Upland Fab Receives ISO 9001/AS9100 Certification Upland Fab is pleased to announce our certification to ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 Rev B by International Standards Authority, Inc. This certification is the culmination of months of careful preparation and represents our ongoing commitment to superior quality, exceptional value and unmatched customer service. ISO 9001 and AS9100 are internationally developed and recognized standards for business management and quality assurance, specifically designed to reduce manufacturing defects, foster continuous improvement and increase overall customer satisfaction. At Upland Fab our entire organization is committed to delivering top-quality products on time at competitive prices, and our ISO 9001 and AS9100 certification is a powerful testament to our streamlined and cost-efficient manufacturing environment. Click Here to download a copy of our ISO9001/AS9100 certification in .pdf format

New Fanuc Robodrill VMCs Enhance Capabilities Upland Fab is proud to announce the acquisition of two powerful new CNC machine tools. Our Fanuc Robodrill T14iBL and T21iE Vertical Machining Centers use super-rigid construction and state-of-the-art technology to deliver amazing speed and accuracy. Precise high-speed contouring and super-minute line segment programming provide smooth machined surfaces that virtually eliminate the need for hand finishing. The T14iBL has a 15,000 rpm spindle and the T21iE has a 24,000 rpm spindle. Both have .0002” position accuracy with .00007” repeatability, and tool changes take a mere 1.7 seconds from chip to chip. With these advanced machines we can deliver incredibly accurate parts in less time, saving our customers time and money. Upland Fab is committed to the latest in machining technology to deliver quality and value, now and into the future.

Composites Machining at Upland Fab Following a comprehensive survey at our facility, Upland Fab has received approval from Lockheed Martin to machine flight-critical parts from carbon fiber composites and BMI for the F/A-22 program. Upland Fab is now approved for processes: 5PTPTT02 Fracture/Durability Critical Parts, 5PTPTT11 Mission/Safety & Durability Mech Equip, 5PTPTT12 Wind Swept Surface Parts and 2ZZP00006ASIP/MESIP Critical Parts F-35. Using our state-of-the-art 5-axis vertical CNC machining capabilities, Upland Fab extends our knowledge and expertise in plastic machining to your carbon-fiber composite requirements. We have the manufacturing and quality systems in-place now for this fracture-critical machining process. Contact us for more information about carbon fiber composite machining at Upland Fab.

Upcoming Trade Show Schedule DESIGN 2 PART SHOW – Pasadena October 14 - 15, 2009 Pasadena Center Pasadena, California www.d2p.com/ Click Here to download a Complimentary E-Ticket for this show SAMPE Fall Technical Conference – Wichita Oct 20 - 21, 2009 Century II Convention Center Wichita, Kansas http://www.sampe.org/events/2009WichitaKansas.aspx PACIFIC DESIGN & MANUFACTURING 2010® – Anaheim February 09 - 11, 2010 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California http://www.devicelink.com/expo/pac09/