Denel Aerostructures consists of the following core capability operations: Manufacturing Engineering
- Process engineering
- Jig and Tool design
- NC programming
- Material Technology
Assembly
- Sub-Assemblies: T & J sub-assemblies, Main Rotor Head, Bearing and Bush Installation
- Main assemblies build in ICY Jigs
- Airbus Wing to Fuselage Fairing
- Airbus Top shells
- G150 Empennage
- Semi-automated C-Frame Riveter
- Leica Laser Inspection
Composites
- Utilise glass fibre ,Kevlar, and pre-preg carbon materials, as well as metal bonding (fixing of metallic parts to composite structures)
- Typical assemblies range from Cowlings ,Fairings , to A400M composite panels
- Class 7 and 8 rated clean rooms
- NADCAP Accredited
- Autoclave 8-13m
Sheet Metal
- Fluid Cell Press
- 5-axis CNC Router and Drilling
- Hand forming
- Stretch forming
- Press and roll forming
Machining
- 5 Axis high speed machining
- 3 Axis machining (including long bed)
- Jig Boring, grinding and conventional machining
- CMM inspection
Special Processes
- Heat Treatment caters for both aluminium ( DAe) and Steel ( Turbomeca Africa) treatments
- Surface treatment caters for chromic Acid Anodising and Chemical milling.
- Paint shop
- NADCAP Accredited for:
- Non Destructive Testing
- Chemical Processing
- Heat Treatment
- Composites
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