Category: Aerospace
Exploring Metal Finishing Methods
A Summary of Metal Finishing Methods Common to Job Shops Metal finishing is a crucial step in manufacturing that enhances metal parts’ appearance, durability, and performance. CNC 5-axis machines offering various finishing methods are employed to achieve specific surface qualities, protect against corrosion, and prepare parts for aerospace and aviation parts, medical equipment, hydraulic manifolds,…
5 Ways Machinists Channel Skills when Manufacturing Manifolds on CNC Horizontal Machines
Accuracy is vital when manufacturing manifolds for assembly into automotive engines, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, medical devices and other fluid and air delivery systems. Machining manifolds requires specialized techniques and equipment to produce precise parts requiring high tolerances. Nolte Precise Manufacturing uses the CNC horizontal machines that revolutionized the manifold machining process and ultimately transformed…
Six Benefits of Using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
What are some benefits of using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) ? Machining complex CNC Swiss screw machine turned parts and CNC vertical and horizontal milled parts to tighter tolerances improves as manufacturing technology advances. Computerized processing and metrology allow for more complex parts and faster manufacturing. When contract manufacturing job shops are required to…
Five Advantages of Swiss-Style Machining
There are no shortcuts when using CNC Swiss-screw machines for manufacturing complex parts. Planning every step is essential to ensure quality is part of the process. This extra up-front work is ultimately worth the time and effort. Below are five advantages of machining with a Swiss style machine. Advantages of Swiss-Style Machining Speed &…
What to Look for in an Aerospace CNC Machined Parts Manufacturer
Industrial machined parts manufacturers must work hard to produce the best quality components at the lowest cost to remain competitive. Aerospace machined parts manufacturers face the additional challenges of strict regulatory requirements. The US Aerospace and Defense Market The US aerospace and defense market includes a complex network of contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers, most of…
Counterfeit Parts Pose Increasing Problem for Manufacturers
Every manufacturer relies on quality parts and components to build the products they take to market. Industry-specific manufacturing standards, such as AS9100D for aerospace machined parts, mean there are added critical requirements for parts as well as the processes used to make them. Counterfeit or inauthentic parts and components are becoming an increasing problem for…
Addressing FOD Issues in Precision Machined Parts
The term FOD refers to a topic that is a significant concern in many manufacturing sectors, including aerospace parts machining. Depending on the context, the acronym can refer to Foreign Object Debris, Foreign Object Damage, as well as Foreign Object Detection. The National Aerospace FOD Prevention Inc. (NAFPI), offers the following definitions: Foreign Object Debris…