Arconic splits businesses, forms Howmet Aerospace
WEBMarch 31, 2020. A little more than three years after separating from Alcoa Inc., engineered metal products company Arconic Inc. is splitting again. On April 1, 2020, the company’s Engineered Products and Forgings business (jet engine components, aircraft fastening systems, engineered structures, and forged wheels) become Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Materials in Aerospace - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
WEBSep 12, 2008 · In all, there are a total of four main types of composites: polymer matrix (plastics), metal matrix, ceramic matrix and carbon matrix. Polymer matrix composites are the workhorse materials of the aerospace industry. They include fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics, multi-functional composites and nanocomposites.
ISO 9001:2015 vs. AS9100D – vastly different approaches to risk
WEBApr 12, 2017 · The AS9100D standard enhances the ISO’s use of risk, making sure that organizations document, consider, evaluate, and mitigate risk to the requirements. AS&D organizations ensure product safety so risky business does not put lives at risk. ISO 9001:2015 also addresses risk, but actions speak louder than words, so a robust risk management ...
High-value metal alloys for additive manufacturing (AM)
WEBAug 30, 2021 · DMLS calibration build of ATI 718 nickel alloy. Metal additive manufacturing (AM) has grown to become a critical and innovating strategic tool for the aerospace and defense (A&D) sectors, due in large part to developments in materials science. Entering into this new wave, materials are now designed for the …
Engine blade surface treatment - Aerospace Manufacturing and …
WEBMay 1, 2019 · Depending on the size and initial condition of the workpiece, surface treatment of engine blades takes between 2 minutes and 20 minutes, significantly less time than conventional processes. Blades are individually clamped, so no damage will occur to the workpiece surface. All processing steps can …
Taking Every Advantage Available - Aerospace Manufacturing and …
WEBJul 13, 2012 · Taking Every Advantage Available. While some may see the Defense Priorities Allocation System (DPAS) as a bothersome regulation, smarter executive in the industry can use enterprise technology to turn DPAS into a competitive advantage. Gary Cornell and Kevin Deal. July 13, 2012. Currently, most companies serving the defense sector have only a ...
Taking Flight with the Right Seals - Aerospace Manufacturing and …
WEBJan 30, 2013 · Taking Flight with the Right Seals. Seals are some of the most important components of an aircraft, used in countless applications throughout a plane – from exterior flaps to cockpit windshields. Durability, corrosion resistance, and friction-reduction are inherent performance properties of composites, making them perfect for use in ...
UNJ Threads are Successfully Meeting Aerospace Requirements
WEBMay 3, 2011 · Part Description: Landing gear component. Part Material: 15-5 PH stainless steel @ 42Rc (H925) Thread Hole Type: Blind. Thread Size: #10-32 UNJF-3B. Thread depth: 0.375" – Effective thread depth to within one pitch of bottom. Old Method: Start thread on CNC machine and finish with secondary hand tapping operation.
Composite Repair - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
WEBMay 3, 2011 · Bonded Repair. Many composite structures on aircraft consist of thin skins bonded to honeycomb or foam core. These always use bonded repairs, because thin composite laminates do not handle lateral bearing loads well, such as those transmitted by mechanical fasteners in bolted repairs. Bonded repairs are typically called tapered or …
Raytheon merges with United Technologies aerospace businesses
WEBApr 6, 2020 · Raytheon Technologies Corp. has been created from an all-stock merger transaction between Raytheon Co. and United Technologies Corp. (UTC) effective April 3, 2020, following the spin-off of UTC’s Carrier and Otis businesses. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Raytheon Technologies is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world with approximately $74 billion in pro ...