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 ...
Controlling the EMI effects of aircraft avionics
WEBApr 24, 2015 · Controlling the EMI effects of aircraft avionics. With more frequencies and low sensitivity levels, effective shielding becomes essential. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can cause avionic equipment performance to degrade or even malfunction. EMI can affect cockpit radios and radar signals, interfering with communication between pilot and ...
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 ...
In-house machine shops for metal fabricators
WEBApr 28, 2020 · Operating and supporting an in-house machine shop can be a substantial benefit to a metal fabricator specializing in aerospace maintenance equipment. As an alternative to sub-contracting out machine work, an in-house machine shop streamlines the ability to address customers’ needs. Additionally, …
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 ...
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 …
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.
GE Aerospace to develop next phase of advanced engine
WEBJan 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 Phase 1 of HyTEC for high-pressure ...