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Nickel Alloy Machining Techniques
Challenge: A continuous challenge in the aerospace manufacturing industry is the machining of nickel-based super alloys such as Inconel in… Learn More
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Powder Coating Castings: Outgassing
One of the major challenges in powder coat painting of cast parts, whether it is a sand casting or die casting, is outgassing. Gases may become trapped during the casting process or formed when the molten metal Learn More
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Bearing Down on Automotive Bearing Cap Machining
The challenge was to develop a process capable of precision machining cast iron automotive engine bearing caps in quantities of 15,000 pieces per day. This program presented the challenges of achieving high volume production and maintaining extremely tight tolerances. Learn More
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Making Quality Invariable: Variable Valve Timing Machining
The customer requested a solution to machine and assemble a high volume, high mix family of automotive Variable Valve Timing (VVT) components. The machined component s consisted of 3 unique aluminum die castings. In addition to machining, the part required precision assembly of a steel bushing into the machined housing. Learn More
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Super Quality Machining for Supercar
A state of the art super car engine required a reliable main drive shaft seal assembly. Any leakage would damage the high-performance engine and cause an expensive replacement or repair. The interference fit between the machined aluminum billet housing and the rubberized mechanical seal required 100% verification. Learn More
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