True North Aero projects typically serve the aviation aftermarket by providing replacement components or component repairs, aircraft modifications or repairs, or new equipment installations.
The foundation of these activities is sound reverse engineering of existing structures and systems.
Design
Material Analysis
Material Analysis
To perform the design component of its reverse engineering activities, True North Aero incorporates:
- 3D scanning and digitization,
- hand measurements,
- and references to its extensive library of design specifications
Material Analysis
Material Analysis
Material Analysis
Understanding component compositions ensures the new part or repair design will function as it is intended.
True North Aero uses a network of accredited material analysis labs to perform detailed material and surface finish assessments.
We also rely on research of the operating environment, mating materials, and standard finishes to establish component and finish compositions.
System and Safety Considerations
System and Safety Considerations
System and Safety Considerations
Establishing where and how the replacement, repair, or modification equipment will be used, and understanding the effects of failures is essential to ensuring the safety of new designs.
True North Aero uses industry standard methods for determining regulatory and performance requirements.
Prototyping
System and Safety Considerations
System and Safety Considerations
Using a combination of 3D printing and conventional manufacturing, True North Aero can quickly produce prototypes.