Tag: aerospace
US Steel inks deal with Lambda
US Steel Corporation’s tubular products subsidiary, US Steel Tubular Products Inc, has entered into an agreement with Surface Enhancement Technologies, part of Lambda Technologies Group, to improve the quality of its tubular steel products. As per the agreement, US Steel has received an exclusive permit by SET to use its patented low plasticity burnishing technology
Boeing strike affects titanium industry
Due to the fact that the aerospace industry accounts for 45% to 50% of global titanium consumption, the Boeing Co. machinists' strike, on top of an 18-month delay in shipping the 787 Dreamliner to airlines, could hurt titanium producers' profits and depress demand for the metal.
Drilling holes in stainless components
Delcam's Power Solution CADCAM software has been selected by the Winbro Group for its new five-axis laser machining process, Lasemill.
Small Head, Big Performance
Orbimatic GmbH has launched the Orbiweld S series of weld heads with quick fit 'Snap In' collet system.
Corus aerospace price increase
Corus Engineering Steels has announced it will increase prices across its full range of carbon, alloy and stainless products for aerospace applications by a minimum of 5%, effective on all new orders.
EPMA assembly
The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) held its 15th General Assembly and Management Seminar at Dunchurch Park, Rugby, UK, on 13–14 May.
Titanium for Airbus
Kobe Steel Ltd will begun supplying titanium for use in Rolls-Royce's Trent 900 aircraft engine, developed for the Airbus A380.
All-in-one cutting and welding
Axxair has announced the CC + SASL-150, the world's first all-in-one orbital cutting and welding machine.
RTI makes headway in Europe
RTI's European service centres have gained approval to the new ISO 9001:2000 and equivalent AS aerospace standards.
Lightweight titanium coupling
In response to customer demand for a lightweight coupling with high fatigue life and strength, Huco Engineering Components has added a titanium Multi-Beam coupling to its range