Aerospace Assembly | Assembly

Soldering System is Powerful Enough for Engine Maker

October 9, 2019

Drones have come a long way in a fairly short time, commercially speaking. In less than 20 years, these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have gone from being used by the CIA to attack the Taliban in Afghanistan, to soon being used by Amazon to deliver a wide range of packages to homes.

Interesting and Unusual Applications of Cable Testing

From underwater vehicles to crash dummies, these case studies showcase the benefits of using a versatile and adaptable cable tester

Christopher E. Strangio

October 9, 2019

Over the last 26 years, since the founding of CAMI Research Inc., customers and friends have asked why the company would focus its efforts on such a mundane, low-tech, and uninteresting device as a cable tester, particularly since a variety of such devices already existed.

WPI Receives $25 Million Award to Bring Cold Spray 3D-Printing Techniques to the Battlefield

October 8, 2019

WORCESTER, MA—Worcester Polytechnic Institute has received a three-year, $25 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory to advance the cold spray 3D-printing technique that could be used to repair vehicles and other critical technology in the field.

Linear Friction Welder LIFTs Materials Innovation in Motown

Jim Camillo

October 7, 2019

Lightweighting is one of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers today in the automotive, aerospace, maritime and rail industries. The push for new materials is forcing engineers in these industries to explore cost-effective alternatives and develop new assembly processes.

Selecting Retaining Rings

Consider several technical factors to ensure that the right type of retaining ring is used in each fastening application

Henry Yates

October 3, 2019

Engineers are challenged daily to come up with economical product designs that reduce weight, size, raw materials and labor. This competitive mandate affects every design facet, including the fasteners needed to hold components in place.

Aerospace Parts Maker Uses Clips, Latches to Reuse Boxes

Jim Camillo

September 17, 2019

Manufacturing high-quality aluminum parts for the aerospace industry presents one set of challenges. But, shipping them safely presents a much different set.

How to Calculate Fatigue Life of Disc Springs

For a given load, engineers can calculate the minimum fatigue life for disc springs

John Leckfor

September 13, 2019

Disc springs are conically shaped, washer-like components designed to be axially loaded.

Virtual Templating with Laser Projection

Laser projection allows companies to speed up welding processes, minimize the use of templates and tools, eliminate errors, and improve quality

Alberto Castiglioni

September 12, 2019

For basic welding jobs, companies often rely on blueprints, tools and tape measures to build and weld the parts. However, when using these conventional tools, there's a high risk of mistakes being made and, at the end, having to break the parts loose, which is expensive and time consuming.

Raytheon to Expand Texas Assembly Plant

September 10, 2019

MCKINNEY, TX—Raytheon will build a 200,000-square-foot assembly plant here, supporting 500 new high-tech jobs at its Space and Airborne Systems headquarters. Construction will be completed in late 2020.

Air Force Lab Takes 3D Printing to New Heights

Austin Weber

September 6, 2019

Additive manufacturing is transforming the way many types of products are designed and assembled. One industry that's benefitting the most is aerospace, which traditionally requires complex, low-volume components that must withstand rigorous operating conditions.