Aerospace honing now offered by Primus Aerospace
Leave a CommentWhat is honing? Honing is mechanical finishing process used by aerospace machine shops and outside processors to achieve a precision surface on a metal part. Hones use superabrasives, also known as a honing stone, to a specific finish over the entirety of a metal surface. These abrasive stones are configured on a tool assembly to […]
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3D printing aerospace parts
Leave a CommentThis article provides an overview of the differences between additive and subtractive manufacturing, 3D printing technologies, 3D printing applications for aerospace and defense parts, and a look at how Primus utilizes titanium printing to support customers. What is the difference between additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques? Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is the process […]
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Aerospace waterjet cutting for parts production
Leave a CommentThe aerospace and defense supply chain produces highly engineered and tightly manufactured parts to support civilian and military applications. Delivering complex aircraft, such as the F-35 advanced fighter or Orion space capsule, requires the transformation of raw materials into finished parts. Aerospace waterjet cutting is one capability that contributes to this value chain. What […]
Post-internship thoughts: Josh Trujillo
Leave a CommentMy name is Josh Trujillo and I am a rising senior in the Colorado School of Mines Mechanical Engineering Department. I recently completed an internship with Primus Aerospace’s Paradigm Division as a Process Engineer. My story with Primus Aerospace started when Gary Vallencourt, the Vice President of Primus Aerospace Paradigm Division, was bitten by a […]
Parts manufacturing for hypersonic weapons
Leave a CommentWhat are hypersonic weapon systems? Hypersonic weapons are missiles that travel at speeds in excess of Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound). These extreme speeds are intended to make them very difficult to intercept and able to surprise an enemy with a precision strike. They also differ from ballistic missiles in that […]
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Announcing Primus Aerospace’s Recent Acquisition of Paradigm CNC
Leave a CommentExpanding capabilities within low volume, high-complexity 5-axis machining to serve the space and satellite markets Lakewood, Colorado – Primus Aerospace, a leading supplier of complex machining and integrated assemblies for the Aerospace, Defense and Space markets, is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Paradigm CNC. Primus Aerospace’s customer base requires the most demanding standards […]
