Manufacturing
Mechanical Assembly
RPM provides precision manufacturing and testing of its positioner and control systems. In addition we provide turnkey integration of antennas, sensors, optics, rotary joints, slip rings, waveguides, and other associated equipment.
RPM maintains well equipped manufacturing and assembly operations onsite, capable of producing all types of precision components for Rotators, Positioners, and Antenna equipment. Our on-site machine shop has several Haas CNC vertical mills and a CNC lathe, among numerous other man-operated machines. This allows tight dimensional control over all components produced, as well as allowing quick response and delivery cycles to ever changing demands.
Electrical Assembly
RPM also maintains designated areas for both mechanical and electrical assembly personnel. These areas provide employees with all the necessary space and tools to build high precision, long lasting antenna positioning systems. Other onsite capabilities include areas designated for paint, inspection, and stock rooms for common electrical and mechanical parts.
All of RPM’s operations employ skilled direct labor. The majority of our manufacturing personnel have been employed by RPM for longer than three years and many for as long as fifteen years or more. These employees are highly trained and fully versed in the type of products that RPM manufactures.
Facilities
CNC In House Machine Shop
RPM is housed in 30,000 square feet of modern, secure, totally air-conditioned buildings in Northridge, California, a Los Angeles suburb. An additional 20,000 square-foot rear fenced yard is available for static and dynamic testing.
RPM is recognized by customers in the commercial, government, and scientific communities as the preeminent supplier of positioning systems and components.
RPM, operating as a small business, maintains a quality assurance program in compliance with RPM-I-45208A, based on MIL-I-45208, and is an approved vendor by DCMAO, the FAA, and many large prime contractors. RPM business practices and accounting methodology are consistent with the requirements of FAR.