ80A: Processed to T5
Certifications
- AS9100D Certified
- NADCAP Accreditations
Capabilities
- High strength aluminum and steel alloy fabrication
- CNC laser cutting and programming
- Turning, milling, or mixed applications
- Fully equipped, state-of-the-art metallurgical laboratory and testing facilities
Maritime Capabilities
- Maritime Structures
- Maritime Equipment Assembly
Aerospace & Defense Components
- Wing Terminal Fittings
- Fuselage Stringers
- Structural Belt Frames
- Anti-Thrust Kick Back Components
- Custom Replacement Parts
- Reverse Engineering
Capabilities
- Sheet metal parts stamping and custom manufacturing
- Dies, fixtures, templates, and CNC programs
- Progressive die forming
- Hydroforming
- Forming
- Deep draw forming
- Economic and rapid prototyping and production
- Fully equipped, state-of-the-art metallurgical laboratory and testing facilities
Maritime Capabilities
- Maritime Structures
- Maritime Equipment Assembly
Aerospace & Defense Components
- Wing Terminal Fittings
- Fuselage Stringers
- Structural Belt Frames
- Anti-Thrust Kick Back Components
- Custom Replacement Parts
- Reverse Engineering
Capabilities
- Close tolerance fixturing, mechanical joining, and fit-up
- Welding of close tolerance mechanical joining
- Gas metal/tungsten arc welding
- Submerged arc, spot, seam, and inertia friction welding
- Fully equipped, state-of-the-art metallurgical laboratory and testing facilities
Maritime Capabilities
- Maritime Structures
- Maritime Equipment Assembly
Aerospace & Defense Components
- Wing Terminal Fittings
- Fuselage Stringers
- Structural Belt Frames
- Anti-Thrust Kick Back Components
- Custom Replacement Parts
- Reverse Engineering
TRANSFORM THE INDUSTRY
Paligen Technologies is revitalizing the industrial base. Let’s reshape the future and the path forward together.
