Custom Fabrication

With an emphasis on quality, GE's custom fabrication business has deep roots in the nuclear energy industry. Formerly Ionics, Inc., our decades of experience, coupled with 304,000 total square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing and office space, provide products and services essential to the nuclear industry.

Fabrication
GE's fabrication abilities include handling parts of up to 300 tons: structures, tanks, clad- and lined-vessels, specialized heat exchangers, and machine components made from a variety of materials.

Engineering
The multi-disciplined staff of engineers at Custom Fabrication utilize high-tech design programs to perform critical design tasks, while keeping costs low and meeting all functional performance and quality requirements. Capabilities include: stress analysis, Safety Analysis Report (SAR) support, installation support, and maintenance manuals.

Welding
Capable welders minimize project schedules with their qualifications in ASME, American Welding Society (AWS), military welding, and over 500 welding certificates. Welding experience includes carbon steel, aluminum and stainless, hastalloy, Inconel®* and zirconium.

*Inconel® is a registered trademark of International Nickel Company.

Quality Assurance Programs Custom Fabrication complies with:

  • ASME Section VIII Division 1
  • ASME NCA-4000
  • ASME NCA-3800
  • ASME NQA-1
  • 10CFR50 Appendix B
  • 10CFR71 Subpart H
  • 10CFR72 Subpart G
  • MIL-I-450208A & ISR 1

Machining
A complete range of precision machine tools – from large Vertical Turret Lathe (VTLs) and Horizontal Boring Mills (HBMs) to small mills and long bed lathes – allows for the creation of precise, finished components to close tolerances without imposing heating.

Finishing
Paint and blast booths apply the coatings and paint necessary to meet commercial and nuclear requirements.

Testing
A complete range of in-house testing is available, including visual, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiography, leak testing, coating inspection, and alloy identity.