Custom Deep Drawn Metal Bushings for Aerospace Components

Description:

Deep drawn bushings are highly precise cylindrical components fabricated using advanced deep drawing or stamping techniques. These bushings, often referred to as torque limiters, are designed to minimize noise, vibration, and wear in systems with rotating or sliding shafts. Their application spans high-stress environments such as automotive and industrial machinery, where efficiency and durability are paramount. In aerospace systems, deep drawn bushings are engineered to deliver exceptional strength, wear resistance, and operational reliability, even under extreme conditions. Their performance hinges on meticulous craftsmanship, optimal material selection, and state-of-the-art machining, ensuring they meet the demanding requirements of aerospace applications.

Features:

Benefits of Our Bushings:

• Lightweight Design
• Cost-Effective Solution
• High Load-Bearing Capacity
• Shock Load & Vibration Resistance
• Tolerance for Shaft Misalignment

Other Post Process Options:

Anodizing: An electrochemical treatment that creates a durable, protective oxide layer on metal surfaces, primarily used for aluminum. This process significantly improves corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and surface hardness.

Nickel Plating: A metal coating process where a thin layer of nickel is electroplated onto the surface of a metal part. It enhances corrosion resistance, provides excellent wear resistance, and delivers a smooth, aesthetically appealing finish.

Tin Plating: A process in which a thin, uniform layer of tin is electroplated onto metal surfaces to enhance corrosion resistance, improve solderability, and increase electrical conductivity, making it ideal for electronic and electrical applications.

Production Process:

1. Material Selection: Choose materials (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum) based on strength, durability, and corrosion resistance for aerospace use.
2. Blanking: Cut metal sheets into blanks to prepare for deep drawing, ensuring precise dimensions and thickness.
3. Deep Drawing: Use a punch and die to form cylindrical bushings, stretching the material to the desired shape, often requiring multiple stages.
4. Heat Treatment: Apply heat treatment to enhance hardness, strength, and fatigue resistance.
5. Surface Treatment: Improve corrosion resistance and performance with polishing or protective coatings.
6. Precision Machining: Further machining (turning, milling, honing) ensures exact dimensions and tolerances.
7. Inspection & Quality Control: Conduct visual checks, dimensional measurements, and non-destructive testing to meet aerospace standards.
8. Final Assembly & Packaging: Assemble, if necessary, and carefully package bushings to prevent damage during transport.

Our Manufacturing Facility:

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant is equipped with a wide range of advanced machinery, including 25 punch presses (from 25 tons to 300 tons), precision wire EDM machines, grinding equipment, welding and polishing stations, as well as ultrasonic cleaning systems. In addition to our robust stamping capabilities, we offer a comprehensive selection of metal plating options, such as electroplating, zinc plating, nickel plating, chrome plating, and anodizing. These processes are specifically designed to improve the durability, aesthetics, and overall functionality of our products. Equipped with cutting-edge plating facilities, we ensure superior corrosion resistance, consistent finishes, and compliance with stringent industry standards. By combining automated production lines, high-precision equipment, and a strong focus on quality control, we guarantee that our metal stamping products exceed the highest industry benchmarks.