Iron and its alloys, including grey, ductile, and malleable cast irons, used in aerospace manufacturing for structural castings, tooling, jigs, and fixtures where high rigidity, vibration damping, and machinability are required; processed via sand casting, investment casting, and precision machining to produce ground support equipment components, press tooling, and non-flight bearing housings.
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Iron suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
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Sectors serving Metals companies:
Machining & Metal Removal •
Metal Processing & Heat Treatment •
Forming Processes •
Finishing •
Chemicals •
Additive & Advanced Manufacturing •
Process & Finishing Equipment •
Plating •
Tooling •
Lubricants •
Computer Integrated Manufacturing •
Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing •
Tools •
Coatings •
Technical Consultants •
Facilities Services •
Handling Equipment •
Test & Measurement Meters •
Professional Services •
Personnel & Training
Metals
Sectors purchasing from Metals companies:
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Structural Components •
Turbine Engines •
Airframer •
Fasteners •
Airframe Assemblies •
Engine Structure & Casings •
Bearings •
Landing Assemblies •
Rotors & Propellers •
Power Transmission •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Fluid Power •
Mechanical Hardware •
Composite Materials •
Engine Accessories & Oil •
Actuation •
Valves •
Crew Seating •
Fuel Systems •
Batteries & Accessories •
Electrical Power Systems •
Safety & Emergency Systems •
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