Bohemia, N.Y. – Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB), today announced it has invested $300K in its Fabrication and Precision Machining Center to expand its capacity and position the Company for future growth in the aerospace, space, defense, and aviation markets.

The investments in equipment and facility infrastructure translate into shorter turnaround and reduced pricing for custom fixturing and machining of unique parts.  DTB’s machining investments include:

• HAAS VF-2SSYT “Super Speed” CNC milling machine with extended table to hold complex parts after milling, and a 30-tool magazine which will reduce manual tool changes. Additionally, it features a pallet pool that can automatically load up to four pallets into the machine and run unattended, leading to throughput improvements while also allowing fixturing/setup outside the machining center.
• LNS bar feeding system to automate loading into the CNC lathe and an auto parts catcher will allow faster feed times and ultimately, more material processed.
• Timesaver which automates and expedites the sheet metal deburring process.
• Datron Quadramate vacuum table system with a wide table area that increases product throughput while reducing processing time in sheet metal fabrication operations.
• Tooling and fixturing to outfit the new equipment.

Future growth plans include relocation within the Bohemia facility for further expansion of the Fabrication and Precision Machining Center in quarter 3 of this year.  In addition to prototype and low volume production capacity, this growth to 12,000 sq. ft., reconfiguration of the footprint, and improved process flow will support medium to high production needs as well.  DTB also has additional plans to reinforce our commitment to the marketplace with continued expansion to new test locations and facility infrastructure.

“This continued investment to expand and improve our precision machining throughput capabilities allows us to meet new and existing customer’s complex needs,” commented Warren Halbig, Vice President, Engineering & Test Division at DTB.  “This project follows our expansion in 2021 which was necessary to support constantly growing market requirements.  In-house machining, tooling, and test fixture design and fabrication complements our engineering and testing services while reducing turn-around-times and streamlining scheduling on mission-critical programs,” he continued.

About Dayton T. Brown, Inc.

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB) has been synonymous with the pursuit of excellence and customer service for over 70 years.  As a leader in the fields of testing, engineering, logistics, technical publications, and military mission systems, DTB has gained national respect and recognition.  The Company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered on 32 acres in Bohemia, NY.  Today, the Company is composed of three divisions, whose operations are widely diversified yet complement one another.

The Engineering & Test Division provides testing services for aerospace and defense, life support and survival equipment, automobile, rail, transit, and other systems.  Standalone engineering services include component and system evaluation, design and fabrication of specialized test equipment, field data acquisition, instrument calibration, design and failure analysis, preparation of test procedures, product improvement, and reverse engineering services.

The Technical Services Division provides technical documentation and logistics/maintenance planning.  Typical publication and illustration services include technical writing, technical illustration and graphics, data conversions, parts listing, and S1000D training and support.  Logistics services include parts provisioning, supportability analysis, level of repair analysis, and other maintenance planning support.

The Mission Systems Division supports DoD rapid prototyping and limited production of updates to military aircraft and ground systems with a focus on the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance community.  Offering the breadth and depth of engineering expertise required to understand system requirements for design, prototyping, production, and support, Mission Systems delivers the best solution for your mission-critical program.