CPS Design Guideline Quick Reference (pdf format 505 KB)

CPS uses SolidworksTM for 3-D design, AutoCAD for 2-D design and CAMWorks to generate NC Code to produce all process tooling. This enables CPS to control the key product tolerances of all dimensions.
	In addition to design control, the CPS machine shop, incorporating state-of-the-art machining and inspection equipment, fabricates all necessary molds, casting dies, and measurement fixtures and machines product features as required. This capability provides control over key product tolerances and permits rapid product development and production scale-up.
	Verification and validation is key during new product development. For this CPS utilizes sophisticated metrology equipment for material and geometric characterization.
CPS also has ultrasonic inspection capability employing a GE Panametrics LSC Ultrasonic scanning unit for NDE internal inspection which is used to evaluate welds, verify the position of internally located tubing, and for high performance thermal heat spreading materials like pyrolytic graphite and CVD diamond.
Ultrasound image shown shows TPG insert in lid on left (blue contrast).  The lid on the right is a control for comparison.