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by Robert Pires
In an exciting development for both the aerospace industry and the state of California, Hill Engineering has officially been welcomed to the California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) Made in California Program.
Continue reading Hill Engineering Joins CMTC’s Made in California Program: A New Chapter in Manufacturing Excellence
by Camille Fowler
You might recall a previous post introducing the Integrated Maintenance System, or IMx+ system, that uses next generation technologies to address the quality assurance needs of the aerospace industry. We’re happy to announce that the IMx+ system is now authorized to operate and connect to the USAF NIPRNET, a huge milestone for Hill Engineering and all groups involved.
Continue reading IMx+ system receives ATO from USAF by Camille Fowler
A new Aerospace Standard, AS7045 – Residual Stress Measurement and Classification, Metallic Structural Alloy Products and Finished Parts, was recently published by SAE International. Hill Engineering was actively involved in the development of the standard along with many of our collaborators in the aerospace industry. AS7045 offers tremendous potential to revolutionize the management of residual stress during metallic material procurement.
Continue reading AS7045 – Residual Stress Measurement and Classification, Metallic Structural Alloy Products and Finished Parts by Robert Pires
The anticipation had been building for months, and finally, the day arrived. Robby, Camille, and Ryan, members of the Hill Engineering team, embarked on a journey through time as they attended the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert in Santa Clara, California.
by Ryan Tucci
When it comes to measuring residual stress in small test specimens, precision is paramount. The slitting method is well suited to this application due to the high accuracy of wire EDM machining. However, this method is not without its challenges, especially when applied to very small test specimens, such as the 0.022-inch diameter wire we recently measured.
Continue reading Overcoming Challenges in Residual Stress Measurements on Small Test Specimens Using the Slitting Method by Robert Pires
Hill Engineering has recently acquired the state-of-the-art JPT MOPA M7 Laser Engraver with a 175x175mm lens and an 80mm Rotary Axis. This strategic investment will improve our laboratory capabilities, enabling us to deliver unparalleled results to our clients!
by Adrian DeWald
Hill Engineering recently co-authored presentations at the TMS 2023 Annual Meeting & Exhibition in San Diego, CA on March 19th through the 23rd. The TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition brings together more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, business leaders, and other professionals in the minerals, metals, and materials fields for a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary exchange of technical knowledge. The abstracts for the presentations that we co-authored are copied below.
Continue reading Presentations at TMS 2023 Annual Meeting & Exhibition! by Robert Pires
Hill Engineering is officially going global!
We are proud to announce we’ve been issued our first Japanese patent for the DART™, our Device for Automated Residual stress Testing.
Continue reading Hill Engineering issued first Japanese patent for the DART! by Robert Pires
Gather round readers!
We are very excited today because in this blog we cross an incredible milestone: our 200th post! That’s right. Since the inception of the Hill Engineering blog back in March 2016, we have published 200 times.
Let’s take a look back over the past 7 years of blogging bliss!
Continue reading The Big 200! – Celebrating a milestone blog post by Camille Fowler
There’s a new addition to the HE pet family that I’m excited to tell you about. Joining my family and I at home is Tau, the orange ticked tabby cat.
Continue reading HE Pet Spotlight: Tau