Metal-Matrix-Composites for Lighter Weight Designs
Our Company
DWA Aluminum Composites USA, Inc. is a producer of ceramic particulate reinforced, powder-metallurgy based Aluminum Metal-Matrix-Composites (Al MMCs). We operate a fully equipped, serial production manufacturing facility that satisfies a growing number of demanding aerospace, defense and industrial applications. With over 40 years of Al MMC manufacturing experience, the last 20 as a serial raw material and parts producer, DWA-USA’s sole focus is to provide its customers with the highest quality aluminum and ceramic particulate reinforcement compositions tailored to outperform conventional metallics and organic matrix composites. DWA-USA has more Al MMCs in service than any other producer, with each fielded application providing the end-user with acquisition or life-cycle cost improvement.
Our 40 Year History Of Engineered Powder Metallurgy Excellence
DWA Aluminum Composites USA will consistently provide world-class Aluminum Metal-Matrix-Composite products that meet or exceed the requirements of our valued customers. We will actively pursue quality improvements through programs that enable each employee to do their job right the first time and every time.
1977
Fundamental research launched for ceramic particulate reinforced aluminum (Al MMCs)
1985
Beryllium replacement parts for Trident II Missile become first Al MMC defense application
1987
U2 spy plane begins flying Al MMC electronic equipment racking, replacing carbon fiber composite
1989
Defense Production Act Title II program awarded to expand US industrial base for Al MMCs
1995
6092/SiC/17.5p Al MMC selected by Pratt & Whitney for PW4000 engine fan exit guide vanes, the first commercial aerospace application for Al MMCs
1996
6092/SiC/17.5p becomes first Al MMC chosen by the USAF for F-16 Fighting Falcon service life extension
1998
2009/SiC/15p rotating part forgings become first Al MMC used for “safety-of-flight” parts on helicopter main rotors
2000
DWA-USA begins the development of nano-crystalline Al and Al MMC products based on cryomilling
2015
6092/SiC/25p Al MMC selected by Sikorsky for S-97 and SB>1 Defiant helicopter bearing liners
2016
DWA-USA begins the commercial sale of nano-scale aluminum
2017
DWA-USA Al MMC production for fielded applications exceeds 1,000,000 lbs
Commitment To Quality
DWA-USA has more critical, structural components in service than any other Al MMC manufacturer in the world. This speaks to our commitment to total quality and customer satisfaction. Our AS9100 D/ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System (QMS) assures that rigidly controlled, “frozen” processing is maintained for all primary and secondary processes.
Our Technology
Research And New Product Development
DWA-USA offers its customers a broad range of Aluminum MMC products encompassing commercial, full-scale production, as well as innovative engineering process development for new aluminum composites and advanced monolithic aluminum alloys. From billet to cost-effective final product, we work with your team to build the entire supply-chain using the available, global metalworking infrastructure.
Aluminum Metal-Matrix-Composites
DWA-USA Al MMCs are based on a proprietary powder metallurgy process of blending, vacuum degassing and hot pressing. The conventional, secondary metalworking processes of extrusion, forging and rolling are employed to create a wide variety of semi-finished and finished product forms. Improved, isotropic strength- and stiffness-to-weight and fatigue resistance are the key distinguishing features of Al MMCs compared to legacy aerospace aluminum alloys. DWA-USA Al MMCs are in their third decade as a serial production, advanced aluminum alloy for a growing number of demanding aerospace and defense applications.
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Phone Number
818.998.1504Address
21100 Superior St
Chatsworth,
CA
91311