Innovative and integrated technologiesfor the development of aeronautic components

The “design innovation program” lies in the development and integration, since the very first steps, of all those aspects related with component life cycle, from manufacturing till end_of_life, in order to meet the requirements of a greater product quality, of a more and more comprehensive knowledge about the component potential, of a cost and TTM (Time To Market) reduction. In particular, the knowledge about the mechanical properties, coming from the manufacturing process, contributes to the improvement of the component performance and reliability, to exploit the synergies of the departments involved in the project and to maximize the suppliers collaboration. In such perspective, light alloy components for aeronautic sector play an important role. Propulsive systems consist of complex and diversified parts that require a structural design in the non-linear and fatigue fields, to be also integrated in the main manufacturing aspects: the casting process and the subsequent heat treatment.