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Dual cabin wet blast system for turbine blades

Turbine components are exposed to extreme mechanical and thermal loads so to increase residual compressive stresses in their outer surface layers, new as well as parts to be refurbished undergo a shot peening process. One such custom engineered peening system from......
Read MoreLess lubricant, more productivity

The adoption of minimal quantity lubrication (MQL) systems for machining operations at Airbus’ Broughton manufacturing site has helped drive down costs, achieve greater efficiencies and maintain manufacturing quality....
Read MoreThe heat of the matter

Continuing developments in thermal processing technologies enables Bodycote to offer the aerospace industry manufacturing solutions that can make positive contributions to production....
Read MoreLanding gear cleared for take-off

Fully accredited for the overhaul and repair of landing gears, flap tracks and flap carriage systems, and hydraulic systems on all Boeing aircraft, Hawker Pacific Aerospace has recently upgraded its grinding capability....
Read MoreA 6-axis showcase

A £6.5 million investment in fully-interpolative 6-axis machining propels Moyola into the premier league of aerospace suppliers....
Read MoreTooling tackles titanium

Iscar Tools outline some of the challenges in machining advanced Ti5553 titanium as used in many specialised aerospace machining applications....
Read MoreA titanium machining boost!

With innovations aimed specifically at supporting the aerospace sector, Sandvik Coromant’s new milling tool developments are helping to boost titanium machining....
Read MoreThe wax factor

How an aqueous cleaning system is helping to remove wax from plated aerospace components....
Read MoreA force for good

According to Steve Coull of Jemtech’s UK operation, the management of cutting fluids should not be considered a ‘necessary evil’, especially by those working in high added value areas and exotic materials. He explains why good housekeeping is......
Read MorePerforming to extremes

As a manufacturer of high value, small batch instrumentation components for use in extreme aero-engine environments, Derby-based Rotadata necessarily follows a strict ‘right first time’ policy, aided by investment in a new Mini Mill vertical machining......
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