Aircraft flooring, sandwiching paper honeycomb between two aluminum sheets. Spectacle frames (often mold plastic over a metal structure). Summary Xometry provides a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, inc
Cold Expansion is used on almost every commercial and military aircraft in the world due to the proven solution of crack growth and the long term benefits to both the structures fatigue life and the cost savings in installation and maintenance. The Cold Expansion method is also used to install...
One of the most notable applications of composite materials is in the aerospace and automotive industries, where weight reduction is critical for improving fuel efficiency and performance.13 Composite materials, particularly carbon fiber, are extensively used in aircraft structures, including wings, fuselag...
What is an extensometer, and why are they used?When used for materials testing, extensometers are used to accurately measure material properties that are critical for a vast range of engineering designs – aircraft, energy systems, medical devices, automobiles, and civil structures, to name a few...
In some cases, a metal part may go through several heat treatment procedures. For instance, some super alloys used in the aircraft manufacturing industry may undergo up to six different heat treating steps to optimise it for the application. ...
The aerospace industry is in a constant state of evolution, with engineers and designers working continuously to improve the efficiency, safety, comfort, and efficacy of aircraft. Combined with 3D printing technology, the industry can accomplish this at a fraction of the time and cost of traditiona...
There are many ways one could use to improve the fuel efficiency of an aircraft. However, I would like to focus on one in particular which is the PurePower Geared Turbofan Engine by Pratt and Whitney. The Geared Turbofan Engine was first used on small private jets by Honeywell but they ne...
When it comes to the strongest 3D printed materials, titanium leads the pack. This super-strong metal is challenging to work with in a traditional machining process, but less challenging to 3D print. It’s lightweight and resistant to chemicals and heat, and it’s used to make aircraft part...
to assess and predict the potential for fatigue failure in these systems over time by calculating fatigue life and total damage. Fatigue analysis is essential for ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of various engineering components, including pipes, bridges, aircraft structures, and more....
An emergency landing by an Alaska Airlines jetliner has prompted U.S. federal authorities to ground some Boeing 737 Max aircraft, adding another episode to the troubled history of Boeing’s Max lineup of jets.