Aerospace manufacturer installs new grinder

Dec. 23, 2005
Barnes Aerospace (www.barnesaero.com) increased its capacity for precision grinding of high-temperature alloys for commercial and military engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the installation of a Campbell 930V five-axis radial groove ...

Barnes Aerospace (www.barnesaero.com) increased its capacity for precision grinding of high-temperature alloys for commercial and military engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the installation of a Campbell 930V five-axis radial groove grinder.
The company expects the increased capability to reduce tooling costs, lead times and set-up times for jet turbine engine components, Patrick Dempsey, president, said in a news release.
Barnes Aerospace provides jet engine component overhaul and repair services for commercial airline and military applications. It also produces precision machined and fabricated components and assemblies for OEM turbine, airframe and industrial gas turbine builders.