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Aerospace Solutions
OUR EXPERTS DELIVER INNOVATIVE, EFFICIENT, VALUE-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS IN AEROSPACE.
At Models & Tools, our 155,000 square foot facility houses our project management, design and engineering, quality control and manufacturing departments. This vast footprint provides substantial space to handle everything from large, factory-scale equipment to small handheld devices all under one roof.
We have the most advanced tools and manufacturing equipment in the industry, including the Tarus 5-axis Gantry Milling Machine. This equipment alone can mill over a 50 foot span; critical for milling large scale tooling for aerospace and other heavy industry. We are always adding new equipment. For a PDF of our complete list of tooling capabilities, please click the link below.
Leadership & Program Mgmt
DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Fabrication & Welding
5- Axis Machining
Assembly & Laser Tracking
INSPECTION & INSTALLATION
LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Program management is crucial in aerospace tooling as it helps to coordinate and oversee all aspects of the tooling development process. It ensures that all stakeholders, including engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers, are working together effectively towards a common goal. The program manager is responsible for tracking progress, identifying and addressing issues, and making decisions to keep the project on schedule and within budget. Additionally, program management helps to ensure that all necessary certifications and regulations are met, and that the final product meets the high standards required in the aerospace industry. By providing a systematic and structured approach to tooling development, program management helps to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver high-quality tooling that meets the needs of the aerospace industry.
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DESIGN & ENGINEERING
At Models & Tools, our Design and Engineering Team leads the charge in the creation of detailed, accurate, and easily editable 3D models of the tooling components and assemblies. This allows engineers to quickly and easily simulate and test various design options, including material properties, cutting paths, and tool wear. The results of these simulations can be used to optimize the tooling design, reducing the risk of errors and improving efficiency in the manufacturing process. CAD also facilitates collaboration between different departments and stakeholders, enabling easy sharing of designs and rapid iteration. By leveraging the capabilities and experience, our team of aerospace designers and engineers can achieve greater precision and accuracy, leading to improved quality, reduced waste, and increased productivity.
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FABRICATION & WELDING
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5- AXIS MACHINING
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ASSEMBLY & LASER TRACKING
Legacy’s machine shop is equipped with a variety of cutting edge machinery. From a Droop and Rein FOG to a G & L Boring Mill. When it comes to aerospace, automotive, and marine machining, we are confident in exceeding our customer’s expectations. Our team of machinists are meticulously equipped to master precision machining processes. You can always expect top-quality products, as well as speed-to-market and on-time deliveries.
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INSPECTION & INSTALLATION
Legacy’s machine shop is equipped with a variety of cutting edge machinery. From a Droop and Rein FOG to a G & L Boring Mill. When it comes to aerospace, automotive, and marine machining, we are confident in exceeding our customer’s expectations. Our team of machinists are meticulously equipped to master precision machining processes. You can always expect top-quality products, as well as speed-to-market and on-time deliveries.
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Aerospace PROJECTS
Boeing 777X Hat Stringer Roll Over
F-35 Wing and Carry Through Holding Fixtures
F-35 Weapons Bay Door Install Holding & Hoist Fixtures
Orion Friction Stir Weld Tool
Work Platform
Inspection Fixture
Drill Fixture
Bond Tool
Work Platform
Engine Installer Platform
Carbon Fiber Drill Tool
Carbon Fiber Drill Tool
Fiberglass
Bond Tool
Mill Fixture
Rotary Bond Tool with Automated Leveling
Bond Tool
NC Drill Fixture
BUILDING THE LEGACY
Models & Tools is part of the Legacy Industries family of companies. Legacy continually strives to set the bar in the Aerospace, Automation & Integration, and Machining industries. Our team is a result of many, many, years in the making- composed of the best talent and highest level of skill in the trade. We take pride in our work, and share the motivation and determination to be the very best at what we do.
A large part of our success can be attributed to the unique relationships that have been formed between our employees over the course of their careers. Many have worked with one another for over 30 years in the trade. This solid group of skilled employees chose to come together under the Legacy name. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, and aim to preserve and build upon a solid foundation based on honor, integrity, and respect.
RECENT EVENTS
Install trailers equipt with Bridgeport, welders, grinders, saws, and toolboxes
40,000 square foot addition added to the facility in 2019/2020
Awarded Elite Supplier, by Lockheed Martin, for the fifth year in a row