Major Markets: Aerospace Industry
Aerospace Investment Castings
Goodrich, United Technologies, Rolls Royce, General Electric, and Safran, just to name a few aerospace firms, choose Hitchiner for reliability, quality, and best-in-industry value. Major Tier 1 suppliers likewise know Hitchiner as the go-to supplier for their investment casting needs.
The same competitive advantages that uniquely qualify Hitchiner processes for an array of fuel-efficient, high-performance compressor, combustor, turbine, and augmentor applications such as blades and vanes, heat shields, floatwalls, and after-burner castings extend easily to many others. When parts programs call for ready-to-use or fully finished and assembled investment castings in high, moderate, or low volumes, Hitchiner can deliver what the customer needs.
Pushing the limits. Hitchiner's US and Mexico Operations can meet critical needs for just-in-time manufacturing and on-time delivery. Collaborative and expert development, production, and delivery planning customize programs for the customer's production stream. Hitchiner's full-service, post-production capabilities and strategic alliances with providers such as Bodycote, TCC, Elison Surface Technologies, HiTemco, and many other OEM-qualified suppliers simplify and streamline programs for maximum efficiency and lowest cost
Perhaps most importantly, Hitchiner's processes are uniquely well-matched to the high-temperature, high-pressure applications demanded by today's trends toward increased fuel efficiency and tightening environmental controls.
Delivering value. Hitchiner people stand ready to exceed expectations and build relationships based on respect, trust, knowledge, quality, and value. As a result, Hitchiner made parts work for aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers.