Arconic splits businesses, forms Howmet Aerospace
Mar 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. The Global Rolled Products …
Composite Repair - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
May 3, 2011 · Source: Abaris Training The basics of composite repair remain largely the same regardless of where they are used or how they are made. They are: Inspect to assess damage (extent and degree); Remove damaged material; Treat contaminated material; Prepare repair area; Complete composite repair; (e.g. replace damaged material and bolt or bond a patch);
Materials in Aerospace - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
Sep 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.
Eaton acquires Cobham Mission Systems
Published June 28, 2021. Power management company Eaton has acquired Cobham Mission Systems, a manufacturer of air-to-air refueling systems, environmental systems, and actuation, primarily for defense markets. The business has a workforce of approximately 2,000 people and manufacturing facilities in the United States and United Kingdom.
GE Aerospace to develop next phase of advanced engine
Jan 8, 2024 · NASA has awarded GE Aerospace a contract for Phase 2 of the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) program, supporting continued technology development for the next generation of commercial aircraft engines with the aim to significantly improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions compared to engines today.. The new contract builds on work completed in …
Manufacturing 101: Forming taps vs. cutting taps
Dec 7, 2023 · This process results in a stronger and smoother thread. Forming taps work in a variety of non-ferrous and ferrous materials with a hardness generally under 35 Rockwell-C. By design, form taps are more rigid than cut taps, hence they can be run faster and typically yield longer tool life. Cutting Taps: Cutting taps work by removing the material ...
Raytheon merges with United Technologies aerospace businesses
Apr 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 …
Gulfstream G400 completes first flight - Aerospace Manufacturing …
Aug 22, 2024 · Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s all-new Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test program and further expanding Gulfstream's ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 offers a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort in this segment. The G400 departed …
UNJ Threads are Successfully Meeting Aerospace Requirements
May 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.
The History of Aviation - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
Published August 14, 2012. While many feel the history of aviation begins with Orville and Wilbur Wright, the truth is the history of aviation extends more than 2,200 years, starting with the first manmade kite. These kites, like UAVs (unmanned air vehicles) of today, found use by the military to help create attack plans against their enemies.