Laser Processing
At Hi-Tek Manufacturing, our advanced laser cutting equipment allows us to create complicated features and drill precise holes with exceptionally close positioning and tight tolerances. We utilize laser processes for producing complex components and assemblies used in aviation, power generation, and marine turbine engines. Our facility houses both ND:Yag and CO2 lasers with features such as 6-axes of articulated motion and integrated CNC and DNC control systems for managing geometrically complex workpieces. Process-based inspections ensure we maintain consistent quality results.
By tightly regulating beam profile, speed, and positioning, we make advanced cuts in high-temperature super alloys, cobalt- and nickel-based alloys, non-metallic materials, and more. We have the capacity to laser cut parts measuring up to 96” in length x 72” in width x 36” in height. Laser drilling, using both percussion and trepanning methods, enables us to produce cooling holes with exacting sizes in complicated patterns. Our drill-to-flow approach incorporates in-process and post-process testing to ensure products maintains precise airflow values.
Laser Cutting
For over 30 Years Hi-Tek has been using lasers for cutting many materials including high temperature Nickle/Cobalt. Material thicknesses range from less than .010" up to 3/8 inches thick are routinely cut. Cutting final part configurations from sheet stock as well as Laser trimming formed sheet metal parts to exacting customer requirements are common. Non-metallic parts are Laser cut as well. In addition, openings of all sizes and shapes are cut into work pieces.
Laser Welding
Hi-Tek has been 5-Axis laser welding for three decades. Similar and dis-similar aerospace materials are routinely welded. Covers, baffles, impingement sheets and other hardware are frequently welded to gas turbine HPT Blades, Vanes, Shroudes, Seals and various other hardware.
Laser Drilling
In 1982 Hi-Tek purchased their first 5-Axis Laser. In the quarter century since, tens of millions of holes have been produced by Multi-Axis Lasers at Hi-Tek. Many new Lasers have been procured during this time as Hi-Tek continually expanded both capabilities and capacity. Parts up to 36" x 48" x 80" can be processed on our equipment.
Laser Ablation
In the past few years there has been need for the ability to produce round and shaped cooling holes in HPT hardware AFTER TBC coating. Hi-Tek's technical crew addressed this need and developed a Laser Ablation process that today is routinely utilized on production HPT Blades, Vanes, and various other HGP components.
