Forming Processes covers the shaping of metallic aerospace structures and components through applied force, heat, or pressure, encompassing forging, casting, extrusion, stamping, swaging, roll forming, bending, and shearing, alongside consolidation techniques such as brazing, soldering, and metal bonding, as well as powder metallurgy methods including hot isostatic pressing (HIP) for near-net-shape production of airframe, engine, and structural parts.
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| AC Products, Inc. (U.S.A.) | A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology. | www.acpmaskants.com |
| Elaire Corporation (U.S.A.) | Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA. | www.elairecorp.com |
| Quintus Technologies (Sweden) | Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming | www.quintustechnologies.com |
Forming Processes suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
Aercal Aerospace SA (27 aircraft)Latest Airframer news and company press releases
| 20/07/2026 | Press Release: Piper PIMCO and Robinson Helicopter launch scalable manufacturing partnership |
| 02/06/2026 | Press Release: Wall Colmonoy expands vacuum brazing capacity with new Ipsen furnaces |
| 31/03/2026 | Press Release: Aerolloy Technologies completes installation and successful trials of advanced 4500/5100 Tonne Intelligent Open Die Forging System for aerospace-grade materials |
| 23/03/2026 | Press Release: Solar Atmospheres expands California operations with new 10-bar vacuum furnace |
| 02/03/2026 | Press Release: Arlington Capital Partners completes sale of Forged Solutions Group |
| 02/03/2026 | Press Release: J.F. Lehman & Company completes acquisition of Forged Solutions Group |
Sectors serving Forming Processes companies:
Metals •
Process & Finishing Equipment •
Tooling •
Tools •
Metal Processing & Heat Treatment •
Chemicals •
Machining & Metal Removal •
Lubricants •
Finishing •
Adhesives •
Non-metal Materials

Forming Processes

Sectors purchasing from Forming Processes companies:
Structural Components •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Airframer •
Airframe Assemblies •
Engine Structure & Casings •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Fasteners •
Landing Assemblies •
Turbine Engines •
Power Transmission •
Rotors & Propellers