Category: Aerospace
What to Look for in an Aerospace CNC Machined Parts Manufacturer
Industrial machined parts manufacturers must work hard to produce the best quality components at the lowest cost to remain competitive. Aerospace machined parts manufacturers face the additional challenges of strict regulatory requirements. The US Aerospace and Defense Market The US aerospace and defense market includes a complex network of contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers, most of…
Counterfeit Parts Pose Increasing Problem for Manufacturers
Every manufacturer relies on quality parts and components to build the products they take to market. Industry-specific manufacturing standards, such as AS9100D for aerospace machined parts, mean there are added critical requirements for parts as well as the processes used to make them. Counterfeit or inauthentic parts and components are becoming an increasing problem for…
Addressing FOD (Foreign Object Debris) Issues in Precision Machined Parts
The term FOD refers to a topic that is a significant concern in many manufacturing sectors, including aerospace parts machining. Depending on the context, the acronym can refer to Foreign Object Debris, Foreign Object Damage, as well as Foreign Object Detection. The National Aerospace FOD Prevention Inc. (NAFPI), offers the following definitions: “Foreign Object Debris…