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Forming Processes

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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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Bending 12 Forming 11 Deburring 8 Forging 6 Metal Bonding 4 Stamping 4 Casting 3 Brazing 3

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Non-metal MaterialsAdhesivesFinishingLubricantsMachining & Metal RemovalChemicalsMetal Processing & Heat TreatmentToolsToolingProcess & Finishing EquipmentMetals
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Sectors purchasing from Forming Processes companies
Rotors & PropellersPower TransmissionTurbine EnginesLanding AssembliesFastenersTubing, Hoses & ConduitsEngine Structure & CasingsAirframe AssembliesAirframerEngine Rotating & Gas-Path PartsStructural Components