The foundation of commercial aviation and orbital spaceflight relies on the physical manipulation of superalloys. Aerospace forging involves applying thousands of tons of pressure to titanium, Inconel, and specialized aluminum billets to create structural bulkheads, turbine disks, and landing gear components.
This directory tracks the remaining heavy press operators capable of producing monolithic parts that meet the rigorous AS9100 aerospace quality management standards.
Key Heavy Press Facilities
| Facility Code | Location | Press Capacity (Tons) | Primary Alloys |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-USA-01 (Wyman-Gordon) | Grafton, MA, USA | 50,000 | Titanium, Nickel-based |
| AF-EUR-04 (Aubert & Duval) | Issoire, France | 40,000 | Aluminum, Titanium |
| AF-CHN-09 (Erzhong) | Deyang, China | 80,000 | Steel, Titanium |
| AF-RUS-02 (VSMPO-AVISMA) | Verkhnyaya Salda, Russia | 75,000 | Titanium exclusively |
Compliance Standards
- AS9100 Rev D: Base quality management system requirement for aviation, space, and defense organizations.
- Nadcap: National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program for special processes (heat treating, welding).
- ISO 9001:2015: Fundamental quality foundation integrated with aerospace specifics.