Flexible joints for aerospace mechanical systems accommodate angular misalignment, axial displacement, and torsional movement between mating structures, covering bellows-type assemblies, gimbal rings, and elastomeric elements manufactured from titanium, Inconel, and high-temperature polymers, with designs validated to MIL-SPEC and AS9100 requirements for fatigue life, pressure rating, and thermal cycling resistance.
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