Rotating Electro Mechanical Microwave Sub-Systems Brochure

Engineering, Manufacturing & Test Capabilities
Overhaul & Repair
Your Full-Service Source for Repair,
Refurbishment and Upgrade.
Engineering
Coordinate Measuring
Electrical Test
Assembly
Overhaul & Repair
Cobham Antenna Systems’ engineering department has extensive experience in
rotary joint design and the largest rotary joint engineering staff in the world.
Our engineering department can provide any level of technical support a
customer may require.
Design Tools
Cobham Antenna Systems Engineering Department is
equipped with the latest Computer Aided Design (CAD),
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer Aided
Engineering (CAE), and 3D RF and mechanical design
tools, as well as internally developed design programs.
• Cradle-to-grave documentation control
• Rapid generation of code to drive our turning and
machining centers
• Ability to shorten new product lead times by eliminating
prototypes and generating optimized designs
• SolidWorks 3D CAD software
• SolidWorks Simulation – Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Mastercam CAM software
• Computer Simulation Technologies (CST) CAE for
complex RF modeling
Engineering
Cobham Antenna Systems has the most experienced and
innovative RF rotary joint engineering staff in the world.
• Unmatched technical ability to perform any task involving
design, manufacture and test of sophisticated rotary joints
or other rotating components
• Key technical, manufacturing and management personnel
on staff for over twenty-five years
• Many junior engineers and senior managers with strong
track records in the electrical, mechanical and quality
aspects of microwave and rotating technology.
Machining
Cobham Antenna Systems advanced machine shop turns
and machines all high-precision parts, fixtures and tooling
required to build our products, ensuring superior quality
control and dependable on-time delivery.
• State-of-the-art numerically controlled machining centers
• Extensive conventional turning and machining equipment
• Complementary precision model shop to support
quick-turn-around engineering programs
Assembly
Cobham Antenna Systems modern 80,000 square foot
design and production facility consolidates all assembly
work in one location.
• World’s largest dedicated rotary joint assembly area
• Complete coaxial cable and connector manufacturing
and assembly area
• Environmentally safe painting facility
Testing and Clean Room Facilities
Cobham Antenna Systems electrical test department is
expertly staffed and fully equipped.
• State-of-the-art automatic network analyzers; frequency
capabilities from DC to 50 GHz
• Full array of high power transmitters, temperature
chambers, and other electronic monitoring equipment
• Precision phase matching, Time Domain Reflectometer
(T.D.R.), automated encoder testing and comprehensive
slip ring testing
• Cobham Antenna Systems maintains class 100 clean
benches in a controlled access clean room where critical
subassemblies and components are assembled and tested
Quality Control
Cobham Antenna Systems stringent Quality Assurance
Program monitors and supports all departments and facilities.
• In-process inspection stations
• ISO 9001-2008 and AS9100B certified
Quality Management Systems
Environmental Test
Cobham Methuen is the industry’s leading specialist in
complete refurbishment of rotary couplers.
As the world leader in rotary joint manufacture and
technology, Cobham Antenna Systems has the capability
to overhaul & repair your rotary joints, enhancing radar
system performance. Our extensive design database reduces
the design time, liability issues, and other problems normally
associated with radar hardware modifications.
• Maintain, restore and upgrade all rotating components,
whether manufactured by Cobham Antenna Systems or
another supplier
• Depot repair and refurbishment facility for the FAA and
many other government agencies and prime contractors
Product life can be extended significantly with full
refurbishment. In most cases, complete overhaul of a rotary
coupler is recommended over a quick point of failure fix.
Experience has demonstrated that quick fixes tend to lead
to premature unit failures. A complete overhaul can be
performed in less time and at a fraction of the cost of a new
unit. Overhauled units are returned to the customer in a
“like-new” condition with the same one year warranty
offered on new products. By performing a complete
overhaul the unit can be refurbished several times before
the life cycle is complete and replacement is required.
Cobham Overhaul & Repair
All Cobham Defense Systems companies offer you the
industry’s most comprehensive repair, refurbishment and
upgrade capabilities. Moreover, we provide this service for
all classes of military and commercial-grade microwave
products… regardless of manufacturer or country of origin.
Radar & R.F. Upgrade Capabilities
Cobham has the expertise to support all of your
requirements to upgrade your radar and R.F.
microwave systems.