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Pioneers in Industry
First to perfect
shot peening
for industrial applications (Associated Spring)
First to introduce The Sutton Core process that produces hollow
diffusion-bonded and superplastic formed (SPF) titanium parts
(Barnes Aerospace)
First to develop the
nitrogen gas spring
for press tools (Strömsholmen)
First to develop a
color coding system to differentiate various loads for die springs
used in press tool applications (Associated Spring – Raymond)
First to use
numerical simulation of industrial superplastic forming
of titanium (Barnes Aerospace)
First to stamp the
critical angled holes
in fuel injector Orifice Plates (Hänggi)
First to introduce the
retaining ring
(Seeger-Orbis)
First to use the
double-back forming or zero-degree angle forming
of shrouds (Barnes Aerospace)
First to develop the
pneumatic die cylinder
(Hyson)
First to combine
superplastic forming and diffusion bonding
(Barnes Aerospace)
First major MRO distributor to launch a formal
"Green" products catalog
(Barnes Distribution, NA)
First to introduce patented process for
ultra-high cycle valve springs
for diesel applications (Associated Spring)
First to use
numerical simulation of industrial superplastic forming
(SPF) of titanium to reduce the costly trial and error rework during the development of various complex aerospace parts (Barnes Aerospace)
First to design the
self-contained gas spring
(Hyson)
First to develop an innovative
Spark-Erosion Grinding (SEG) machine
for honeycomb segments (Barnes Aerospace)