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Demand for cast parts for aerospace applications
is forecast to grow 5.8% annually over the next decade.
(based on AFS estimates)
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A. Q. s
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| What's included
in the Specialty Applications segment? |
| How big
is the market for castings for specialty applications? |
| What metals
are used in castings for Specialty Applications? |
| What processes
are used in castings for Specialty Applications? |
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What's included in
the Specialty Applications segment?
The specialty segment includes metal
parts that are characterized by at least two of the following
characteristics: extremely high tolerances, unusual alloys,
short runs, and government procurement. This segment includes
aerospace and maritime, both civilian and military, as well
as military land vehicles, and other miscellaneous applications.
How
does this compare with the other three categories into which
we divide the market for cast metal parts? |
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How big is the market
for castings for specialty applications?
Specialty applications consume roughly
21% of all castings (by weight).
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What metals are used
in castings for Specialty Applications?
Armor for ships and military land
vehicles is generally steel.
Aerospace applications favor aluminum,
as well as titanium and other specialty alloys.
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What processes are
used in castings for Specialty Applications?
With the exception of diecasting,
because of its general unsuitability for small - medium size
production runs, all processes are used. Investment casting
may be particuarly well adapted to certain complex aerospace
components.
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