Aerospace

TWI has provided technical advice and consultancy to the worldwide aerospace industry – including the main airframe, engine and main component manufacturers – for many years. We offer novel solutions in joining technology for the broadest range of aerospace materials and safety-critical applications.

For example, we have provided assistance to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) covering:

• Welding of airframe structures by laser beam welding and friction stir welding

• The production of aircraft engine components using tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, keyhole plasma welding, linear friction welding, electron beam welding and laser direct metal deposition.

  
  

Adding value

Our strategy is to add value to our Members' projects by working with them to reduce costs, or add functionality to their products or services.

As well as supporting developments in welding engineering technology, we can now assist with:

• Materials development

• Coatings technology

• Non-destructive inspection (NDI)

• Welding and NDI training courses

• Process modelling

• Microfabrication

• Performance and reliability of aircraft structures.

  
  

Focusing on challenges

Today's work supports the main airframe, engine and main component manufacturers. Tomorrow's work will extend this to rotorcraft and a greater range of supplier companies, particularly the growing sensors market.

Aerospace case studies and industry updates

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