PSI Operations
ATK-PSI's Facility in Commerce, California
Our Engineering department is recognized as a world leader in tank design and development.
World class machining capability. Dedicated to titanium tank machining.
> 37,000 sq. ft floor space
72" Diameter Capability
Extensive Equipment
ATK-PSI's weld shop is recognized as the world leader in titanium welding for satellite propellant tanks.
All fusion welding takes place in inert environment chambers housed in a 3,200 sq. ft. class 10,000 clean room.
Capability to weld tanks up to 54" dia X 140" length.
A separate PMD assembly area provides for precision subassembly.
ATK-PSI's extensive processing capabilities include:
Heat treat furnace with rapid water quench
Dedicated titanium vacuum heat treat furnace
Elastomeric rubber manufacturing and diaphragm molding facilities
Cleaning, powder blast, and other manufacturing support operations.
ATK-PSI has extensive modern facilities dedicated to the non-destructive examination of tanks as well as inspection and acceptance testing. Facilities and equipment include:
3 fracture critical radiographic chambers
2 fracture critical fluorescent penetrant chambers
Materials Lab for physical and detailed inspection of material properties.
2 large vacuum external leak test chambers.
explosion-proof facility for alcohol bubble point testing of PMDs.
Static load test facility.
Extensive additional facilities.
