Hydroforming: Aerospace Applications
Hydroforming
,Aerospace
One of our customers with ties to the aerospace industry came to us 3 years ago with a package of 35 part numbers. The customer had to replace their hydroforming vendor overnight and needed a reliable supplier with capacity to absorb their business. Our new product development team worked with the customer to complete their priorities and allowed them to continue their uninterrupted stream of components to the OEM. Late deliveries in the aerospace market can result in hefty fines or termination of profitable, long term business relationships.
One of the parts that resulted from this RFQ was a power generation combustor basket hydroformed from .050″ Hastelloy X. The part is difficult to form and machine trim without micro-cracking the surface of the flange. Because the part is for a critical turbo combustion engine application, tight tolerances must be held and the resulting surface finish must be free of scratches and imperfections for the component to perform properly.
Jones Metal Products has provided 100% on time delivery for the three years we have hydrofomed parts for this customer. Although we are tremendously proud of our delivery record, this is just one example of how we solve problems and produce world class components for the aerospace industry.
Whether your company is looking for a new hydroformer or your part has yet to leave the drawing board and enter production, come see what we can do for you. With 200,000 square feet of manufacturing space, and 11 hydroforming presses capable of producing parts up to 27″ in diameter with depths up to 12″, we are the largest contract hydroformer in the US. Interested in a quote? Send us your drawings or submit your RFQ for immediate attention.
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