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 …
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 …
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WEBSep 15, 2024 · The FAA Aerospace Forecast predicts that through 2031, the general aviation fleet will increase at an average annual rate of 0.9%, growing from an estimated 224,172 in 2010 to 270,920 aircraft in 2031. Aerospace Manufacturing and Design serves the aerospace industry by providing timely information on manufacturing processes and …
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design - The FAA Aerospace …
WEBThe FAA Aerospace Forecast predicts that through 2031, the general aviation fleet will increase at an average annual rate of 0.9%, growing from an estimated 224,172 in 2010 to 270,920 aircraft in 2031. Aerospace Manufacturing and Design serves the aerospace industry by providing timely information on manufacturing processes and design …
Designing electronics for aerospace technology
WEBApr 6, 2021 · Designing electronics for aerospace technology. The future of aerospace manufacturing relies on prototype design traceability and visibility. Ryan Saul. April 06, 2021. As the Space Race creates a need for accelerated manufacturing and more innovative design, aerospace engineers are facing growing pressure to quickly create …
September 2024 - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
WEBThe FAA Aerospace Forecast predicts that through 2031, the general aviation fleet will increase at an average annual rate of 0.9%, growing from an estimated 224,172 in 2010 to 270,920 aircraft in 2031. Aerospace Manufacturing and Design serves the aerospace industry by providing timely information on manufacturing processes and design …
6 polymer technology trends in aerospace
WEBOct 8, 2021 · Materials. 6 polymer technology trends in aerospace. Plastic materials are seeing increased use in aircraft and spacecraft to reduce weight, improve quality, and lower manufacturing and maintenance costs. Keith Hechtel, DBA. October 08, 2021. Antimicrobial aircraft seat backs, made from KYDEX thermoplastics, resist stains and cleaning …
Merlin 1D Engine Achieves Flight Qualification - Aerospace ...
WEBManufacturing Group. April 03, 2013. Through a 28 test qualification program, the Merlin 1D accumulated 1,970 seconds of total test time, the equivalent run time of over 10 full mission durations, and is now fully qualified to fly on the Falcon 9 rocket. The program included four tests at or above the power (147,000 lb of thrust) and duration ...
Safely Machining Composite Materials - Aerospace Manufacturing …
WEBSeptember 04, 2013. The range of products made from composite materials like carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs), and their newer cousins, carbon nanotubes, is growing rapidly. While CFRPs are the elder statesmen of carbon manufacturing materials, they continue to find new applications as lightweight but strong materials, especially in ...