HBS Core Competencies

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Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Optimization is crucial to Increased Material Availability and Cost Savings

DMSMS, Obsolescence Management & Reverse Engineering Services

HBS provides Reverse Engineering and 2nd Source Development of DMSMS and Obsolete Items
We create and deliver all drawings, test procedures, and supporting documentation
Special Test Equipment (STE) is designed, fabricated, and used during First Article Tests (FAT) as required by manufacturing and testing procedures
Generate Engineering Change Procedures (ECPs) to accompany all documentation for customer review and approval
Benefits of Proactive DMSMS Support:

Delays the Occurrence of future DMSMS Issues
Extends End Item Life
Creates longer window of opportunity to resolve future DMSMS issues
Provides lower cost resolutions (New vs Sustainment)

DMSMS, Obsolescence Management & Reverse Engineering Services

HBS has invested over $250K of Capital funds on State-of-the-Art Reverse Engineering and QA equipment

Thermo Scientific NITON XL5 PLUS: X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer that provides a non- destructive analytical technique used to determine the chemical composition of materials

Fowler RM8300 Rapid Measuring System: Imaging scanner used to quickly verify dimensional measurements for 1 to multiple pieces. Supports QA and Reverse Engineering efforts.

DMSMS, Obsolescence Management & Reverse Engineering Services

Keyence: VL-700 3D Scanner CMM: provides 360° scanning of complex and freeform geometries and exports them to AutoCAD. Used for Reverse Engineering and QA verification.

DMSMS, Obsolescence Management & Reverse Engineering Services

Keyence: XM-5000 Handheld Probe CMM: Portable CMM that allows for high-accuracy 3D measurements using a handheld probe. Used to accurately measure areas that are difficult with other visual measuring systems. Used for Reverse Engineering and QA verification.

Obsolescence Example: Lube Pump

AN/SPS-49 Radar System Lubrication Pump

Manufacturer (Parker Industries) discontinued production
Pump is a “Miscellaneous” replacement item; approximately a 30% replacement rate
HBS obtained an “F-Condition” part from the customer.
HBS then:

Disassembled and documented reverse engineering process (pictures, steps, notes)
Verified materials using XRF scanner
Created all manufacturing and assembly drawings, as well as updated associated Parts Lists
Developed First Article Test (FAT) Procedure
Designed and fabricated Special Test Equipment (STE) in support of FAT
Performed FAT and documented results
Submitted all documentation to customer for review and approval

Pump was accepted by NSWC Crane and is now being used in all AN/SPS-49 Radar overhauls, as required

Obsolescence Example: SPS-48 Brake

AN/SPS-48 Radar System Electric Brake

Manufacturer (Stearns Rexnord) discontinued production in 1995
Full Brake assembly is a “Miscellaneous” replacement item; approximately a 30% replacement rate with several parts being higher
HBS obtained an “F-Condition” part from the customer.
HBS then:

Disassembled and documented reverse engineering process (pictures, steps, notes)
Verified materials using XRF scanner
Verified physical dimensions using Keyence VT-700 Visual Inspection System
Currently in the process of generating all manufacturing and assembly drawings, as well as updating the associated Parts Lists with alternate items for obsolete parts

Support Bracket and End Plate are complete
Generated necessary documentation for customer review and approval

Remaining parts continuing to be developed

Custom Kitting Solutions

HBS has extensive custom kitting design and fabrication experience gained from multiple large scale DoD PBL programs. We leverage and adapt that knowledge to provide best-in-class affordable and effective material solutions for our customers and warfighters.

Increased Efficiency

Minimizes maintainer inventory “pull time”
Material bagged and labeled IAW Overhaul procedures/BOM

Reduction of Stock

Use of the parts needed, when needed, and with correct quantities
Residue management

Reduced Item Management

Kit becomes only SKU required for Order

“Single Part – Single Order”

Contractor Furnished Material as well as Gov’t. Furnished Material

Increased Flexibility

Kits delivered directly to maintainers on the line
Mechanics/Artisans not tied to stockroom or material locations
Emergency deliveries if needed

Casting – Rapid Prototyping & Production

Cast parts for Rapid Prototyping, as well as, Full Rate Production needs Molds are produced in state-of-the-art 3-D printers utilizing Artificial sand

3-D Printed Mold

Conventional Method (Wooden Pattern)

Casting – Rapid Prototyping & Production

Artificial sand vs Natural Silica Sand

Silica sand expands with temperature over time, increasing possibility of veining defects
Artificial sand has low thermal expansion, preventing veining defects

Casting – Rapid Prototyping & Production

Simulations

Metal Flow / Temperature

Solidification

Shrinkage Prediction

Metal Flow / Tracer

Benefits and Advantages of HBS Casting Services

Short End-to-End Lead Times

90 Days (Typical) vs 360+ Days (USN and HBS experience)

Reduced Non-Recurring Set-Up Fees

As low as 20% of conventional casting NRSU costs

Minimized veining defects

Increased Predictability and Repeatability

Ability to make modifications to mold design through Simulations to ensure proper temperature, material flow and cooling

Machining, Fabrication, and Finishing

HBS provides Precision Machining, Fabrication, and Finishing/Plating in support of prototype, low-rate, and large-scale production runs.

This has allowed HBS to mitigate issues associated with “cold supply chain lines” such as long lead times and considerably high set-up and non- recurring costs.

Additionally, to ensure that we can meet our customers’ needs for fabrication of hard-to-procure items, our team provides:

Turning, Milling, Welding, and Sheet Metal Bending across the spectrum from simple to complex, high precision/high tolerance items
Precision fabrication, grinding, and inspection
Reverse Engineering of obsolete, DMSMS, or hard-to-procure OEM items
LRIP support
Engineering & CAD Services
Custom Fixturing
First Article Test

Cable and Harness Fabrication

HBS provides Cable and Harness Fabrication in support of prototype, low rate, and large-scale production runs.

Our Cable Manufacturing Team provides high quality, affordable, and on- time build-to-print cables and harnesses.

All cables are tested in accordance with drawings and Mil-Specs and come with a HBS Certificate of Compliance for quality and conformity.

HBS provides:

Branched, Bundled, Semi-Rigid, and RF Cables
Test and inspection
Build-to-Print
LRIP and sustainment production support
Reverse Engineering of obsolete, DMS, or hard to procure cables

Customers & Systems Supported

AN/SPS - 48

AN/SPS - 49

AN/SPS - 67

AN/SPS - 73

AN/SPQ-9B

Mk-99 Fire Control

AN/SLQ-32 (V)5 EW

AN/USC-69 (V)2

AN/SPY-1D(V)

AN/SPY-6(V)

Summary

Logistics is in our DNA

It’s what we do….and what we do well.
We understand the customer because we were the customer.
We understand the contractor because we are the contractor.

Affordable

Low overhead which translates to savings
Lean and agile
Responsive and customer focused; contracting and end user

Solution oriented

Reverse engineering capabilities to develop alternative sources of supply and drive competition

Supply base

We have a significant in-place and proven supply base to support our customers and end-users
Continually cultivate additional suppliers to drive savings to our customers

Manufacturing, Fabrication and Plating

Specialized but not stove-piped capabilities
Responsive and affordable
Providing solutions to obsolescence issues
Developing network of industry leading Additive Manufacturing providers to begin developing in-house alternative manufacturing capabilities

For additional information, please contact:

John Schmidt

- jschmidt@highbridgesolutions.com
- (609)731-2153

Denton Clark

- dclark@highbridgesolutions.com
- (215) 421-3221