Manufacturing

A core strength of our services is applying simulations to gain valuable insights and optimizing the manufacturing of aircraft components and structures. Applied AeroStructures has expertese in stretch-forming, hydro-forming and superplastic-forming (SPF) and ring-rolling. Below are a few areas where we have helped aircraft companies and fabricators:

Sheet Forming

Process optimization including machine parameters, tool design and final net shape prediction or workpiece after spring back.

Failure predictions including wrinkling, crack initiation and surface deviation from design surface.

Hot & Cold Forging

Insights into material flow and eliminate failures from voids, flash and unfilled cavities.

Determine optimal press size and parameters while minimizing trial and error.

Welding

Simulate the joining of similar and dissimilar materials.

Determine optimum bead flow rate.

Machining

Predict the effects of spring back during metal removal and trimming of parts after forming.

Determine sensitivity and optimize the tool cutting paths during machining.