Special Processes

Precision Machining: Barnes Aerospace machines complex critical components for turbine engines and is a leading supplier for high-thrust, lightweight aircraft turbine engine components.  Barnes Aerospace is advancing engine manufacturing through its technical and manufacturing leadership in: 

• Machining of space age alloys (titanium, inconel, cobalt)
• Turbine, compressor and combustor expertise
• Abrasive and electron discharge assemblies
• Multi-axis milling and turning

• Extensive grinding capability, including continuous dressing, rise and fall
• Rotary, continuous dress and creep feed grinding
• Non-conventional machining, including electrical discharge and laser cutting
• 4- and 5-axis milling centers
• 5-axis lathe and vertical turret lathes 

Complex Assemblies

We offer complete assembly, balancing and testing services.  In-house processes include:

• CNC turing
• Inside Diameter/Outside Diameter (ID/OD) centerless and surface grinding
• Honing and lapping

Fabrications

Barnes Aerospace is a leading supplier for both small and large fabricated airframe and engine components for the aerospace industry, specializing in:

• Hot and superplastic forming
• Sutton Core Process - Advanced diffusion bonding structure
• Diffusion bonding
• Cold forming
• Welding and brazing
• Honeycomb brazing and grinding
• Multi-axis machining
• Laser and water jet cutting technologies

Overhaul and Repair

Barnes Aerospace MRO is a specialist in turbine engine component repair.  Our in-house capabilities include:

• Electron beam welding and automatic TIG welding
• High pressure water jet stripping
• CNC milling, turning and grinding
• Plasma and wire arc coating
• Heat treat and thermal processing
• Vacuum brazing
• X-ray and non-destructive testing
• Shot peening
• Corrosion resistant painting
• Advanced HF cleaning process
• 5-axis laser machining