2. Contents
• Company Overview
• Organizational Structure
• Core Competencies
• Key Technologies
• New Products & Technologies
• Paradigm Manufacturing Plants
• Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
• Summary
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3. Paradigm Precision - Our Foundation
• Created in 2007 via the acquisitions of Smith West and Palmer Manufacturing
Company, the company now has 30+ years of experience in Aerospace, Defense and
Power Generation
• Smith West facilities are located in Tempe, AZ and Guaymas, Mexico
• Palmer Manufacturing facilities are located in Malden, MA and Tunis, Tunisia
• TM Industries of Berlin, CT was added to the Paradigm Precision portfolio in August of
2008
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4. Our Mission
To be the supplier of choice for gas turbine and power generation
machined components by offering:
• Globally competitive products
• World class manufacturing technology
• Machining capabilities up to 20 feet in diameter
• Recognition and focus on customer quality, delivery and cost needs
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5. Plant Locations 400,000 Sq Ft of Facility Space Worldwide
Tempe Operations:
• 101 employees
• 38,000 Sq Ft
• Complex Machining / Assemblies
• Paradigm Headquarters
Malden / Peabody Operations:
• 204 Employees
• 147,000 Sq Ft
• Highly Complex Machining / Assemblies
Malden and Peabody, MA
Tempe, AZ Berlin, CT Tunis, Tunisia
Guaymas, Mexico
Berlin Operations: Tunisia Operations:
Guaymas Operations:
67 Employees • 118 Employees
• 81 Employees
70,000 Sq Ft • 40,000 Sq Ft
• 33,000 Sq Ft
Complex Machining / Assemblies • Air Melt Investment Cast
• Complex Machining
Products
* New 70,000 Sq Ft aerospace facility being built
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6. Leadership Team
VP Aerospace VP Commercial
Sales & PD Sales & PD
Tom Mitchell Dan Cedrone
Contract
Administrator
TBD
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7. Paradigm Precision Core Competencies
Complex Multi-Axis Machining
on all Aerospace Super Alloys, across all major manufacturing
disciplines
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8. Paradigm Precision Core Competencies
Vacuum & Air Melt Investment Casting Technologies
9 NADCAP Approvals
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9. Paradigm Precision Core Competencies
Performs Complex Multi-Level Assembly Manufacturing
100% Supply Chain Management & Intercompany Mixed Model Integration
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10. Key Technologies
• 3D CAD/CAM is the basis for fixture design, CNC Programming, Methods Planning
and Inspection
• State of the Art machining equipment – CNC controls, automatic tool changers,
part probing, and multiple spindles
• Latest machining technology for rapid material removal – ceramic turning and milling,
CBN grinding, EDM
• Technical expertise to develop and produce complex, multi level fabrications and
assemblies
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15. Malden Operations
Malden Operations consist of:
• 78,000 sq ft Malden facility, opened in 1965
• 69,000 sq ft Peabody facility, opened in 2008
• 199 employees
Malden Specializes in:
• Multi-Axis Machining of Cast and Forged Products
• Complex, Multi-Level Fabrications and Assemblies
Capabilities include:
• Turning up to 64” on 37 CNC machines
• 4 and 5-Axis Milling up to 72” on 23 CNC machines
• 5-Axis CBN Grinding up to 30” on 3 CNC machines
• 13 EDM machines (wire and sinker)
• CMM inspection up to 76” on 7 machines
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16. Malden Production Line
Turbine Case Combustion Liner FWD Inner Nozzle Support
Turbine Center Frame Panels & Fairings Outlet Guide Vane
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17. Malden Production Line
FWD Outer Seal IGV Ring Assembly Mid-Frame
HPT Case Unison Ring Split Compressor Case
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18. Peabody Key Machines
Campbell Grinder Exeron EDM Olympia Lathe
Parpas Mill Wire EDM Brown & Sharpe CMM
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19. Malden Key Machines
Yasda A92 Emerald
Blue Phoenix VTL 1260 Parpas Twin Mill
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20. Berlin Operations
Berlin Operations consist of:
• 70,000 sq ft Berlin facility, acquired in 2008
• 68 employees
Berlin Specializes in:
• Ability to machine components up to 20 ft in diameter
• Rapid prototyping, development and production of
large cases, frames, housings, shafts and diaphragms
Capabilities include:
• 3 and 4-Axis Milling and Boring
• Large Diameter Turning
• Wire EDM and Grinding
In-House special processes include:
• FPI, Welding, and EDM
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21. Berlin Production Line
Westinghouse Reactor Part Large Split Casing Fan Case 100 x 15
150” Diameter
# 1 Rear Disk Case, ISO Grid P & W Bell
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22. Berlin Production Line
Bleed Duct P & W Electro Magnetic Field Container Sikorsky Rotor Test Stand
WST A Fan Case 105 x 52 LPT Tube
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23. Berlin Key Machines
5-Axis Toshiba Big Blue G & L 4-Axis G & L
5-Axis Table on Table Small Schiess Large Schiess
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24. Tempe Operations
Tempe Operations consist of:
• 38,000 sq ft Tempe facility, acquired in 1977
• 99 employees
Tempe Specializes in:
• Utilizing mixed model cells with optimized machine
layouts, quick change tooling and multiple spindle
machines to minimize part cost and cycle time
• Production of segments, actuation rings, rotating seals,
lug rings and split cases.
Capabilities include:
• Turning up to 36” on 32 CNC machines
• 4 and 5-Axis Milling up to 40” on 14 CNC machines
• Wire EDM, Adhesive Bonding, Welding, Heat Treat and FPI
and Surface Enhancement
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25. Tempe Production Line
Actuating Rings Compressor Case Hangers
Stationary Air/Oil Seal Casing AFT Stationary Air Seal
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26. Tempe Production Line
Inner Combustion Liner Turbine Interstage Seal Lug Rings
Outer Liner Bolt Cover Impeller Shroud
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27. Tempe Key Machines
Matsurra Twin Spindle Sodick EDM Doosan
CMM 5-Axis Dual Spindle HAAS VF3
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28. Eurocast Operations
Tunisia Operations consist of:
• 40,000 sq ft Tunisia facility, established in 2001
• 105 employees
Tunisia Specializes in:
• Enables Paradigm Precision to offer its customers a low
cost pole solution in North Africa for both casting,
machining and assembly.
Capabilities include:
• Air melt investment casting up to 125 lb pour weight
• 3 and 4-Axis Milling , Turning, and Grinding
• Vacuum melt casting capability
In-House special processes include:
• FPI, MPI, X-Ray, TIG Welding, Orbital Welding, EDM,
Vacuum Heat Treat, Airflow and Electro Polish
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29. Tunisia Investment Casting
Vacuum Melt Air Melt
In718, In738, U500, FSX-414, Rene Eurocast – Co, Ni, Fe, Stainless Steel
77, In625, N-155, MarM509
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30. Tunisia Production Line
Swirler Assembly Swozzle Nozzle Swirler
Valve Body Nozzle Strut End
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31. Tunisia Key Machines
Autoclave Caustic Leach Installation Heat Treatment Furnaces
Milling Machine Wax Injection Press X-Ray Unit
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32. Tunisia Key Machines
Electropolish System Introduction Melt Furnace CMM
Dry Area Dipping Area Mold Preheat Furnace
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33. Guaymas Operations
Guaymas Operations consist of:
• 33,000 sq ft Guaymas facility, established in 1998
• 75 employees
* New 70,000 Sq Ft aerospace facility being built
Guaymas Specializes in:
• Enables Paradigm Precision to offer its customers a low
cost pole solution in the Americas
• Guaymas acts as both a direct source for rough and finish
machined product to end users as well as other Paradigm
Precision sites
Capabilities include:
• Turning up to 80” on 34 CNC machines
• 3 and 4-Axis Milling up to 60” on 9 CNC machines
• Wire and Hole Popper EDM
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34. Guaymas Production Line
Split Case AFT Nozzle Support FWD Outer Seal
Strut, Turbine Center Frame Support, Nozzle-HPT Fan Case, Inner Shell
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35. Guaymas Production Line
Bridge TCF Case Fan Case, Inner Shell
Housing, Assembly Compressor
Fishmouth Inner Flange FWD
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36. Guaymas Key Machines
Toyoda Mill Machine Machining Bridges 2 Shefield CMM
Phoenix VTL Hass SL 40 Awea Mill Machine
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37. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Tempe Operations
Malden Operations
Tunisia Operations
Guaymas Operations
Mexico Machining Alignment
Tunisia Casting Alignment
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38. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Mexico Machining Alignment
West Coast :
Carlton (Paramount, CA)
Firth – Rixson Forged Metals (Fontana, CA)
Firth – Rixson Schlosser (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Mattco (Paramount, CA)
Chen-Tech (Irvine, CA)
Firth – Rixson (Verdi, NV)
Southwest :
Wyman Gordon (Houston, TX)
Mexico :
Frisa Aerospace (Monterrey, Mexico)
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39. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Mexico Machining Alignment
Paradigm Boston / Tempe Secondary Processing Inter-Dependency
100+ in Southwest USA:
Dickson Technology (Laboratory Testing)
Plasma Technology (Plasma Coating)
Metal Surfaces (Nickel Coating)
Chemresearch (Anodize, Chemfilm) 150+ in Northeast USA:
Ellison Surface (Plasma Coating) Westfield (Plating)
Chromalloy (Plasma Coating) Fountain (Plating)
Bolt’s Metallizing (Plasma Coating) Ellison (Coatings)
Phoenix Heat Treating (Heat Treating) Accurate (Brazing)
Metal Improvement Company (Shot Peen) Central (Metal Finishing)
BASF (Coatings)
Hansen (ETCH/FPI)
Jet Tech (Coatings)
FM Callahan (Plating)
0 in Mexico Bodycote (HT)
Sematech (Corrosion Protection)
Metals Testing (Etch & Mag Particle
PTI Industries (Cleaning)
Note: 85% of Complex Product Lines Require Several Levels of Secondary Processing
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40. Large Casing Mixed Model Example
Mexico Machining Alignment
• Forging from US West Coast
• INCO 718 Forging
• Semi-Finish turned in Guaymas to stock .050 Large 51" Machined INCO718 Case
Paradigm
Malden Malden Mexico Mixed Model
Machining Hours 81.0 40.0 41.0 81.0
Rate per Hour $100.00 $100.00 $50.00 $74.69
Total Cost $8,100 $6,050
Savings / Part -$2,050
% Value Add Reduction -25.3%
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41. Centerframe Assembly Process Example
Mexico Machining Alignment
Total Assembly
Paradigm
Malden Malden Mexico Mixed Model
Machining Hours 100.44 40.00 60.44 100.4
Rate per Hour $97.10 $97.10 $50.00 $68.76
Total Cost $9,752 $6,906
Savings / Part -$2,847
% Value Add Reduction -29.2%
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42. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Tunisia Casting Alignment
In-House Special Processes Performed at Tunisia Plant :
-FPI
-MPI
-X-Ray
-TIG Welding
-Orbital Welding
-EDM
-Vacuum Heat Treat
-Airflow and Electro Polish
-Vacuum Melt & Air Melt Investment Casting
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43. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Tunisia Casting Alignment - Samples
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44. Paradigm Mixed Model Manufacturing Plan
Mexico Machining & Tunisia Casting Alignments
• Minimize transportation cost from the major US and Mexican forging sources shipping via
Guaymas to Tempe/Malden
• Integrates 35+ years of high technical aerospace knowledge available in Paradigm’s domestic
operations, ensuring reliable quality performance
• Leverages low cost region value by combining the shop rate benefit
• Utilizes the 100+ “special process” sources in Phoenix AZ & New England areas
• Paradigm performs as the single point of contact for the customer via controlling all aspects of
product progression through the internal supply chain capabilities
• Incorporates compliance to customer specifications and accredited quality system throughout
the manufacturing process at Tempe/Malden sites
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45. Summary
• Paradigm Precision is strategically prepared for the transition from single
product procurement to larger project based product line solutions
• Integrate Paradigm’s “Mixed Model” approach
• Drive lean tenets via cellular applications
• Incorporate secondary processing disciplines in-house
• Ensure best technology applied for developing manufacturing processes
• 50K – 100K shop hours per year projects
• Continue to pursue unique manufacturing capabilities via acquisitions in Aerospace
Defense and Power Generation industries
• Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and service
levels in the industry while improving our competitive posture
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