Research

For over 15 years Elimetal has devoted in excess of 10% its manpower to research and development in order to find
new and improved processes in the manufacturing of
extremely intricate flight components for the
Aerospace industry. Some of these parts are
characterized as being extremely complex and
lightweight, with wall thickness of less than .010
of an inch.

Since many of these parts are used as flight
parts in manned and unmanned crafts total
weight becomes a major factor. However, to
advance current technologies our R&D
engineers and technicians continually strive to
find new methods of manufacturing to achieve
optimum results for the best structural strength to
weight ratio possible in order to satisfy the demands
of the economy conscious Aerospace industry. A lighter craft
consumes less fuel and is more cost effective to the operator.

Among the many R&D projects over the years, Elimetal has developed after tedious engineering and experimentation while facing uncertainties, is the demanding process of EDMing deicing slots in twisted vanes for turbine engines. The slots serve a dual purpose. In sub zero temperatures hot gasses pass trough the slots to prevent possible ice formations and in warmer temperature the slots act as air-cooling conduits. These particular parts go through rigorous process and an extensive final inspection due to their critical purpose in turbine engines.