Organization
STS has a fully staffed manufacturing organization which includes machinists, welders, wire persons, painters, wood and fiberglass workers, sheet metal and structural shape fabricators and assemblers.
The STS integrated manufacturing organization for planning, fabrication and assembly provides checks and balances during the production phase of a project. Production control is achieved through the implementation of established manufacturing policies and support related procedures.
The Manufacturing Management System consists of three major sections: planning, scheduling and manufacturing project coordination.
Facility
Safety Training Systems, Inc. (STS) occupies a state-of-the-art facility totaling over 80,000 square feet at its headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The facility is equipped with the latest in manufacturing technology, including overhead cranes and large high-bay manufacturing areas. This allows STS to be versatile and functional in its manufacturing processes.
The facility is divided into different areas: the fabrication/weld shop, the assembly area, and the paint booth. The fabrication shop is where all of the metal components are manufactured. The assembly area is where all of the components are assembled into finished products. The paint booth is where all of the finished products are painted.
The facility is also equipped with a quality assurance department. The quality assurance department is responsible for inspecting all of the finished products to ensure that they meet the company's high standards.
The state-of-the-art facility allows STS to be a leader in the manufacturing of aviation training devices. The facility's versatility and functionality allow STS to manufacture a wide variety of products, from simple to complex.
Equipment
The fabrication shop is equipped with a variety of machines, including lathes, mills, waterjet and routers. These machines allow STS to manufacture complex metal components with precision. The assembly area is equipped with a variety of tools and fixtures. These tools and fixtures allow STS to assemble the components quickly and efficiently. The paint booth is oversized and equipped with a variety of spray guns. This allows STS to paint the finished products with a high-quality finish no matter the size.
Technology Advanced Manufacturing
STS offers 3-D Printing capabilities for Direct Digital Manufacturing from Model Based Definition (MBD) files containing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) data. This technology gives STS the ability to excel in Low Volume Production & Rapid Prototyping.
