Case Studies
Case Studies
Development of an efficient 5 axis CNC machining process for the production of complex Inconel duct fittings used in aero engine de-icing duct assemblies.
SL Engineering won a contract to produce Inconel de-icing ducts used on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. One of the major challenges of this project was to produce a series of complex 5 axis machined duct fittings from a nickel-chromium-based superalloy material...
SL Successfully in-load High Volume Standard Airbus A320 Neo Welded Airframe Pipe Package
SL were recently successful in winning a package of over 30 high volume A320 Neo standard bent and welded airframe pipe assemblies for a leading European aerospace OEM. After a rigorous supplier sourcing process SL were selected to supply the package due to our...
High Integrity Thin Wall Aluminium Ducting for Space Rocket Application
SL Engineering were approached by one of our customers, a leading European space industry player to undertake bending and verification trials for a critical space engine component. This was for a multi-angle bend in high integrity thin wall aluminium ducts with the...
SL awarded a 10-year long term supply agreement
Further to a background of on-going challenging technical problems experienced by the incumbent supplier and their supply chain, and following a rigorous competitive technical and commercial tender process, SL were chosen by a global power generation OEM as a...