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    The Pit Technologies (PT) Division cultivates a culture of excellence through collaborative research initiatives, delivering impactful results that emphasize safety and security at every step.

    We provide plutonium pit related products and services of superior quality and value to protect our nation and promote world stability.

    Vision 

    Establish a responsive and agile production agency to ensure execution of pit manufacturing, surveillance, and national security missions.

    Values

    • Excellence - timely mission execution through operational excellence
    • Integrity - trust through ethical conduct and individual responsibility
    • Teamwork - positive relationship with the community
    • Safety and Security - ensure that safety and security are central to everything we do
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      Metal Production

      we provide our nation with plutonium production, processing, and research in support of pit manufacturing, surveillance, and national security missions.

    • Plutonium Machining

      we are responsible for machining plutonium parts with work focusing on pit production, surveillance and tooling.

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      Assembly Group

      We are responsible for assembly of sub-critical experiments, science campaign work, and Department of Homeland Security and global security efforts

    • Foundry

      We provide our nation with plutonium production in support of pit manufacturing and other national security missions

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      Product Engineering & Product Support

      We provide services for all Pit Technologies Division plutonium programs, including pit production and manufacturing, pit surveillance, and subcritical experiments.

    Key Capabilities

    • Plutonium production, processing, and research in support of pit manufacturing
    • Development and production of pits
    • Machining plutonium parts
    • Information Research support
    • Design support for manufacturing tools and fixtures

    Pioneering The Future

    We provide superior quality products to protect our nation and promote world stability.