Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Power drive gear systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft are as essential as the combustor that creates the thrust for the engine… the “brain” behind the brawn. We recognize this level of importance, driving us to new heights of performance through advances in manufacturing using continuous improvement and lean principles. We fully understand our customers’ needs, wants and expectations, and strive to exceed them all.
Our Goal
Aero Gear’s primary goal as the provider of choice for aerospace gear systems is to use our unmatched gearmaking expertise to provide our customers with a superior product and creative solutions.
Excellence. Expertise. Experience.
State-of-the-Art Facilities & Processes
The overall majority of our Lean Flow processing is conducted within our modern climate controlled 100,000 sq. ft. facility, including unique gear processing equipment such as vacuum carburization, gas quenching, superfinishing, balancing, and non-destructive testing. This enables us to offer significantly shorter lead times, excellent quality control, with greater efficiencies and improved customer service.
This performance return and our ability to meet demanding requirements in both the engineering and manufacturing processes, has led to strong partnerships with both major engine manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers.
Aero Gear’s Journey Towards Excellence
Since its founding in 1982, Aero Gear has developed strong relationships with industry leading OEM’s and customers in support of the production of aerospace gears and gearbox systems.
Aero Gear started machining gear teeth to assist OEM gear manufacturers and progressed to manufacturing complete detail gears in house. Today we specialize in carburized and hardened complex gears for our gearbox assemblies and spare details to our global customers.
We have developed a reputation for excellent quality, strong gear expertise and the application of lean philosophy in our manufacturing processes.
Our Four Unique Advantages
Assembly Expertise
Focused expertise in Aerospace Power Drive geared assembly systems and details.
Lean Leader
Highly responsive, high tech, lean leader in the Global Aerospace Market.
In-house Process
Masters in the science of heat treatment and precision grinding.
Gold Supplier
Repeatedly recognized as an Elite and Gold Supplier by our customers such as Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky and RTX.
Our Core Values
Quality & Certifications
Aero Gear is committed to comply with all requirements and continually improve the quality and flow of our products through teamwork, cooperation and the development of our people.
We have all of the credentials and certifications needed to support any build-to-print or design activity required by the aerospace industry.
Aero Gear Milestones
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Aero Gear Founded
The company started out building a reputation putting gears and splines on other suppliers’ parts.
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Complete Gear Production
Began build to print manufacturing of complete gears, and shortly after established in-house heat treat capability.
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Full Gearbox Assembly
Aero Gear began assembling complete gearboxes for both military and commercial use.
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Conversion to Lean
Transitioned the factory from departments to flow lines, in a complete overhaul of the factory layout.
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New Modular Assembly Room
Introduced a new advanced production gearbox assembly room and testing capabilities.
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In-house Vacuum Carburization
Established in-house vacuum carburization and gas quenching capabilities, supported by advanced simulation technology.
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Building Expansion to Support Fan Drive Product
Expansion of the facility to over 100,000 sq ft in order to support a new fan drive department.
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Gearbox Milestone
Achieved a new milestone of 10,000 Gearboxes shipped.