Carbide tooling
Carboloy Inc.'s new grade CP250 has a PVD multi-layer coating and a thick layer of TiAIN for good wear resistance and tool life in high-speed semi-roughing and semi-finishing operations. Another new grade, CP200, excels in semi-roughing to finish the most difficult alloys, including IN 100, Rene 95, nickel, cobalt, and cobalt-chrome alloys; it is also versatile enough for efficient machining of the softest titanium alloys.
Blind bolt
A new aerospace blind bolt from Mascotech's Monogram Aerospace Fasteners division is designed for use in primary structure. The OSI (one-sided installation) bolt replaces conventional two-piece solid shank shear pins and collars. It has interference fit and high preload capability and is vibration-resistant to NAS1675 testing.
Measuring system
Faro Technologies has added its Precision Rail to its CAM2 (computer-aided manufacturing measurement) line. It provides a solution for extended measurement of up to 20 ft in length without sacrificing the accuracy of the FaroArm attached to it—and in one setup. Available in a variety of lengths, the new rail can be integrated into fixture setup for a multi-station checking cell. By positioning the rail adjacent to multiple holding fixtures, one FaroArm can measure many parts in one setup.
Electronic ballast
A new family of electronic ballasts for commercial aircraft lighting applications, the EB2000 Series from Day-Ray Products, Inc. are lightweight and efficient. Model 43-7-1 is designed for operation on the MD-80, DC-9, DC-10, and other aircraft using 230 V ac for cabin lighting. The 43-7 will power one or two T12 fluorescent lamps ranging in size from 14-40 W over an ambient temperature operating range of 15 to 70°C. It is the first ballast to be approved under the new FAA TSO-C141 guidelines.
Electrochemical etch system
A low-cost electrochemical etch system for permanently marking commercial aircraft and engine metal parts from Marking Methods, Inc. directly applies a machine-readable, 2-D data matrix code as specified by Air Transport Association Spec. 2000. Data matrix codes are scaleable and can be marked in very small areas. The system consists of an electric power unit, marking applicator, stencils, electrolyte, cleaner, imprinter, and software to create the stencils.
Weather radar radomes
A capabilities brochure from the Aerospace Components business unit of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics features the company's range of high-performance quartz fiber weather radar radomes, which meet Class A, Category 1 requirements of jet air transport manufacturers. The design, manufacture, and repair capabilities are highlighted.
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Responding to the aerospace industry trend favoring long monolithic airframe parts instead of fabricated multi-component assemblies, Cincinnati Machine is offering the V5-3000. The 130 x 30.1-in work table rides on four sturdy, widely spaced y-axis linear ways that support more than 2 t of parts and fixtures. The x-axis travel is 120 in. Five-axis capability allows it to process multiple surfaces—interior and exterior—without refixturing.
Electronic packages for aerospace applications from Alberox incorporate advanced materials, including high-purity alumina (Al203) ceramic to maximize current voltage and power handling capabilities for demanding power hybrid circuit applications. The alumina and other metals help the package yield stable hermiticity in severe environments. They are resistant to vibration and mechanical shock.
Parker Hannifin Corp.'s 424 hose is engineered for aircraft hydraulic testing equipment. The phosphate-ester-compatible hose features an inner tube and outer covering that is resistant to aggressive aircraft hydraulic fluids and meets SAE 100RA Type AT performance specifications. A No-Skive design eliminates the need to remove the hose cover before crimping.
IFR Systems, Inc.'s IFF-701Ti test set is designed for flight line and bench testing of transponders (Modes 1, 2, 3/A, 4, C, and S) and interrogators (Modes 1, 2, 3/a, 4, and C). It also is capable of testing ETCAS (Enhanced Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance Systems) systems. It offers a setup function to allow operators to set various parameters used in testing, configuration, and memory storage.
The Optrex F-51136 NCWHU-FW-AA color STN 256 x 64 LCD features a cold-cathode fluorescent backlight with heater and onboard temperature-compensation circuit to provide a wide operating temperature range of -30 to +85°C and storage temperature of -40 to +90°C. It has a contrast ratio of 50:1 and offers yellow/black STN transmissive, blue and white STN transmissive, black and white FSTN transmissive, and color RGB transmissive.
Intercomp's downsized AC1-25LP scale is designed to accommodate single-engine to regional-sized aircraft, but possesses the same basic design as its big brother. It measures 15 x 15 x 1.5 in and has a load capacity of 20,000 lb. High-strength aluminum alloys enable the platform to remain lightweight, at 30 lb. The unit is fully electronic with no hydraulics or moving parts.
