Now in its fifth year, recent Inspiration through Innovation events have been used by Seco to highlight and demonstrate the power of positive partnerships and the benefits available to component manufacturers from adopting a collaborative approach to problem solving. This year’s event has been designed with the same objectives, but with a specific focus on aerospace component manufacturing.
Says Mike Fleming, strategic marketing, products & services manager, Seco Tools (UK): “From a manufacturing perspective, the aerospace segment is characterised by constant innovation, specifically in the use and application of new materials, the design and implementation of challenging machining processes, and the ingenious ways the industry improves quality and safety, and reduces costs and environmental impacts.
“Aerospace is a global industry with high growth potential that relies on innovation, and one where we, and our technical partners, have considerable experience and expertise,” he adds. “Taking all this into account, it’s clear why aerospace was selected as the focus for this year’s event.”
At Inspiration through Innovation 2019, 30 technical partners will be taking part in eight aerospace machining demonstrations. The demonstrations – taking place on both days – will involve the machining of real parts or, in the case of large components like aero-engine casings, the machining of real or replica features such as holes, external bosses and flanges. Specific components being machined will include blisks, discs, landing gear parts, structural rib components and seating parts.
“The parts will be made from difficult-to-machine materials that include Waspalloy, titanium, HRSAs and CFRP, and will be machined to meet high accuracy and surface-finish requirements,” says Fleming.
All eight machining demonstrations are being designed by, and involve, a number of technical partners, to highlight the productivity gains and cost efficiencies that can be achieved through working in collaboration.
There are eight seminars planned for the two-day event, each one delivered by a recognised industry-expert and each focused on a relevant aerospace manufacturing and/or machining issue.
Concludes Fleming: “The focus for the 2019 event is on creating something new, different and memorable in the aerospace sector. Judging by the diversity and complexity of the machining demonstrations – and the content and style of the seminars – I am confident that we will achieve these objectives.”
The event is free to visitors, and doors open on both days at 09:00, closing at 19:00 on the 9 October and 16:00 on 10 October.
Manufacturers wishing to attend Seco’s Inspiration though Innovation 2019 event can register by clicking here.
