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Vanderhorst Brothers has secured several Projects:
June 2013
Fortunate to be a part of some exciting projects: DAGR, TOW, Hellfire, Boeing 787, 747, 737, 727, A380, A320, AmRAAM, Palatin, Embraer
Vanderhorst Brothers hooked up their second Matsuura MAM72-35V 5 axis 32 pallet 300 tools
December 2012
Pleased with the success of our first MAM purchased in 2007, these machines, along with the 2 Toyoda FH450S HMC 42 pallet and 494 tools each have become our (unattended ‘night shift’)!
Vanderhorst Brothers purchased a new CMM Mitutoyo Legex574
September 2011
With Ultra-high accuracy MPE,= (0.35 _ 0.1 L/100) um ensuring quality parts to our customer eliminating a bottleneck in inspection with the ability to program and check parts unattended.
Vanderhorst Brothers begins manufacturing DAGR subassembly
March 5, 2010
Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc. has begun work on precision assemblies for the DAGR program.
According to its official website (http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/DAGR/), DAGR is a "laser guidance kit" which converts unguided rockets into guided missiles compatible with existing HELLFIRE weapons systems. The kit provides our armed forces with the ability to minimize collateral damage in battle without having to replace existing arsenals of rockets.
VBI is proud to work on programs related to our nation's defense, and we remain comitted to providing our customers with world-class quality and delivery - for projects large and small.
Vanderhorst Brothers completes three audits with flying colors during January and February
February 11, 2010
Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc. has successfully completed its third audit in 2010.
A complete internal (first-party) audit was conducted on January 19th, led by Juno O'Rell (Management Representative) and Claudia Reyna of the Paragon Group (third-party consultant/facilitator). No major findings were issued.
A third-party audit was conducted by NSF beginning on February 4th. The audit was successfully completed on February 5th with a score of 100%. As a result, Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc. has renewed its AS9100:2004 certification and upgraded from ISO 9001:2000 to ISO 9001:2008.
Most recently, a second-party audit was conducted on February 11th by one of our key customers: Woodward HRT. This audit (completed the same day) resulted in an upgrade of our vendor status. Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc. is now approved for the machining of Classified Parts (Primary, Critical, and Flight Safety) in addition to standard machining, EDM, light assembly, and casting/forging procurement.
Now more than ever, our employees know that their products and processes are put to the test every day. Our commitment to manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement has earned us incredible opportunities in 2010, and we pledge to continue that commitment.
Vanderhorst Brothers ships Optic Container assemblies for LIGO project
December 30, 2009
Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc. has begun shipping completed Optic Container assemblies to the California Institute of Technology, who will use them to transport sophisticated optics related to the LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) project.
Cal Tech's description of LIGO
Gravitational waves offer a remarkable opportunity to see the universe from a new perspective, providing access to astrophysical insights that are available in no other way. The initial LIGO gravitational wave detectors have completed observations with their original design sensitivity, and the data have been interpreted to establish new upper limits on gravitational-wave flux.
The Advanced LIGO detector upgrade is more than ten times more sensitive, and over a much broader frequency band, than initial LIGO. It can see a volume of space more than a thousand times greater than initial LIGO, and extends the range of compact masses that can be observed at a fixed signal strength by a factor of four or more.
Whereas initial LIGO uses 25-cm, 11-kg, fused-silica test masses, the fused silica test mass optics for Advanced LIGO are larger in diameter (~34 cm) to reduce thermal noise contributions and more massive (~40 kg) to keep the radiation pressure noise to a level comparable to the suspension thermal noise.
More information on LIGO can be found at http://www.ligo.caltech.edu
Vanderhorst Brothers partners with S&H Machine to form Raptor Workholding, Inc.
August 23, 2009
When Vanderhorst Brothers acquired its 5-Axis Matsuura MAM72V Mill in 2007, the company quickly learned that standardized workholding was the key to leveraging this machine's power. President Brian O'Rell designed a compact fixture with a shallow dovetail feature that had worked successfully on previous projects. The fixtures were cut in-place on most of the Matsuura's pallets, and then they were used for production.
The results were incredible: the rigidity of the fixture allowed for very aggressive machining, while the standardization (most of the pallets were loaded with dedicated identical fixtures) eliminated hours of workholding design and setup time.
The system was so impressive that S&H Machine (another member of the SCMG) decided to purchase an identical machine and tool it with the same dovetail fixtures. VBI shared the design for the fixtures, and S&H offered several improvements. After working together closely to further refine this system, they decided to make it available to the entire manufacturing industry through a joint venture: Raptor Workholding, Inc.
Raptor Workholding is committed to delivering standard fixtures that eliminate the need for fixture design, fabrication, and set-up. Its customers use this advantage to drastically reduce their lead time and focus their core competency: precision machining.
More information about Raptor Workholding can be found at http://www.raptorworkholding.com.
A very informative article from Modern Machine Shop magazine can also be found at:
http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/job-shop-developed-dovetail-fixture-takes-wing.aspx
Vanderhorst Brothers Earns AS9100 Certification with 100% Score
January 30, 2009
Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc. passed its first AS9100 audit with flying colors on Friday, January 23, 2009. The auditor, Mike Gibson, issued a "recommendation to certify" with a score of 100%.
During the past year, Vanderhorst Brothers has undertaken major upgrades to its quality management system (QMS). These upgrades to our system have earned us an upgrade in our certification - from ISO9001:2000 to AS9100:2004. We've also partnered with a new registrar; we look forward to many successful years with NSF International.
Vanderhorst Brothers intends to use its AS9100 registration as both an internal improvement mechanism and an external strategic advantage. New manufacturing opportunities demand consistent excellence, and we will continue to position our company to deliver it.
Vanderhorst Brothers featured in Modern Machine Shop Magazine
November 1, 2008
Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc. has been featured in a new Modern Machine Shop article entitled Sharing the Big Picture. The article (directly accessible at http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/sharing-the-big-picture.aspx) explains how VBI uses large-screen plasma monitors to share performance metrics and announcements with all employees in the shop.
Custom macros (programmed in-house) are used within a PowerPoint presentation to display the metrics. The macros gather live data from our JobBOSS shop control software and display charts that are easy to see and easy to understand.
We believe that these metrics, which represent the health of the company, are relevant to each and every employee. Knowledge is power, and VBI will continue to develop this and other technologies to empower our workforce. Our focus is - and always will be - on meeting the requirements of our valued customers.
Vanderhorst Brothers featured in CNC West Magazine
March 1, 2008
Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc. has been featured in the Westec 2008 edition of CNC West Magazine. The article, entitled Taking Good Advice, describes the evolution of VBI's machinery - from standalone vertical mills in the 1990s to the automated machining centers currently in place.
The article can be accessed directly by following this link. For more information about our latest machinery additions, visit our CNC Milling page.
In keeping with our dedication to lean manufacturing, we at Vanderhorst Brothers will continue to invest our time and capital in solutions that reduce changeover time, eliminate opportunities for defects, and improve process reliability. Whether you're an existing or potential customer, there has never been a better time to contact us and discuss your long-term machining projects.
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