AEROSPACE
The result was a new cutting bit technology with a proprietary base material, coating, and grind design. The cutting bit easily machined the
Inconel components and created a smooth machined surface. Tri Tool engineers also ensured backward compatibility with the customer’s existing equipment, enabling the company to move forward without altering other downstream and upstream production processes. With Tri Tool’s proprietary cutting
bit, the leading commercial space company is accelerating production times of its launch vehicle platforms and delivering on-schedule. Weld root penetration in difficult-
to-reach areas can also be a concern. When fabricating a two-part, small diffuser nozzle weldment at its California facility, one of the world’s leading private aerospace manufacturers noticed a small
weld root penetration inside the nozzle chamber caused by the arc welding process. If not removed, the weld root penetration would disrupt the flow of fluid and compromise the nozzle’s performance. Previous attempts using off-the-shelf
handheld tooling to remove the root penetration resulted in inconsistent surface finishes that hampered nondestructive tests on the weld further down the process stream. The business needed a specially designed tool that could go through the narrow nozzle throat and expand into the nozzle chamber to remove the weld root without damaging any of the surrounding area. To avoid having to redo the entire
fabrication process, the company engineers needed a tool that could reach inside the nozzle and machine the weld root to be flush. Tri Tool was able to design and develop a custom precision micro-
boring system to remove the difficult-to- reach weld root penetration based on an existing ID weld profiling system. With the rapid expansion of private
space companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, the pace of development of next generation spacecraft and aircraft, along with critical support infrastructure, is only increasing. The need is no less great for aircraft manufacturers, for everything from commercial airlines to cargo and defence aircraft. Fortunately, there are aerospace-specific
pipe and tube squaring solutions that can cut, weld, square, and bevel with exacting accuracy, time-saving speed, and field-proven performance. By making the right choices, these tools help ensure the integrity of welds even under the demanding stresses and conditions of next generation air and space systems.
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