Category: Aerospace and Defense

California Brazing installs new Haas vertical machining center

California Brazing, Newark, Calif., has installed a new Haas vertical machining center with an envelope of 64 by 40 by 30 in.

Alcoa to acquire RTI International Metals

Alcoa, Pittsburgh, announces that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RTI International Metals Inc., to grow its value-add businesses and to further strengthen its aerospace portfolio.

SRI working to produce titanium powder in a single step by reacting TiCl4 with hydrogen

SRI International, Menlo Park, Calif., is reportedly developing an advanced process in which titanium tetrachloride and other metal chlorides are reacted with hydrogen to produce titanium or titanium alloy granules in a single step.

Tinius Olsen universal testing machines feature dual pressure and digital control

Tinius Olsen, Horsham, Pa., introduces its all-new SL series of hydraulic universal testing machines that feature a patented dual-pressure hydraulic loading system and four-column construction for high loadframe rigidity.

Ipsen provides range of atmosphere furnaces for North American market

Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., reports that since 2010, the company has successfully installed more than 50 atmosphere furnaces, as well as temper and auxiliary equipment throughout North America.

AK Steel to invest $36 million in Research and Innovation Center

AK Steel, West Chester, Ohio, announces that it will invest $36 million build a new world-class Research and Innovation Center in Middletown, Ohio.

American Specialty Alloys to build $2.4 billion aluminum mill complex

American Specialty Alloys Inc., Baton Rouge, La., plans to develop a $2.4 billion mill and campus in Central Louisiana to provide aluminum for the automotive and aerospace industries.

Solar Atmospheres wins renewal of Sikorsky approved-supplier status

Solar Atmospheres Inc., Souderton, Pa., has received renewed approved-supplier status from Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., with a two-year certification.

Vac Aero receives orders for three replacement hot zones

Vac Aero, Burlington, Ontario, recently received orders for three complete all-metal hot zone refurbishments for customers in Florida, Connecticut, and Indiana.

NIST is recalibrating and restoring its million-pound deadweight machine

The National Institute of Standards and Technology, Washington, reports that, for the first time in half a century, its one million pounds-force deadweight machine – the largest in the world – is being disassembled for cleaning, restoration, and recalibration.