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in Vol. 4 - May Issue - Year 2003
New Metal Treatments Capability for Aerospace Manufacturer
Author Paul Huyton Managing Director of Surface Dynamics Ltd.

Author Paul Huyton Managing Director of Surface Dynamics Ltd.

Loading a component onto the rotary turntable of the Peening Cabinet.
Behind are the air-wash-cyclone and the twin vessel continuous blast system.

Loading a component onto the rotary turntable of the Peening Cabinet. Behind are the air-wash-cyclone and the twin vessel continuous blast system.

When aerospace component supplier Harmon Manufacturing decided to expand their capabilities into surface treatments, they selected Surface Dynamics Ltd. of Cheltenham to supply automated shot peening equipment. The equipment compliments Harmon’s first class production, NDT and plating facilities.
 
„The Surface Dynamics equipment is giving us excellent results“ says Dave Nichols, manager of Harmon Metal Treatments Ltd. „and the quality of the machine represents very good value for money.“
 
The automated Nimbus blast cabinet provides controlled surface coverage with variable speed linear and rotational movements. There are two adjustable nozzles for peening external surfaces and a motorized lance with deflector nozzle for internal bores. Manual processing can be undertaken with a hand-held nozzle. All the nozzles have independent shot flow control and continuous pressure fed capability from a dual pressure vessel blast system. Shot is automatically cleaned and recycled back into the blast system.
 
„Surface Dynamics have given us excellent support and advice with our blast treatment requirements“ says Dave Nichols. „We have quality approvals from aerospace manufacturers and ISO 9002 accreditation with TS157 endorsement.“ Harmon Metal Treatments have capability for a range of treatments including Chromate conversion, anodising, paint spraying, alumina blasting and shot peening. Also, magnetic and dye penetrant flaw detection and hardness testing.

For information:
Surface Dynamics Ltd.
Unit C3, Liddington Trading Estate
Old Station Drive
Leckhamoton Road
Cheltenham, Glos GL53 0DL
England
Tel: +44.1242 238887
Fax: +44.1242 261961
E-mail: nimbus@surfacedynamics.co.uk
www.surfacedynamics.co.uk