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Fasteners are pretty standard and common pieces of hardware, used in almost every aerospace and aviation application possible. However, because of the delicate and critical nature of these industries, sometimes fasteners, as they are, aren’t enough. Heat-treating allows manufacturers to alter fasteners in order to achieve the desired level of rigidity, smoothness, malleability, and strength to suit their client’s needs. So, it’s important to keep a few things in mind when heat-treating fasteners.

The chemistry of the elements involved in the heat-treating process is very important. For example, boron is a common hardening agent used to affect the formability and machinability, but an excess of 0.003% can ruin the fasteners strength. Paying attention to the chemistry of all the elements involved can make the difference between achieving the desired results and effectively destroying them.

Contaminants and impurities may seem trivial on something like a screw, but when it comes to mission-critical applications like aerospace and aviation, the smallest imperfection of aviation industry fasteners can be disastrous. Proper cleaning and drying is a simple way to make them last longer.

Mishandling is another thing to worry about. Mishandling can lead to damaged threads or bends in the fastener, which can also be disastrous when the fastener ends up in a mission-critical application. Any damage to the thread can cause the fastener to not be as secure as it should be. It’s easy to inspect the handling process and making sure that the fasteners are not unnecessarily jostled.

Annealing is an important part of heat-treating that allows for the formability of the steel. It’s also a step where the fastener can easily be compromised if manufacturers are not careful. Taking control of the annealing operation and making sure that all goes well can ensure that the fasteners do not end up with cracks.

Fasteners are, despite their appearances, a very critical part of a lot of applications. So, it’s important to have the right fasteners heat-treated to the right parameters. When manufacturers take control of the entire heat-treating process and do it right, their customers don’t have to worry. You also don’t have to worry when you’re in need of fasteners for your next project. We, at ASAP Part Services, owned and operated by ASAP Semiconductor, are one of the leading suppliers of fasteners and aviation components, and we can help you find the parts you need. Just email us at sales@asap-partservices.com to get started.

There are diverse types of fasteners obtainable for practical use in countless industries and they vary in dimension, longevity, robustness, pull out strength, shear capacity and numerous other factors that go into manufacturing a specific type of fastener for certain equipment. The aviation industry makes use of parts that meet the safety quality level proposed by the relevant body, and in order to position those parts firmly to endure a large amount of stress, the fasteners such as aircraft nuts and bolts are essential.

Most of the times, the majority of industries use the low-cost fasteners, while there is the precise distinctive type of nuts and bolts manufactured specifically to meet the rigorous guideline while building an aircraft. The complete price of production can go high, given the requirement of constructing a sizeable structure, which is pressure tolerant and has load-bearing characteristics.

Nuts and bolts are underestimated valuable parts due to their size, but the quantity in which they are required can result in a significant increase in the inventory cost. This can be negated by initiating workable methods within the unit, to permit the right use of the resources. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is one example of this type of program which helps to manage productions cost right from the parts of the engine to the nuts and alloy steel bolts. It takes out of consideration the chance of using it in the wrong way by applying lean techniques to the whole construction process. VMI protects the whole section of the manufacturing process to decrease disruption in the supply chain by keeping an eye on every level of production, from the beginning until the end

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Recently, Aerospace Manufacturing made the exciting announcement that they would be able to start supplying the public with fasteners made by companies found on the Qualified Suppliers List for Manufacturers. But what is the Qualified Suppliers List for Manufacturers?

The Qualified Suppliers List for Manufacturers, known as QSLM, is a comprehensive list of esteemed manufactures that the Defense Logistics Agency, has deemed trust worthy. Having your companies name on the QSLM list is incredibly prestigious. This shows that larger companies, that have millions of dollars at stake, can trust that you will provide them with a superior product.

If a company wants to get on the QSLM they must apply for the spot. There is a long list of circumstances that a manufacturer must pass in order to secure their spot. These qualifications change depending on the product being produced, but the standards are always set extremely high.

While it can seem intimidating, it is important to have a comprehensive list of registered and approved suppliers. If any company could sell to elite organizations, there could be million-dollar projects put at risk by faulty, quickly made products. When you break down companies by dependability it is easier to see, across the board, who you should and should not be trusting with precious aircraft parts.

ASAP Part Services, owned and operated by ASAP Semiconductor, should always be your first and only stop for all your hard to find and urgent aircraft needs. ASAP Part Services is the premier supplier of aircraft parts, whether new, old or hard to find, they can help you locate it. ASAP Part Services has a wide selection of parts to choose from and is fully equipped with a friendly staff, so you can always find what you’re looking for, at all hours of the day. If you’re interested in obtaining a quote, contact the sales department at sales@asap-partservices.com or call +1-702-919-1616.

An engine produced by CFM International for Boeing’s new Mid-Market Airplane (NMA) could be the growth version of the Leap series turbofan. This would imply a balance between a “derivative and a clean-sheet design,” according to David Joyce, GE Aviation chief executive. Joyce also mentions that the engine will be “bigger” and an advancement of the Leap technology by half a generation.

CFM International was founded in 1974 as a partnership between GE Aviation and Safran Aviation. The joint venture was created to produce the single-motor CFM56. GE supplied the hot section while Safran supplied low-pressure modules. The business partners furthered their relationship ten years ago to manufacture the dual-roto Leap engine, including all propulsion applications between twenty-thousand to fifty-thousand trust per engine. The engine that Boeing hopes will power the new NMA is speculated to fall within this thrust range. Joyce states that the engine will most likely be made by CFM International.

Joyce continuously maintains CFM’s claim that a new version of the Leap engine for Boeing’s NMA will not need a fan drive gear system to stay competitive on the market. Pratt and Whitney and Rolls-Royce, both rival companies, have introduced engines for the NMA that incorporates a reduction gear in the space separating the fan and the low-pressure turbine. Some airline customers have voiced their opinion of Boeing offering the NMA with two engine choices.

GE’s Aviation chief executive notes that a dual-engine program needs a big enough market that will neutralize expenses. Joyce further explains that GE needs to sharpen the company to match the size of the market before committing to a program offering two engine options. Although GE is open to two engine options, they are rejecting any ideas of a choice of three.

As Boeing continuously assess options for the new Mid-Market engine, CFM International’s focus is meeting its commitments on Airbus and Boeing for the A32neo and 737 Max families. Unfortunately, the delivery of engines is behind by six weeks for both Airbus and Boeing, but CFM has the goal of catching up by the third quarter.

ASAP Part Services, which is owned and operated by ASAP Semiconductor, is a purchasing platform for customers to find national stock number parts. The website specializes in finding connectors and aircraft fasteners. The website was created based on customer feedback and focuses on delivering a simple, easy to navigate website that offers customers to search for millions of parts.

Lion Air Group and The Boeing Aircraft Company recently celebrated the first delivery of the 737 MAX 9. The new airplane will go into service with Thai Lion Air. The fresh added capacity of the airplane will support the airline to launch new international routes. Captain Darsito Hendro Seputro, CEO and Chariman of Thai Lion Air, believes the 737 MAX 9 is the iconic fit for the expanding business in Thailand. In his eyes, the 737 has been the support of the airline’s business since the beginning. The added capacity the 737 MAX 9 can give will allow for the airline to further their network and initiate new routes to China, India, and Bangladesh.

The 737 MAX 9 launch customer will be The Lion Air Group.

The air group was also the first operator to put the MAX 8 into their lineup and have recently announced the commitment for 50 MAX 10s.

The airline group also has an extra two-hundred 737 MAXs currently on order. The Group is known to be one of the considerably larger operators of the 737.

Kevin McAllister, CEO and President of Boeing Commercial Airplanes describes The Lion Air Group as the ideal example of the 737 MAX family’s ability to provide a common fleet solution that expands beyond the single-aisle spectrum. McAllister notes that Lion Group will not only find assistance from the MAX’s range and capacity, but they will also benefit form the top economics and reliability in the market.

The 737 MAX 9 has been produced for a capacity of up to two-hundred and twenty passengers, with a maximum rang of 3,350 miles. With the addition of three seat rows in comparison to the 737 MAX 8, this new airplane will supply operators with upgraded capacity while maximizing profit within their network.

The design of the 737 MAX family allows for customers to experience the best performance with a lowered cost per-seat and a expanded range that is allowing for new destinations to opened in the single-aisle market. The 737 MAX includes the most up to date CFM International LEAP-1B engine, Boeing Sky Interior, reliability for passenger comfort, and much more.

ASAP Part Services, which is owned and operated by ASAP Semiconductor, is a simple, purchasing platform was national stock numbers. The website emphasizes on finding connectors and fasteners, while also supplying parts for Boeing commercial airplanes, like large flight deck displays. This website was developed off of customer feedback and has been developed to provide the best possible experience for all customers.

TE Connectivity has recently released two great sources to be able to supply the market a 400G Ethernet speed. Such speeds have not yet reached the public and to date have only been talk of the century. The Connectivity company has recently released OSFP and QSFP-DD’s products of their own that will be able to reach such speeds.

Per a statement from TE Connectivity technologist, Nathan Tracy, expresses their dedication to bring their products to the market by stating,”

“At TE, we are focused on delivering products that make our world smarter, faster and more connected. Our OSFP and QSFP-DD products bring data center equipment into the 400GbE age.”

Previously released at the DesignCon that took place in Santa Clara, CA on February 1, 2018. The 400Gbe system was certified in the month of December of 2017 by the IEEE 802.3bs Ethernet Working Group.

This certification can only reassure that the TE Connectives newly released products are only a major stepping stone to its greater potential that the industry has in connecting at higher speeds.

Both the OSFP and the QSFP-DD share much of the similar characteristics but vary in many ways.

The Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Double Density (QSFP-DD) is one of the two ways that TE has been able to obtain 400G speed. The name has been given the “Q” meaning quad (4). This method uses a series of four channel electrical interfaces each outlet providing a series of 100Gbe but divided into configurations of 25Gbe.

The OSFP has takes many of the same forms of the QSFP but is configured differently. Oppose to the 4 different channels the OSFP has eight different channels that each output a series of 25Gbe totaling 400Gbe.The O in the name is meant for “octal” (8) and SFP is meant for “small form factor pluggable.”

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Russia has recently signed a contract that showcases its design plans for Russia’s first gas engine in the 75,000-pound thrust power class. The contract, endowed by the Russian government, was put into effect on January 19th, of this year. The engine will be used for military purposes and will be crafted by United Engine-Avadvigatel. They have until 2023 to deliver on their contract and the engine must contain top of the line features, like wide-chord composite fan blades and a new and improved fan case, as well as an improved cooling system.

The engine, named the PD-35-1, is designed to have a compressor ratio of 23 to 1, which is just a hair short of the GE9X engine currently in the Boeing Aviation 777X which runs at a ratio of 27 to 1. The PD-35-1 is set to be exposed to high heats that will melt most metal alloys. To prevent this from happening the PD-35-1 will be equipped with new cooling systems and new harder to melt materials.

The PD-35-1 is set to be the nations first engine to be able to handle over a 70,000-pound thrust. This new addition to Russia’s line-up will help them compete with other power houses like the USA and the UK.

Russia and China are teaming up under their CRAIC joint venture to help get the engine into a viable aircraft. Russia is also planning on implementing the engine in other aircrafts of theirs like airlifters, taker and to eventually replace the Antonov An-124 indefinitely.

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In late December of last year, GE Aviation showcased its newest engine in Prague. The turboprop engine is the newest clean-sheet engine to be released by GE Aviation in more than three decades. The engines maiden voyage went smoothly and yielded nothing but positive results.

The development team had been working on the new engine for a little over two years and were excited to finally see their project in working order. This new turboprop engine will be placed inside the new Cessna Denali, built by Textron Aviation, and will begin flying long term sometime in late 2018. Before it makes it permanent home inside the Denali though, extensive testing will continue on the engine and by the time its service begins, the engine will have logged roughly 2000 hours of test time.

The turboprop engine is guaranteed to provide more cruise power and burn through 20% less fuel then its competition, making it the clear choice for the new Cessna Denali. It’s fuel efficiency also means that there is an increase in the time between overhauls, this means more time in the air and less time being worked on.

Ge Aviation’s new engine comes equipped with variable stator vanes and cooled turbine blades. Both mechanisms have been shown to work in some of GE’s larger engines, so the technology was applied to the smaller, new turbo engine as well. The selling features for this engine are its ability to work long hours without compromising efficiency or performance.

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The United States Army recently took the first steps into obtaining thirty-five more UH-72 Lakota Helicopters. The army is looking to secure a contract with Airbus, the manufacturer of the UH-72. Airbus is the sole owner of the technical data on the UH-72, which means potential competitors are non-existent. For anyone else to produce UH-72 parts, data will have to be acquired and approved by the OEM. Airbus has delivered over 400 UH-72’s to the army since 2006, it is the only aircraft the army can use that has an airworthiness certificate by design. By placing this large order, the army is keeping the Airbus factory busy and keep jobs in place. The army will need these helicopters to keep their fleet up to date.

The UH-72A is a light utility helicopter that airbus designed specifically to meet the needs of the army. The army uses these helicopters for logistics, and support missions within the united states. The National Guard also uses the helicopters for disaster response missions, medical evacuations and homeland security.

The UH-72A is a military version of the eurocopter EC145.

The helicopter has tail rotors that are set to high set for fast and safe loading and unloading through main doors even when the rotors are in motion. The cockpit seats contain ergonomic cushions and a four-point restraint system, both up to FAA crashworthiness standards. The cabin has a modular design that allows for fast installation of a range of mission equipment which includes two stretchers, one crew chief and one medical attendant. The helicopter also has an externally mounted rescuer electric hoist, perfect for military rescue missions. This helicopter has many features that perfectly accommodate the military and the national guard.

ASAP Part Services has a dedicated and expansive array of Bell Helicopter TH-67 parts, making us the premier supplier of aircraft components. We serve customers as a one-stop shop and primary destination for product sourcing. 

GE Aviation and Praxair have created a latest Aerospace Coating facility located in Ellisville, Mississippi. Creating such as high-tech facility has enabled for these companies to be able to meet customer expectations for years to come. With the integration of the latest building the parts that will be procured from this location will be distributed for more over 400 airline customers worldwide.

This location has been measured to 300,000 Sq. which will allow for continuous work to be operated. The Ellisville location will be used specifically to be able to meet the requirements for the GE9X and CFM Leap models that are expected to be delivered.

Per a statement of Praxair CEO, Mr. Steve Angel,

PG Technologies is a direct result of the longstanding and highly successful commercial relationship we have enjoyed with GE Aviation for over 20 years and we look forward to driving steady growth in the business while supporting GE Aviation's needs.

Throughout the years of PG Technologies existence, it has proven that Praxair Inc and GE Aviation have worked well and decided to expand. PG has multiple facilities across the globe being headquartered in Indianapolis, the Republic of Singapore, and the newly integrated location in Ellisville.

Both companies have the resources and specialize with the materials needed to create a progressing coating facility. One of the key component of this operation is Praxair sub dairy, Praxair Surface Technologies that has been a leading coating company that has been able to enhance environmental performances, extended component life, decreasing operating cost along with many other high-quality productions.

The parring with GE Aviation allows for Praxair to be able to use GE’s resources which is providing aerospace parts and components along with software used to manage machinery.

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