AEROSPACE MARKET
The aerospace industry demands absolute reliability in every component.
WHI has been exceeding the highest standards in the aerospace industry for over 70 years
Aerospace
WHI has been a trusted supplier to the aerospace industry for more than 65 years, and we are proud to have many of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers as long-standing customers. WHI is well positioned to expand its role in serving our trusted partners by bringing value beyond our traditional content with our extended services.
Our extensive experience in meeting the exacting needs of the aerospace industry allows us to provide precise and integrated solutions that improve performance, reduce costs and shorten lead times. With extensive capabilities in forging, precision machining, assembly, engineering, inspection and NADCAP processes, WHI is an ideal partner to serve as a one-stop-shop for aerospace customers.
Our products can be found a wide variety of commercial and military platforms, including: 787, 777, 767, 747, 737, G650, G550, G280, HondaJet, F-35 JSF, C-17, F-15, F- 16, C-17, C-130, KC-135, AH-64, CH-47, UH-1, UH-60, S-76, E-2D, B-52, B-2, and V-22 among others.
With an inventory of over 5,000 forging dies covering a variety or aircraft flying today WHI stands ready to assist with on-going production requirements as well as expedited demand surges for replacement spares.
Each of WHI’s facilities is ISO 9001 and AS 9100D certified, and ITAR compliant with each registered with the U.S. Department of State.
NADCAP Processes
The aerospace industry demands absolute reliability in every component.
NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is an industry-managed approach to conformity assessment of ‘special processes’ that brings together technical experts from prime contractors, suppliers and representatives from government to work together and establish requirements for approval of suppliers using a standardized approach. Unlike traditional third party programs, NADCAP approval is granted based upon industry consensus.
WHI maintains NADCAP accreditation for Heat Treating, Chemical Processing and Non Destructive Testing at its Fort Worth facility.
WHI’s NADCAP Heat Treating services include normalizing, annealing, tempering, stress relieving, solution annealing/solution heat treating and straightening. Providing NADCAP heat treating in house, WHI can control the variables of delivery and documentation.
WHI’s NADCAP Chemical Processing services include pre-penetrant etching. WHI’s NADCAP Non Destructive Testing services include liquid penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing.
NADCAP approved processes ensure the highest quality and consistency while our in-house expertise provides shorter lead times to customers.
WHI’s AEROSPACE CAPABILITIES
With a full range of vertically integrated capabilities and a highly experienced workforce,
WHI is the ideal partner for aerospace customers.
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WHI is a vertically integrated manufacturer of precision components and complex assemblies for diversified end markets. With industry-leading closed-die forging, composite fabrication, 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC machining, assembly and NADCAP capabilities, WHI has served a global customer base since 1951.