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Joining Skills Showcased for Aerospace Materials
01 Jun 2005
At the AeroMat 2005 conference in Orlando earlier this month, TWI presented five papers. A week later, at the Paris Airshow, TWI showcased its latest developments in friction stir welding and laser processing.
Ceramic Coatings Help Protect UAV Engines
01 Jun 2005
Apticote Ceramic 2000, the Poeton coating developed for Formula 1 and other motorsport engines, is also specified for the rotary engines in most of the world's Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs). Future development of UAV engines, guidance systems and other components will need a whole range of engineering coatings that can be applied to enhance the performance of light weight alloys of aluminium, magnesium and titanium.
Toolmaker Expands and Enhances Performance
01 Jun 2005
In response to customer demand, CNC jig grinding and CNC wire EDM subcontractor Bedestone Ltd, has extended its range of subcontract services in a controlled expansion programme that has seen the emergence of Bedestone Precision Engineering Ltd and Bedestone Manufacturing Ltd. The company has recently been accredited with AS9100 Aerospace approval, and also has taken assurance and traceability to a new level with the acquisition of a Zeiss MP5 CMM.
Joint Venture Aims to Improve Automated Aerospace Manufacture
01 Jun 2005
A new British joint venture aims to improve automated manufacture, productivity and profitability systems for leading international aerospace manufacturers and their supply chain partners. The new company, called HYTRI, believes aerospace manufacturers will increasingly turn to external contractors that possess the appropriate knowledge and skills.
Event is Dedicated to the Aero-Engine Business
01 Jun 2005
Aero-Engine Expo 2005, featuring the 14th Annual International Aero Engine Conference takes place 5-6 October 2005 at the London Olympia Conference Centre.
Unprecedented Hat-Trick of Supplier Awards Won
01 Jun 2005
Ford Components Aerospace Division of South Shields, Tyne and Wear, has won three top awards at the annual Westland Transmissions Ltd (WTL) Supplier Awards Presentation event. This unprecedented hat trick reinforces Ford's growing presence and reputation in the aerospace sector.
Tool Maker Diversifies into Aerospace Machining
01 Jun 2005
The recently opened aerospace machining section of Burcas Ltd now has seven Boehringer CNC Lathes, with a capacity of up to 750mm diameter x 3000mm in length, along with eight other CNC lathes and three CNC milling machine centres. This aerospace business unit is a new development for the tool manufacturer.
