Removing coatings from parts is a basic aircraft MRO activity. One coating-removal process has clear benefits over the other methods available. Modern commercial aircraft engines are genuine wonders of engineering. They are both incredibly reliable and durable,...
Robots can greatly improve productivity and lower operating costs, but there’s always room for improvement. Aftermarket services providers have a deep toolbox of services that can further reduce your operating costs. Robotic automation is helping the makers of...
Technology advancements shown at Automate 2023 included a demo of robotic pick-and-place technology able to adapt instantly to process variability, ultra high pressure waterjet processes capable of replacing several processes with one, and a laser-cutting system able...
Boat builders lagged in adding automation compared to other industries. But today, looking to overcome labor shortages and eliminate potentially dangerous processes, they are eagerly exploring automation of routing and other operations.
The use of aluminum in vehicle components is growing, but part manufacturers remain uncertain about the best production processes. Automation integrators are eager to share the successful solutions and discoveries they’ve developed. Automotive manufacturers were using...
Wave 1 of lightweighting focused on material reduction. Wave 2 involved using lighter, traditional materials. Wave 3 focuses on composites and other more exotic materials, but what processes are available to work with these new materials? Carmakers have been...
The attached presentation was prepared and delivered by Christon Manzella for the 2019 GDIS Symposium. GDIS (Great Designs in Steel) is an annual event hosted by the AISI (https://www.steel.org/). In this presentation, Christon shares his knowledge and experience on...