Blade machining moves to a new level​ Competitive manufacturing blades for steam and gas turbines is challenging with machining containing most of the demanding factors in metal cutting:  part materials have varying machinability (some of them poor, needing dedicated inserts), considerable amounts of material have to be removed and good surface finish has to be […]

Yes they can! However, only if the first stage of the engine is rotating. With some jet engines the first row of blades rotate (a compressor stage) but with others, the first row of blades is fixed (stators). If a person is sucked up into one of these engines there will be some degree of […]

Failure to properly secure aircraft components can compromise powerplant and control system operation, leading to system and component failures. Properly secure aircraft components with safety wire, ensure that hardware locking mechanisms are properly installed on your aircraft, and check them often to confirm they are taut and ready for flight. Loose hardware or components have […]