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Metal Spinning & Circle Shearing of a Blower Housing for the Aerospace Industry
Project Name Housing
Project Description This housing is used as a blower housing for aircraft.
Capabilities Applied/Processes Primary:

Circle Shearing

Metal Spinning


Secondary:

Machining
Brushed Finish

Heat Treating
Alkaline Etching

Equipment Used to Manufacture Part

Spinning Lathe
Hand Levers

CNC Lathe
Machinists Lathe

Overall Part Dimensions 6" OD x 7.125 Length
Tightest Tolerances ±.005
Material Used ASTM E8/B557 6061-0.090 Thick Aluminum Sheet
Material Finish Brushed & Alkaline Etch
In Process Testing/Inspection Performed Dimensional Requirements
Visual Inspection
Industry for Use Aerospace
Volume 50-75 per order
Delivery/Turnaround Time 6-8 weeks
Delivery Location Wichita, Kansas