Aerospace Capabilities

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Introduction
Arrow Gear Company, established in 1947, is renowned for producing high precision gears for the aerospace industry. Their products are used in various aircraft, including Boeing, Lockheed, and Sikorsky models.

Commitment to Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Arrow Gear focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction by improving manufacturing processes, reducing waste, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products at competitive prices. They employ a philosophy of continuous process improvement and utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) to maintain high standards.

Technological Advancements
The company invests in state-of-the-art equipment, such as the Oerlikon opal 420 Grinder and Gleason Phoenix machines, to produce precision gears efficiently. This commitment to technology ensures they meet the demanding requirements of aerospace gears with close tolerances and unique load-bearing capabilities.

In-House Heat Treating
Arrow Gear is one of the few companies with in-house heat treating capabilities, essential for producing high-quality aerospace gears. Their facilities are approved by major aerospace companies and meet standards like NADCAP and MIL-H-6875.

Quality Standards and Certifications
Arrow Gear adheres to stringent quality standards, earning certifications such as ISO9001-2000, AS9100-2001, and NADCAP. Their ongoing process improvement strategy focuses on refining manufacturing processes to enhance product and service quality.

Employee Training and Development
The company attributes its success to the dedication of well-trained employees, who are integral to maintaining high standards in gear manufacturing and customer service.

Conclusion
Arrow Gear Company continues to set industry standards through its commitment to quality, technological advancement, and customer satisfaction, ensuring its position as a leader in aerospace gear manufacturing.

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untitled table.main {} tr.row {} td.cell {} div.block {} div.paragraph {} .font0 { font:11.00pt "Times New Roman", serif; } Since its inception in 1947, Arrow Gear Company has continued to build a solid reputation for quality, service and reliability. From the very beginning, Arrow has provided high precision spur, helical and bevel gears that meet the rapidly changing and demanding requirements unique to the aerospace industry. Arrow's major goal is to increase customer satisfaction by improving the manufacturing process, eliminating waste, and delivering a quality product on time at a competitive...

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untitled table.main {} tr.row {} td.cell {} div.block {} div.paragraph {} .font0 { font:11.00pt "Times New Roman", serif; } Arrow Gear's process improvement philosophy endeavors to prevent rather than solve problems. Consistency and economy are realized through the use of modern equipment and a comprehensive employee training program. Extensive computer integration gives us the flexibility to network all information systems, provides traceability and reduces lead time and tooling costs. As an industry leader, we are dedicated to developing and initiating innovative changes throughout the manufacturing...

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untitled table.main {} tr.row {} td.cell {} div.block {} div.paragraph {} .font0 { font:11.00pt "Times New Roman", serif; } While existing equipment continues to perform with a high degree of accuracy, Arrow's commitment to superior quality and productivity is evidenced by the acquisition of new state-of-the-art equipment. The addition of an Oerlikon opal 420 Spur and Helical Grinder, a Gleason Phoenix 250 HC Cutting Machine and a Gleason Phoenix 400 PG Grinder, coupled with a Hofler CNC Gear Checker gives Arrow Gear the ability to more cost-effectively produce small and medium size quantities...

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untitled table.main {} tr.row {} td.cell {} div.block {} div.paragraph {} .font0 { font:11.00pt "Times New Roman", serif; } Arrow Gear is one of few gear manufacturing companies possessing the capability to perform in-house heat treating. We believe complete control of the heat treating process is essential to consistently produce high quality precision aerospace gears. Our heat treating processing has been approved by most of the major aerospace companies. Professional metallurgists oversee the operation of the modern heat treating facility and fully-equipped laboratory. Arrow Gear's in-process...

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untitled table.main {} tr.row {} td.cell {} div.block {} div.paragraph {} .font0 { font:11.00pt "Times New Roman", serif; } Ongoing Process Improvement is more than a slogan. It is at the heart of everything Arrow Gear does to ensure customer satisfaction. Through stringent quality standards, Arrow Gear has established a reputation for meeting or exceeding customer requirements and earned quality approvals including ISO9001-2000, AS9100-2001 and NADCAP. Arrow Gear's implementation strategy aims at achieving one broad unending objective - continual refinement of the manufacturing process to improve...

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Aerospace Capabilities

Aerospace Capabilities

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