The quality of aircraft materials is essential for the aircraft ability to function efficiently. If the materials are not up to standard, this could be a huge safety hazard. When working with aircraft material, there are a few factors that need to be considered. Here are 3 things to remember when working with aircraft materials:
Strength
When performing maintenance on aircraft materials, it is important to remember the strength of the weld. These welds need to be strong enough to withstand the force, as well as the heat that it will be subjected to when the aircraft is in the air. Strength is a very important factor as weak spots will melt and warp, which could cause major problems with the performance of the aircraft.
Seamless welding
The welds performed on any aircraft materials need to be seamless. There cannot be any discontinuities such as gaps within the weld as this would allow air to escape causing a drop in pressure. The pressure of the aircraft needs to be contained in order for it to function efficiently. It is important to perform quality welds tests after the maintenance has been conducted on aircraft materials.
Techniques
Another important factors to consider when working with aircraft materials is that there are many different welding techniques that can be used. The technique of choice will be determined by the thickness of the material, the area in which the certain materials will be used and the type of joint in question. Not only will the technique be determined by these factors, but the procedure will be too.