--- title: IPG Blog | Aerospace (2) description: Aerospace | (2) --- [![Asset 3](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%203.png?width=305&height=108&name=Asset%203.png)](https://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/) - Company - [History](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#history) - [People](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#people) - [Culture](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#culture) - Solutions - [Grinding](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/grinding/) - [Quality](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/quality/) - [Materials](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/materials/) - [Processes](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/processes/) - [Industries](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/industries/) - Knowledge - [FAQs](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/faqs/) - [Case Studies](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/case-studies/) - [Testimonials](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/testimonials/) - [Certifications](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/certifications/) - [Blog](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/) - [Contact Us](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#contactus) - [RFQ](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#rfq) - [Employment](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#employment) ![IndianaPrecisionGrinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/PrecisionPointsLogo.png) Precision Points is a blog hosted by Indiana Precision Grinding. This Blog is focused on providing solutions, inspiring strategic and leadership values, and creating discussions revolving around our industry. [![Aerospace materials](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/QualitiesOfAerospaceMaterials_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=QualitiesOfAerospaceMaterials_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/qualities-of-aerospace-materials) ## [Qualities of Aerospace Materials](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/qualities-of-aerospace-materials) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) August 27, 2020 [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace), [Materials](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/materials) 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. [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/qualities-of-aerospace-materials) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Grinding vs Machining](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/GrindingVsMachiningInAerospace_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=GrindingVsMachiningInAerospace_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/grinding-vs-machining-in-aerospace-manufacturing) ## [Grinding vs Machining in Aerospace Manufacturing](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/grinding-vs-machining-in-aerospace-manufacturing) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) July 16, 2020 [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace), [Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/grinding) 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… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/grinding-vs-machining-in-aerospace-manufacturing) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Aerospace Challanges](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/ChallangesInAerospaceIndustry_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=ChallangesInAerospaceIndustry_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/todays-challenges-in-aerospace-manufacturing) ## [Today's Challenges in Aerospace Manufacturing](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/todays-challenges-in-aerospace-manufacturing) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) June 24, 2020 [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace) 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,… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/todays-challenges-in-aerospace-manufacturing) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Magnetic Particle Inspection](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/AdvantagesOfMagneticParticleInspectionForAerospaceManufacturing1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=AdvantagesOfMagneticParticleInspectionForAerospaceManufacturing1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/advantages-of-magnetic-particle-inspection-for-aerospace-manufacturing) ## [Advantages of Magnetic Particle Inspection for Aerospace Manufacturing](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/advantages-of-magnetic-particle-inspection-for-aerospace-manufacturing) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) May 27, 2020 [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace) 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… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/advantages-of-magnetic-particle-inspection-for-aerospace-manufacturing) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Aerospace Metal Finishing Techniques](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/AerospaceMetalFinishingTechniques_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=AerospaceMetalFinishingTechniques_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/aerospace-metal-finishing-techniques) ## [Aerospace Metal Finishing Techniques](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/aerospace-metal-finishing-techniques) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) May 6, 2020 [Metalworking](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/metalworking), [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace) 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… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/aerospace-metal-finishing-techniques) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/AerospacePolishing_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=AerospacePolishing_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/how-does-the-polishing-process-improve-aerospace-parts) ## [How Does the Polishing Process Improve Aerospace Parts?](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/how-does-the-polishing-process-improve-aerospace-parts) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) April 15, 2020 [Metalworking](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/metalworking), [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace), [Polishing](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/polishing) When we think of polishing metal and aerospace parts, we sometimes dismiss the process as purely aesthetic: form over function, if you will. A polishing process can remove directional lines and produce a uniform luster. Great, but what utilitarian purpose does that serve for the parts themselves? How does the polishing or buffing process make… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/how-does-the-polishing-process-improve-aerospace-parts) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![HVOF Process Diagram](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/20200305_IPG_UnderstandingHVOFCoatings.jpg?width=612&name=20200305_IPG_UnderstandingHVOFCoatings.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/understanding-hvof-coatings) ## [Understanding HVOF Coatings](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/understanding-hvof-coatings) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) April 1, 2020 [Metalworking](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/metalworking), [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace) For many years, chrome plating was considered the industry standard whenever a hard and long wearing surface was needed. However, environmental protection laws were enacted, and hexavalent chromium was recognized as a known carcinogen, leading the material to fall out of favor. So, contractors needed to find an alternative: [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/understanding-hvof-coatings) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Landing Gear](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/Landing-Gear-1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=Landing-Gear-1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-nital-etching) ## [The Ins and Outs of Nital Etching](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-nital-etching) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) March 18, 2020 [Metalworking](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/metalworking), [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace) Polished metals don't often show structural characteristics, let alone structural flaws, so when it comes to finishing the metal, there needs to be a way to test its solidity without damaging it, right? Let's investigate nital etching. [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-nital-etching) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/HistoryOfAreospace_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=HistoryOfAreospace_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/a-brief-history-of-aerospace-manufacturing) ## [A Brief History of Aerospace Manufacturing](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/a-brief-history-of-aerospace-manufacturing) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) March 9, 2020 [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace) For centuries, humankind dreamed of leaving the ground and exploring the realms of the sky. Although Leonardo da Vinci aspired to create a flying machine, his dream wouldn’t become a reality until four centuries later. There are many fascinating characters woven into the story of how man created flying machines. Here's a quick history of aerospace… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/a-brief-history-of-aerospace-manufacturing) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Aircraft Engine](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/20200211_Airplane_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=20200211_Airplane_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/as9100-and-iso-9001-whats-the-difference) ## [AS9100 and ISO 9001: What's the Difference?](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/as9100-and-iso-9001-whats-the-difference) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) December 4, 2019 [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace) In the machining world, there are all kinds of standards and certifications the best shops want to maintain and acquire as they do business. If you're a regular to the machining business, you want to ensure that you're selecting the shop that best meets your needs and can do it in the best way for the best price. 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