Titanium Aerospace Casting: AS9100-Certified Flight-Critical Components

Engineering Excellence: The VIM + HIP Protocol

ForceBeyond utilizes a specific metallurgical protocol to guarantee that cast components achieve the isotropic strength and internal soundness required for aerospace service.

Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM)

Titanium’s extreme affinity for oxygen requires a total vacuum environment during the melt. Our VIM process ensures zero “Alpha-Case” contamination, preserving the material’s ductility and fatigue resistance throughout the solidification phase.

Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)

Mandatory for all flight-critical hardware, HIP processing subjects castings to simultaneous high temperature and inert gas pressure. This collapses internal micro-shrinkage and gas porosity, transforming the as-cast structure into a fully dense material with mechanical properties approaching wrought levels.

Aerospace Casting Standards & Inspection

Our Tier-1.5 oversight ensures that every component passes the most stringent nondestructive testing (NDT) protocols required by global aerospace primes and defense contractors.

Rigorous Quality Verification

• Radiographic Inspection (X-Ray): 100% verification of internal soundness to Grade A standards.
• Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI): Detection of surface-level discontinuities post-machining.
• Mechanical Testing: Destructive and non-destructive testing of accompanying test coupons from the same melt lot.

Multi-Process Optimization: Integrated Solutions

ForceBeyond provides the technical flexibility to pivot between manufacturing methods based on your project’s lifecycle and structural requirements.

Finish Precision: Aerospace Titanium Machining

All aerospace castings are finished in our co-owned CNC centers to achieve the plus or minus 0.005mm tolerances required for mating surfaces. This integrated “Cast-to-Finish” approach reduces supply chain risk.

High-Load Alternative: Titanium Aerospace Forging

For structural parts experiencing extreme unidirectional stress (like wing spars), our Titanium Forging Hub provides the directional grain flow required for maximum fatigue life.

FAQ: Titanium Aerospace Casting

Q: Can cast titanium be used for rotating engine parts?
A: Yes. When produced via VIM and treated with HIP, cast titanium turbine blades and fan components meet the fatigue requirements for many non-primary rotating applications, offering a significant weight and cost advantage over forged parts.

Q: What is the thinnest wall section you can achieve?
A: Through our specialized investment casting process, we can achieve wall thicknesses as low as 0.060 inches (1.5mm), depending on the overall part geometry and alloy.