Engine Shrouds, this project for an old re-con aircraft was re-engineered by PWS as part of a Life Extension Program and has since been extended by another major first tier manufacturer.The assembly consists of approximately 1600 parts, of which around 90% are produced in house.
They are made from austentic stainless steel and are Riveted, seam/spot welded and bolted. The final skin is 0.002" st/st and is insulated.
Tubular carrier manufactured by PWS Ltd, which supports pressure vessels that give oxygen to air crew. This item requires our pipe forming, welding and pressing facilities.
Complete finished assembly of tornado smart pod, manufactured by PWS Ltd. All details of the assembly were manufactured by PWS Ltd, the 4ft bulk heads and the 6ft hardback were produced on our 2Metre machining centre. The internal spars were produced in house along with the sheet metal skins which were then honeycomb bonded and fitted to the final assembly.
AB139 Filter Tube assembly manufactured by PWS Ltd. This item filters dust, sand andall other foriegn material from the engine intakes. This requires our CNC punching, sheet metal hand forming and rivetting facilities.
Tornado GR4 Mid Life Upgrade Electrical Tray manufactured by PWS Ltd. This required our CNC Machining, Sheet Metal, and Rivetted Assembly Facilities.
R&D of Dornier air stairs manufactured by PWS Ltd. Incorporating all disiplines of maching, sheet metal, tube forming and assembly.
Optic tower for naval aircraft carrying vessels manufactured by PWS Ltd. Made from three aluminium fabrications; constructed from 3mm and 20mm thick aluminium plates. Processes of manufacture include CAD programming, CNC punching and machining. Final welded assembly and pressure tested.The final assembly of the three towers has a top to bottom flatness tolerence of 0.2mm which is over 21.75ft. The accuracy has to be maintained for the optics which fit in each enclosure to guide harriers down onto deck in all conditions.
