About Us

UDT's original owner and founder, Mr. Jim Balsters had been involved with the Navy since his enlistment in 1944 as a Navy Submariner during World War II. After his career in the Navy, Mr. Balsters went to work for Spacecraft Engineering and Welding in Inglewood, California. As General Manager, he eventually became involved with the Naval Propulsion Laboratory in China Lake, California. In 1969, Mr. Balsters began manufacturing the first Seal Delivery Vehicle (SDV) MK-VII trainers and all of its associated hardware (e.g., components for the propulsion, ballast, electrical, guidance, and control systems).

UDT  provides unique prototyping/ machining capability in Panama City, Florida. UDT specializes in Precision Machining, Welding, Brazing and Soldering, Metal Cutting, Media Blasting, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Disassembly, and Metal Forming.

Precision Machining is supported by 5 axis CNC lathes and 4 axis milling centers with CAM/CAD systems. This enables UDT to support complicated prototype requirements to meet critical design requirements and other special needs. Additionally, manual lathes and milling centers are available to meet unique requirements.

Welding, Brazing, and Soldering activities utilize gas tungsten, gas metal and shielded metal arc welding, resistance spot welding, manual torch brazing, oxygen and plasma arc cutting and soldering. Materials include all aluminum alloys, stainless steel, titanium, and carbon steel.
Metal Cutting includes water jetting, plasma cutting, and automatic and manual saw cutting.

Media Blasting may be with plastic or glass media or other types as needed for specific requirements.

Mechanical Assembly and Disassembly covers the spectrum from individual components and subassemblies to final hardware assembly.

Metal Forming and Fitting can be accomplished on sheet metals up to 14 gauge thickness.

UDT has consistently received high ratings from clients for high-quality, timely performance.

Our mission is to not just meet your standards, but rather to consistently exceed them.

UDT thanks you for reviewing our web-site and we look forward to developing new business relationships and discussing your existing or future manufacturing needs.