http://www.sae.org/mags/aem/manuf Get the latest content from the Manufacturing section of SAE Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Online Magazine. http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7227 Brazing and investment casting, adapted for use in repairing and manufacturing aerospace engines, make use of ceramics’ extreme heat resistance, in addition to its wear and corrosion resistance, light weight, and electrical- and heat-insulation properties. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:15 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7227 2009-11-20T23:24:15Z http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7208 Alcoa is undertaking the refurbishment of a massive 50,000-ton forging press at its Cleveland Works to make large parts for Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:08:50 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7208 2009-11-20T23:08:50Z http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7143 PKMs are not widely used in the aerospace industry, but a paper to be presented at the Nov. 10-12 SAE 2009 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition in Seattle features test results that show ABB's Tau PKM could deliver advantages over industrial robots, gantry robots, and contemporary PKMs. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:49:09 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7143 2009-11-04T20:49:09Z http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7072 Lockheed Martin has implemented what it calls a unique robotic aircraft finishing system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s stealth coating. A paper describing the hardware and software work that went into the system will be presented at the SAE 2009 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition Nov. 10-12 in Seattle. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:14:43 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7072 2009-10-15T01:14:43Z http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7038 The Alcoa fastener conforms to machine-induced micro texture inherent in fastener holes drilled in composite material, reducing the likelihood of electrical arcing in a lightning strike. A paper describing Alcoa’s solution, and the testing that led to it, will be presented at the SAE 2009 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition Nov. 10-12 in Seattle. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:44:31 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7038 2009-10-14T19:44:31Z http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7071 Omni-ID has released a suite of new RFID products specifically designed for the manufacturing, transportation, and defense industries to track high-value assets. The 100-ft-plus read range Ultra tag uses 512-bit memory and 240-bit EPCglobal Class-1 Gen2-compliant silicon. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:15:40 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7071 2009-10-14T19:15:40Z http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7032 At the heart of the company’s MPAC solution is a 10-axis positioning unit that consists of an inner and outer system and that provides a work envelope unlimited in the X-axis and with a 180° A-axis. A paper describing this technology will be presented at the SAE 2009 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition Nov. 10-12 in Seattle. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:48:48 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7032 2009-10-14T15:48:48Z http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7062 Tri-Tech Precision Products has improved the performance of its five-axis spindle attachment for greater productivity. The attachment converts any three-axis CNC mill to a fully programmable five-axis machining center in 30 min for large parts and multiple part runs. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:44:39 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7062 2009-10-14T14:44:39Z http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7069 Until recently, companies had learned to rely solely on postproduction inspection methods and devices to detect any bad products before they might be shipped. Progressive companies are shifting their focus by putting less emphasis on the inspection stages and more emphasis on refining and improving the manufacturing process itself. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:30:41 GMT http://www.sae.org/mags/AEM/7069 2009-10-14T14:30:41Z