Precision Manufacturing Services
Production schedules don't wait for capacity problems. When your turbine components need processing and your equipment is maxed out, delays cost money. We run a dedicated job shop designed specifically for gas turbine parts.
Benefits of Outsourcing to Process Experts
- Rapid turnaround when internal queues back up
- No capital investment in specialized equipment
- Expertise with difficult materials and complex geometries
- Scalable capacity that flexes with your volume
- Quality documentation that meets aerospace and power generation standards
- Fixed costs stay fixed while we handle the variables
- Experience shows up in surface finish, dimensional control, and fewer rejected parts
The gas turbine service market jumped from $21 billion in 2024 to projections of $67 billion by 2030. That growth creates processing bottlenecks across the supply chain. Miss a deadline on turbine components and entire power plants sit idle.
Our Manufacturing Process
- Parts arrive and go straight into inspection
- Verify dimensions, check material certs, and photograph existing conditions
- You get a report before processing starts
- Program operations using Roboticom systems for quick setup
- Complex paths simulated before touching actual parts
- Processing runs with real time monitoring
- Automated cells track forces, speeds, and quality indicators
- Final inspection uses coordinate measuring equipment
- Receive dimensional reports, surface finish data, and complete documentation
Speed without mistakes requires systems. Full traceability from raw part to finished component.
Complete Precision Processing Services
Abrasive Waterjet Cutting
- Complex profiles in superalloys without heat or mechanical stress
- Trim cast components and pierce holes in inaccessible locations
- Clean edges that often require no secondary finishing
- Tolerances hold within 0.005 inches on most geometries
- Material thickness from thin sheet up to several inches
- Inconel, Hastelloy, titanium, stainless steels
Coating Stripping and Removal
- Selective removal preserves base metal eliminating degraded coatings
- No harsh chemicals or substrate erosion
- Works on blades, vanes, and combustion hardware
- Turnaround beats traditional methods by 40 to 60 percent
- Parts that took a week now finish in days
- Critical speed during turbine overhauls
Robotic Polishing and Sanding
- Force feedback maintains exact polishing pressure across complex contours
- Robot follows programmed paths with micrometer repeatability
- Surface roughness stays within specification part after part
- Thermal barrier coatings finished to optimal surface profiles
- Hit tight Ra values that impact aerodynamic performance consistently
Weld Blending and Edge Finishing
- Robotic blending follows weld beads with controlled material removal
- Results look like original casting with no witness lines
- Smooth transitions that pass NDT inspection
- Edge breaks to specification: chamfers, radii, per your drawings
- Deburring removes sharp edges that complicate handling
Looking for equipment? Our automated process solutions build the same robotic cells we use in our facility.
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Forged Path Automation delivers robotic automation solutions and precision manufacturing services to critical
sectors where gas turbine performance drives operations. Our expertise spans the complete turbine
ecosystem from aerospace to power generation.
Why Turbine Manufacturers Trust Our Job Shop
- We only process gas turbine components, no job shop distractions
- Equipment, tooling, and expertise center on what you need done
- Specialization translates to faster quotes, shorter lead times, fewer quality issues
- Roboticom robotic systems give us flexibility traditional automation can't match
- Programming happens in minutes, tool changes occur automatically
- One cell handles multiple part families without expensive changeovers
- Documentation comes standard, not as an upcharge
- Material certs, process parameters, inspection data, photos with every order
The global waterjet equipment market sits around $1.4 billion and grows at 5 to 6 percent annually. The gas turbine coatings market exceeded $2.3 billion in 2025 and polishing represents a critical post process step.
Industry Trends Driving Outsourcing Demand
The global gas turbine market exceeded $21 billion in 2024, now stands over $22 billion in 2025, and expects to increase beyond $34 billion by 2033. That sustained growth pressures internal capacity at manufacturing facilities across the industry.
The thermal spray equipment market surpassed $12 billion in 2024 with forecasts approaching $19 billion by decade end. More turbine components get coated, meaning more parts need post coat finishing. That processing represents a natural outsourcing target for companies focused on core coating operations.
Labor shortages compound capacity constraints. And of course, skilled technicians remain hard to find. Training takes months and turnover disrupts production. Outsourcing specialized operations reduces dependence on scarce talent. Internal teams focus on activities that differentiate your business.
Quality requirements intensify across aerospace and power generation sectors. Customers demand tighter tolerances, better surface finishes, and complete traceability. Meeting those standards requires investment in measurement equipment, process controls, and quality systems.
Partner With Manufacturing Experts
- Send us parts that challenge your current process
- We demonstrate what our systems can do
- Transparent pricing and realistic lead times
- Honest assessment of what we can and cannot do
- Complete quality documentation with every order
- Scalable capacity from prototype to production volumes
- Fast turnaround that keeps your schedules intact
- Processing expertise you can depend on
Gas turbine manufacturers want reliable partners who consistently meet deadlines and specifications regardless of equipment limitations or capacity constraints. Our facility specializes exclusively in turbine component processing using the same advanced robotic technology we integrate for our automation customers.