Integration of HF and SPF technology in an efficient industrial production flow for high rates aeronautical parts

Abstract. The presentation will illustrate the creation and production ramp-up of Titanium Hot Forming Superplastic Technology in a French aeronautical supplier from Industrialization to A320NEO full-rate production. With deformation elongations well beyond classical « cold » sheet metal forming capabilities (especially with high-strength titanium alloys such as Ti64 refractory Ti6242), were key assets be complementary other standard manufacturing methods already used factories LAUAK group. Several aspects project presented, including installation HF/SPF workshop presses, industrialization steps Airbus pylon parts tooling design qualification, then integration HF & SPF full logistics flow factory lines (from material, blanks, forming, 5-axis laser trimming machining, control finally assembly). Some industrial challenges faced overcame highlighted illustrated.