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.
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design - The FAA Aerospace …
WEBUS Air Force awards Reliable Robotics aircraft automation contract. Multi-year contract is for dual-use automation for airlift, refueling aircraft.
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 ...
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 …
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 ...
Choosing fluorosilicones - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
WEBMar 10, 2021 · Molded gaskets, bushings used in or near engine compartments, fuel tanks. Available in a variety of forms and cure chemistries, fluorosilicones are suitable as molding compounds, paints, coatings, and one- or two-part adhesives. This versatility improves aircraft manufacturer processing and application efficiency while providing options based ...
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.
5 Things You Need to Know about Thread Locking in challenging, …
WEBNov 28, 2022 · 1. Safety critical aerospace manufacturing applications demand secure threads that won’t loosen. Adhering to the guidelines for thread manufacturing, their different classes of fit, and proper tolerancing and gaging when machining threads, is the first step toward making strong, dependable screw threads.
What is product line engineering (PLE)?
WEBAugust 09, 2017. Product Line Engineering (PLE) is a way to engineer a portfolio of related products in an efficient manner, taking advantage of products’ similarities while managing their differences. Engineering includes all the activities involved in planning, producing, delivering, deploying, sustaining, and even retiring products.