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Power Plant Smoke Hatch
Took conceptual drawings from the customer, generated manufacturable CAD models and drawings. Laser cut assemblies in house, formed and welded them. Fully assembled and tested at our facility in California. Vents were shipped to New York. Our team met with the installing contractor and helped coordinate installation with what fasteners and sealants to use. This project shows our ability to coordinate with other trades in the construction industry and overall level of trust we’ve been given in the past with large government-funded entities with very strict rules and regulations.
Project questions
Does CalWest design parts from concept drawings?
Yes. For the power plant smoke hatch we took the customer's conceptual drawings and produced manufacturable CAD models and drawings, then laser cut, formed, welded, assembled and tested the hatches in our Fontana, California facility.
Can CalWest ship finished assemblies out of state and support the install?
Yes. The smoke hatch vents were built in California and shipped to New York. Our team met with the installing contractor and helped coordinate installation, including which fasteners and sealants to use.
Is the work done in one building?
Yes. Laser cutting, forming, welding, assembly and testing are done in house at our Fontana facility, so a project like the smoke hatch does not pass between vendors.