In aerospace — whether that’s space travel, turboprop or jet manufacturing — a defect, mismeasurement, or slight error can be the difference between a successful launch and mission failure. It’s because of this that aerospace companies have the most stringent requirements for quality and dimensional accuracy.
Manufacturing aerospace parts that have such a high quality requirement is extremely challenging. With traditional post-machining inspections, many of these parts may have to be completely scrapped or reworked. This scrap and rework can lead to wasted material, production line halts, and supply chain issues for both the OEM and connected suppliers. In the end, this will lead to increased cost and delayed programs, results that are unacceptable for any market leader.