Each of the value streams have their own production teams to manufacture the deliverables they design. This allows their craftspeople to become very proficient at building products and system assemblies for their specific parts of the aircraft, as well as their particular market (OEM versus retrofit for example). They work in a large facility that is 195,000 sq. ft./18,116 m², which is fully equipped and arranged specifically to produce aircraft interior components. Utilizing composites made from pre-peg and honeycomb core, production artisans process these materials to manufacture premium products using modern machines and cutting-edge technologies.

As new interior architectures and cabin furnishings are developed, various types of engineers and lean specialists work together using techniques such as 3P and stage-gate. Kaizen events are also held to look for potentially wasteful activities, which are eliminated from production by making improvements to manufacturing processes. By following these practices, Heath Tecna ensures products are built in the most value conscious way possible. All of the production teams employ these lean techniques across the shop floor, which leads to us developing innovative construction methods and very efficient manufacturing operations.

As a Production Certificate holder, Quality Assurance trains production staff in an FAA-approved, certified operator inspection program. When finished with the training, this allows the certified operators to do in-process inspections for their line of work, and to make adjustments where necessary. By having this unique capability, higher quality products are built the first time, before they reach final inspection.

There are many machines, tools, construction techniques, and finishing methods that Heath Tecna employs for production including:

• A large on-site freezer is used to store pre-peg for production
• A high speed Gerber cutting machine is used to trim pre-peg into patterns
• The horizontal band saw is used to cut honeycomb and structural foam to size
• Layup tools and curing ovens are used to produce composite panels in short batches
• 750 ton presses are available with heated matched metal dies for longer production runs
• 5 axis CNC machines are used for precise trimming of pressed panels
• Fasteners, brackets, and other structural hardware are bonded to subassemblies
• Components pass through fill and fair operations to ensure a smooth surface is prepared
• Open and enclosed spray booths are utilized for applying high quality paint finishes, as well as adhesives
• Decorative may be applied via heat, vacuum bag, or cold press depending on adhesive
• Individual components are put together in final assembly and trim parts are installed to finish the product
• Quality Assurance performs a final inspection of all parts