Providing integrated solutions and product advancements to Aerospace customers globally

Aerospace

The Aerospace division is making significant strides to become a full system solutions provider for Aerospace customers globally.

division covers a wide spectrum with expertise in crafting wiring harnesses for commercial jets and cruise ships, producing cabin harnesses for single-aisle aircraft, manufacturing aero-engine components, structural components, and sub-assemblies for all commercial aircraft programs.

To better serve customers both in India and overseas, the Aerospace division closely collaborates with other business divisions of Motherson and takes up greenfield and brownfield projects. Leveraging our global leadership in plastic technologies, the group specialises in developing thermoplastic parts and hybrid components. In the wiring harness segment, the division is recognised as a qualified source for machined components and sub-assemblies by major OEMs in the aerospace industry, continuously evolving to deliver cutting-edge solutions, particularly for aircraft interior components.

Certified to the highest quality management standards in the aerospace industry, the division’s key certifications include AS9100D, AS9100Rev D, and NACAP-certified unique processes and treatment facility.

Number of facilities
17
Number of countries
4

Metals

Machining & Sub Assembly

The division specialises in providing top-notch metal machining and sub-assembly services to meet the diverse needs of the aerospace industry. These capabilities make Motherson the preferred supplier for mass production with automation. The group is committed to meeting customers' demand for quality and efficiency.

  • With cutting-edge technology, the division is capable of complex machining of hard and soft metals with capabilities of up to 3 mts and complex mid-size parts using flexible manufacturing systems (FMS).
  • Excel in high-volume turn-mill precision parts
  • One Stop Shop for integration of complete systems, modules and assemblies
  • Ability to industrialise 1350+ parts/year

Tubes & Ducts

The division’s expertise extends to fabricating tubes and ducts for the aerospace industry.

  • Complex fabrications & assembly with state-of-the-art welding capabilities. The current bending capability is up to Ø45mm across materials, with planned increases up to Ø80mm
  • NADCAP-accredited welding processes ensure that the products meet the highest quality standards in the industry.
  • Ability to industrialise 300 unique parts/year

Surface Treatment

The Aerospace division has exceptional and unique surface treatment capabilities, setting a benchmark in the industry.

  • Expertise in surface treatment has been made possible by the fully automated and semi-automated lines.
  • The processes are both NADCAP accredited and customer-approved, providing high customer assurance.
  • The division has customer-specific process lines and a state-of-the-art laboratory and testing facility to ensure customers get the best possible results.
  • With planned automation in painting & expansion in hard chrome plating, PAA and other processes, the division is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the industry.

Sheet Metal

The division’s expertise extends to sheet metal forming for various commercial aircraft programs.

  • The division's current sheet metal capabilities include routing, rolling, and bending.
  • Planned expansion in Rubber Press, Stretch Forming and setting up heat treatment processes will help handle even the most complex aerospace requirements.
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Electrical Wiring & Interconnection Systems (EWIS)

The Aerospace division leverages the collective capabilities of the Motherson Group, harnessing synergies across its extensive product portfolio to deliver integrated EWIS solutions. This collaborative approach enhances the division's competitive edge and ensures the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and best practices.

The division manufactures wiring harnesses for commercial aircraft and land systems with complexities ranging from simple to complex harnesses with multiple branches for premier global OEMs located in Europe, North America, and India.

Production facility with dedicated and segregated shop floor setup for flying and non-flying categories. This strategic setup ensures adherence to stringent safety standards. It facilitates optimised workflow management, enhancing overall efficiency and enabling this division to offer its clients the best-in-class delivery, quality, and experience.

The facilities can handle high mix - low to high volume requirements suited for evolving industry demands.

The division has expertise in the following areas:

  • Built to Print (BTP) wiring harness
  • Built to Specification (BTS) wiring harness
  • Manufacturing of electro-mechanical assemblies

Process Capabilities:

  • Laser marking of wires for precision and accuracy
  • Manual and automatic testing of cable assemblies to ensure quality and reliability

Certifications/Compliance:

  • AS9100 D
  • ISO 9001
  • MSME
  • IPC/
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
  • ISO 17025
  • NIST 800-171

Software used:

  • Capital XC
  • CATIA V5
  • Harnware
  • Unigraphics
  • CREO
  • Zuken

Solutions offered:

  • Design and manufacturing of complete wiring harness
  • Alternate solutions
  • Re-engineering and obsolescence solutions
  • reduction solutions

Plastics & Interiors

Motherson is a leading full-systems solutions provider of plastic parts and interiors focusing on the Aerospace segment. It offers end-to-end services from concept development and design to mass production and delivery. The group’s expertise in multiple polymer processing technologies enables it to develop cost-optimised products with the highest quality standards and innovative and sustainable solutions.

Some of the expertise of Motherson's Aerospace division in plastics and interiors include:

Materials:

Plastics

  • PPS
  • PEEK
  • PC
  • Polyamide
  • POM
  • TPE/ TPR/ TPV
  • Poly Propylene
  • PPSU
  • Polymer Composites (Carbon and Glass Filled Composites with filling up to 60%)

Elastomers

  • Natural Rubber
  • Epi Chloro Hydrin
  • Ethylene Propylene Dine Methylene
  • Styrene Butadiene Rubber
  • Acrylo Nitrile Butadiene Rubber
  • Fluoro Carbon Rubber
  • Hydrogenated NBR
  • Acrylic Rubbers

Processes:

Moulding processes

  • Injection Molding (20 tons to 2000 tons. Over 1000 injection moulding machines across sites in India)
  • Vacuum Forming
  • Blow Molding
  • Extrusion (For Elastomers)

Bonding Processes

  • Metal to Polymer bonded parts, Insert Molding
  • Polymer to Elastomer bonded parts
  • Metal to Elastomer bonded parts

Testing:

  • ISO 17025 Certified laboratories to test material, functional and environmental tests
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