Precision in Protection:
Enabling In-House Production for Radiation Measurement Devices
Industry: Electronics Manufacturer
Location: New Mexico, USA
Bladewerx, a leader in radiation monitoring and protection technologies, has partnered with Southwest Composite Works many times to expand machining and production capabilities for specialized radiation shielding components, advancing high-performance parts for scientific, industrial, and safety applications. Southwest Composite Works supports Bladewerx across a diverse range of materials, including plastics, composites, and boron-infused plastics, delivering precision-machined components for prototypes and production-scale assemblies
SUPPORTING A COMPLETE NUCLEAR ECOSYSTEM IN NEW MEXICO
About
Bladewerx provides instrumentation products for the radiation protection and measurement industry, specializing in:
- Portable alpha-in-air instrumentation
- Dosimetry equipment for use in government and research facilities
- Client software applications designed for accuracy, data integrity, and usability
With expertise in algorithm development and intuitive user interface design, Bladewerx is recognized as a leader in monitoring solutions, trusted by national laboratories and critical research institutions.
Challenge
Material and Machining Complexity:
- Machining non-ferrous and non-traditional materials takes expertise, consideration, and time
- Uncommon non-metallic material melts rather than cuts in CNC machines
Solution
- A history and pedigree of cutting unique materials to develop processes that many machine shops will not tackle
- Ability to handle multiple material types and scale production helps maintain reliability and speed in critical supply chains
- Beyond technical compatibility, the partnership thrives on a mutual investment in long-term collaboration
Key Highlights
Materials:
- High-Density Polyethylene
- (HDPE)Acrylic
- Borated polyethylene (self-extinguishing, high-density, 5%)
- Aluminum
- Lithiated polyethylene
Value:
- Rapid quoting
- Flexible production
- Specialized handling of non-metallic materials
Applications: Radiation shielding monitoring instruments, and precision test components.
Capabilities: From prototyping to scalable production as needed.
Benefits to this Partnership
This partnership encompasses prototyping to repeatable production, providing timely, reliable deliveries and the flexibility to handle non-ferrous and non-traditional, such as boron-infused plastics that metal-focused machine shops cannot accommodate. Built on shared values of responsiveness, adaptability, and innovation the collaboration benefits these two New Mexican companies, focused on precision machining. Southwest Composite Works supports Bladewerx’s ongoing innovation in more high- tech nuclear monitoring equipment.