When we talk about air and spaceflight, the materials used to construct the aircraft and parts are critical. Different metals have different properties which make them more suitable for certain applications. Let's talk about some of the common metals used in aerospace and which properties they boast that makes them optimal for this application.

When it comes to precision grinding, there are so many specific types of processes that it can be difficult to fully comprehend the seemingly endless number of them. Every grinding process brings with a certain complexity, so they each require a thorough understanding and a skilled hand to yield the best results. One process which is difficult to…

As a company, Indiana Precision Grinding is deeply committed to two things: superior aerospace finishing techniques and our community. And when it comes to community, nothing is closer to our hearts than family. William Cox founded this company in 1975; when he passed the company to his son Dave, an effort was made to keep the Cox name in the…

With Indiana Precision Grinding celebrating its 45th anniversary, we decided the time has come to refresh our look. "Out with the old, in with the new," the saying goes. And while we thought the old look was perfectly serviceable, our company's evolution and growth into specialists in the aerospace industry led us to pursue a new brand identity.…

When it comes to the aerospace industry, there is really no room for compromise. The materials used must be able to withstand the extreme conditions of air- and spaceflight. Being in the metalworking and aerospace industry for 45 years has taught us a few lessons, though. Namely, the manufacturing process used must be perfectly suited for the part…

It's no secret that designing, crafting, finishing, and installing aerospace parts is a challenging prospect requiring the highest levels of concentration, skill, and technology to achieve. As if these weren't complicated enough, there are additional challenges everyone in the aerospace manufacturing industry must recognize, face head-on, and,…

Double disc grinding is an abrasive machining process which removes excess material from two sides of a part at the same time. How is the job done? Typically, the grinding discs are side-mounted on a pair of opposing spindles. Because both sides of the part are ground simultaneously, this results in higher accuracy and parallelism and reduces…

Nondestructive testing (NDT) methods date back to the ancient Romans who used a mixture of oil and flour to find cracks in marble slabs. Today, though, we need more sophisticated techniques for more demanding products and industries. In aerospace manufacturing, we have made nondestructive testing a daily practice. Destructive testing may be an…

There are many types of grinding methods, each with their own applications and techniques. One of our favorite methods is known as cylindrical grinding, in which cylinder-shaped parts (surprising, I know) are finished to achieve a mirror-finish and exceptional performance on the inside diameter (ID), outside diameter (OD), or sometimes both. But…

Achieving the best performance possible out of your metal parts, especially if the application for those parts is in aerospace, is a challenge for even the most skilled manufacturers. After all, it's not just cutting and measuring parts, you also need to finish. There is a long list of possible finishing techniques, so choosing the right one and…