
Aerospace
Flying Above The Competition
Flying Above The Competition
For aerospace manufacturers, there is constant pressure to innovate, building safer, more efficient aircraft. Across our four worldwide Grinding Technology Centers, Norton has invested time and resources in studying new aerospace materials, particularly non-ferrous, titanium and its alloys. We are committed to evolving for the challenges of tomorrow, while exceeding your expectations for today. From foundry to finish, Norton product managers and application engineers have the hands-on knowledge and technical experience to support and innovate with you.
GATE REMOVAL
Removing casting gates and cutting stock to length is still a manual practice for many manufacturers; it doesn’t have to be. Norton engineers are successfully implementing automated solutions that minimize unrecoverable swarf and deliver significant cost and time savings. Learn more about the suite of products available, whether you’re ready for automation today or are looking to optimize your manual gate removal.
Grinding from Solid to Surface Finish
While grinding is already the standard best practice for surface finishing, new Norton abrasive technologies are making high MRR achievable to manufacture precise profiles of high nickel alloy, titanium aluminide, and ceramic parts at tighter tolerances, reduced cycle times, and increased throughputs compared to machining.
Solutions for Commercial Finishing
Our high-performance abrasives have been developed specifically for major mismatch, mismatch, edge break, and deburr applications on a variety of metals and composites. Download our Aerospace Commercial Finishing Abrasive Product Guide or explore our highlighted products to learn more.
Overcoming the Challenges of Manufacturing Advanced Materials »
Learn how to work with emerging materials like TiAl.
Tips for Trouble-Free Centerless Grinding »
There are several key factors to a successful centerless grinding operation.
Robotic Polishing of Turbine Engine Blades »
Testing explores an airfoil finishing alternative to loose-abrasive polishing.
Measuring Vibration on Precision Grinding Machines »
Vibration analysis equipment helps manufacturers reduce part rejection, improve productivity, and minimize machine down-time.
Grinding Gamma Titanium Aluminide »
Titanium aluminides possess many characteristics that make them highly attractive for high-temperature structural applications in automotive and aerospace industries.