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.
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 ...
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 ...
BME capacitor technology - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
WEBMar 10, 2014 · BME capacitor technology. Advances in high volumetric efficiency base metal electrode (BME) capacitor technology results in smaller capacitors, weight savings, and reduced component count. John Marshall and Pat Hollenbeck. March 10, 2014. In space electronics, reliability and payload budget are driving factors in system design.
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.
Pratt & Whitney opens expanded Florida operations
WEBJun 23, 2014 · West Palm Beach facility to build commercial, military engines and APUs. Manufacturing Group. June 23, 2014. West Palm Beach, Fla. – Pratt & Whitney leadership, employees, and state and local leaders officially dedicated the company’s new engine center to meet the forecasted demands of the Next Generation Product Family (NGPF) of …
Metrology automation for the aerospace industry
WEBDec 7, 2021 · Advances in CAD systems have coincided with a shift to model-based design (MBD) in the aerospace industry, driven by supply chain diversification and the need for consistent standards across all subcontractors responsible for manufacturing components. Digital metrology and inspection are also advancing at a similar pace.
Designing and manufacturing highly engineered gears and …
WEBMar 11, 2015 · Design; Designing and manufacturing highly engineered gears and gearboxes. Twelve steps to follow when a highly engineered solution is required for dynamic test systems.