Boyer specializes in machining intricate part designs with complex metal alloys. This part was machined for an aerospace application. It was fabricated with 17-4 stainless steel. The part was produced with multi-axis Swiss machining. The part was designed to be threaded with a flat side milled into the tread. It also had a recessed inset cut into the inside of the shaft. The part was produced in one setup. Boyer has the fabrication machinery and facility to produce parts entirely in-house to keep projects on schedule and delivered on time.
However, it is one thing to have the equipment, but to know how to machine complex metals is crucial. Boyer’s expertise in the nuances of different metals makes a huge difference. In this case, 17-4 stainless is a martensitic alloy known for its exceptional hardness and tensile strength. Unlike other stainless-steel alloys, it can be heat treated, which traps carbon in the steel and causes it to be very hard and magnetic. Due to its durability and corrosion resistance, it is an excellent metal for medical instruments, high-stress industrial applications, chemical exposure, as well as high-performance engine and aviation parts. Boyer’s quality control lab tests and monitors each job as the parts are being produced.
In the end, this part was produced to design specification and on time. If you are in need of complex metal parts with sophisticated geometries, give Boyer a call, where quality is standard.
