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Strategic Business Unit

Combustion Systems

Description

Doncasters Combustion Systems Division manufactures highly engineered turbine engine ready components and systems for the power generation and aerospace industries. We can provide OEM customers with "one stop shopping" for their combustion system components and high temperature needs. We are committed to the long term success of our customers. We believe in value-added partnerships where we work with the customer's design team to solve complex design and manufacturing challenges. Additionally, we continue to support our customers during all the phases of the product's lifecycle – from research and development, during production, and later in field service support for repair and overhaul. The Combustion Systems Division has strategic manufacturing locations in the United States in Indiana, Illinois and California as well as in the UK.

The MECO Operation is located in a modern 65,000 sq ft. facility in east central Illinois (75 miles west of Indianapolis) and has served the aerospace and turbine engine industries for more than 50 years. Our goal is to be the customer-preferred supplier of precision metal fabrications and machined components by offering best-in-class technology, cost-effective solutions and excellence in customer service. MECO pioneered the use of flying optic laser processing in combustion manufacturing as well as led in the industry in development of laser drilling precision, shallow-angle cooling holes. MECO offers a broad range of services including many secondary operations that can save you valuable time and money. MECO is ISO9001:2000, AS9100:2001 and NADCAP certified and our FAA repair station number is ME6R179J.

Materials

Nickel and cobalt based superalloys
Titanium alloys
Stainless and alloy steel fabrications
Stainless steels
Castings, forgings and solid bar
Aluminum alloys

Principal markets

Industrial gas turbine
Aerospace
Aerospace derived industrial gas turbines
Marine

Capacity

High alloy steel sheet metal forming to 3/8” thickness.
Sheet metal fabrications to 48" diameter
Machining to 40"
Spin Forms to 1/8" thickness
Diameter to 48"

Technology

Manufacturer of complex fabricated metal components and assemblies specializing in high temperature and corrosion resistant alloys. Pioneered use of flying optic laser processing and led the industry in development of laser drilling of precision shallow-angle cooling holes.

Also manufacturer of complex detail components used in assemblies and fabricated products such as engine combustors, turbine engine inlets and exhaust components, and augmentor liners.
Complete CAD support for product development
Robotic welding
CNC turning and machining
Multi-axis laser processing
Air flow pressure testing
Certified Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) capabilities
Manual and CNC spinning

Facilities

Wide range of sheet metal forming and fabricating equipment
Hydraulic forming
Shear brakes and roll forming machines
CO2 laser cutting: 5 axis 36” x 60” x 24”
Laser drilling and welding: 8 LaserDyne YAG lasers
Robotic and manual TIG welding
Multi-axis CNC precision machining
Horizontal and Vertical CNC precision turning
Special Processes and Capabilities
Heat treat vacuum furnace facilities
Photo-resist masking and electro-chemical milling
Wide range of sheet metal forming equipment
Hydraulic press forming: Up to 150 tons
Spin forming: CNC 48” diameter up to 0.250” thick; Manual 72” diameter up to 0.090” thick
Shear brakes and roll forming machines
CNC precision machining: 4 axis to 44 inches
CNC precision milling to 48 inches
NDT inspection facilities:
X-ray
CMM , FPI
CMM and Comparator

Accreditations

Certifications: ISO 9001.2000, AS 9100.2004, NADCAP – Non Destructive Testing, NADCAP – Heat Treat, NADCAP – Welding/Brazing, NADCAP – Non Convention Machining (ECM), NADCAP – Laser
OEM approvals: Siemens Power Systems, Solar Gas Turbine, Hamilton Sundstrand, Rolls-Royce, Teledyne, FAA repair station number is ME6R179J