GKN Aerospace Engine Products

Finished Product of an Industrial Gas Turbine Blisk after the ECM process

Products ::: Blisks/IBRs/Impellers

GKN Aerospace Engine Products leads the industry in manufacturing blisks/IBRs. Depending on the specified geometry, we produce blisks/IBRs through our ECM technology and high-speed 5-axis machining, providing the greatest combination of product quality and speed for your application.

Manufacturing blisks/IBRs by ECM yields a number of benefits including:

	Highly complex shapes
	Closer blade spacing
	Smoother surface
	Tighter tolerances
	Manufacture of long, thin airfoils
	Negligible variation and unmatched component consistency
	ECM works equally well on all metals, regardless of hardness

Sometimes, more effective manufacturing of blisks/IBRs/impellers can be accomplished through
a combination of 5-axis machining, ECM and CNC turning. The deciding factors on which technology
we use are the geometry of the part, material, and volume. Our extensive experience and advanced computer-integrated equipment allow rapid turnaround of high quality components. Our ability
to manufacture production quantities of blisks/IBRs is completed by our assembly/balancing capabilities, providing our customers with a one-stop shop, delivering engine-ready kits or modules right to your assembly line.

5-axis expertise of blisk/impellers