2. GENERAL INFORMATION
11161 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, California 92708
Overview: Divisions/Capacity:
Incorporated in 1979 Metalcrafters Automotive
Minority Owned, Operated and Certified since 1992 Aerospace and Defense
ISO 9001 Certified since 2000 Glass Manufacturing
AS9100 Certified since 2007 Total Facilities: 130,000 SQ FT
Specializing in Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Employees: 140
4. CHRYSLER ME 412 SUPERCAR
Prototype Development and Build
Program management, design, engineering, integration,
fabrication and assembly of body, chassis, braking,
electrical, interior and glazing systems. Integration of
Customer provided powertrain and driveline.
5. CHRYSLER ME 412 SUPERCAR
Body Structures & Chassis Systems
All structures designed to meet FMVSS Regulatory
requirements for occupant protection, roof crush,
bumper impact and fuel integrity. Suspension,
steering and braking systems designed for optimum
ride and handling performance. All parts designed in
CATIA V4. All analysis/simulation performed in LS
Dyna. Two demonstrator vehicles produced.
6. CHRYSLER ME 412 SUPERCAR
Fabrication and Assembly
Images of the carbon body, finished interior and front
end compartment taken during development of the
prototype vehicle.
7. PIPER JET CONCEPT MODEL
PiperJet VLJ Concept
Program management, B-surface design, engineering, integration,
fabrication and assembly of full-size inside/outside concept model
including airframe, body, interior and electrical systems.
9. PIPER JET CONCEPT MODEL
Finished Concept Model
Images of completed vehicle showing
painted body, and display stand.
10. FOOSE COUPE
Limited Production Vehicle (50 units)
Program management, design, engineering,
integration, fabrication and assembly of complete
vehicle including body, chassis, suspension,
braking, interior, powertrain, driveline, electrical
and glazing systems.
11. FOOSE COUPE
Fabrication and Build
All weld, bending, check and assembly fixtures are produced
in-house ensuring highest levels of quality control.
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12. FOOSE COUPE
Final Production Vehicle
Images of completed vehicles showing the painted
carbon body, finished interior, mid-engine powertrain
and glass roof system.
13. ICON A5 ADVANCED PROTOTYPE
First Prototype Vehicle
Program management, design, engineering, integration,
fabrication and assembly of complete vehicle including
airframe, body, mechanisms, trim, electrical and glazing.
14. ICON A5 ADVANCED PROTOTYPE
First Prototype Vehicle
Images of the completed prototype with
working controls and folding wing actuation.
15. NORTHROP GRUMMAN EQUIPMENT RACKS
Modular Production Rack System
Program management, design, engineering, fabrication and assembly of a
modular rack system for the mounting of avionics equipment in aircraft. The
rack system provides significant mass savings over previous aluminum
examples, and is partially formed of electrically conductive carbon fiber,
creating a grounding path for electronic equipment.
16. NORTHROP GRUMMAN EQUIPMENT RACKS
Modular Production Rack System
Mass target provided by Customer was 40lbs per unit. Final
production unit mass is 14.5lbs (25.5lbs mass saving).
GFMI was honored by Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
following completion of the project for outstanding commitment
and excellent performance.
21. IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT
AUTOCLAVE 11 X 22 FT CNC PRE-PREG CUTTING COMPOSITES CLEAN ROOM VACUUM OVEN
TEMPERING OVEN BENDING OVEN CUTTING TABLE
BEVELER PAINT SYSTEM SLS RAPID PROTOTYPE
22. IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT
MELTING FURNACE 1800 TON TRIPLE PRESS 220 & 250 TON PRESSES BLADDER PRESS
SHEET METAL FABRICATION 5-AXIS 3KW LASER JOBS 5-AXIS CNC MILLS (3)
FIDIA HS MILL CENTER FEMCO CNC WHEEL CENTER FIDIA 5-AXIS CNC MILLS (2)
23. CONTACT INFORMATION
GEORGE GAFFOGLIO MIKE ALEXANDER CATHERINE McADAM
CEO COO/CFO BUSINESS MANAGER
714.481.0786 714.481.0779 714.481.0790
714.351.2050 cell 714.920.2504 cell 714.920.1782 cell
ggaffoglio@metalcrafters.com maalexander@metalcrafters.com cmcadam@metalcrafters.com