CAPABILITIES
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CAPABILITIES
- MATERIALS
- LASER CUTTING
- TOOLING
- METAL STAMPINGS
- LAMINATIONS
- CUSTOM ANNEALING
- MAGNETIC TESTING
- ASSEMBLIES
- BONDING
- LASER WELDING
- MOTOR CORES
- POWDER COATING
- MACHINING
- EQUIPMENT
- PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LAB
MATERIALS
Wingard Aerospace produces motor, transformer, & generator laminations from a variety of electrical steels & non-metallic materials.
Silicon Steels:
- ASTM A677-16(2023) Standard Specification for Nonoriented Electrical Steel Fully Processed Types
- ASTM 876-17e1 Standard Specification for Flat-Rolled, Grain-Oriented, Silicon-Iron, Electrical Steel, Fully Processed Types
- ASTM A1086-20 Standard Specification for Thin-Gauge Nonoriented Electrical Steel Fully Processed Types
Cobalt and Nickel Alloys:
- ASTM A753-21 Standard Specification for Wrought Nickel-Iron Soft Magnetic Alloys (UNS K94490, K94840, N14076, N14080)
- ASTM A801-21 Standard Specification for Wrought Iron-Cobalt High Magnetic Saturation Alloys (UNS R30005 and K92650)
- Hiperco 50 (ASTM A801 Alloy Type 1)
- High Permeability "49"® Alloy (ASTM A753-21 Alloy 2)
- HyMu "80"® Alloy (ASTM A753-21 Alloy 4)
- Vacodur ®49
LASER CUTTING
Wingard Aerospace produces custom laser cut laminations and end fibers for multiple applications.
Keep your productivity high with Wingard Aerospace’s in-house capabilities:
customized, high-quality, low-cost laser cut laminations resulting in rapid product development.
What You Can Expect
- In-house computerized laser-cutting machines dedicated to laminations
- Fast turnaround for prototypes and low-volume production
- In-stock materials: silicon steels, nickel and cobalt alloys, insulators, etc.
- Any shape capability, up to 46” diameter
- Controlled burr and recast layer
- Annealing option for better magnetic qualities
- Exacting standards, including close tolerance
- Optional lamination stacking
- No tooling costs
TOOLING
Affordable tooling. Precision stampings. Lightning-fast turnaround.
At Wingard Aerospace, we believe great tooling is the secret to delivering consistent, top-quality metal stampings and laminations every time.
That’s why we collaborate closely with your engineers to design and build custom tooling tailored to your exact needs — or keep your existing tools in peak condition with expert repairs and maintenance. With Wingard Aerospace, you get the precision and reliability your production demands, without the wait or the high costs.
Repair? Rebuild? Replace?
A new Wingard Aerospace designed compound tool may be more economical than repairing your old tool.
Lamination quality will be improved and lead time is normally faster.
Compound Tools
- Punch and die, wire EDM, made from top-grade steel
- Cost effective —a fraction of carbide progressive tooling costs
- High quality stamped parts — quickly
- Typical 4–6 week lead time; dependent upon capacity at time of order
METAL STAMPINGS
With over 60 years as the premier provider of precision stampings for a vast array of industries and OEMs, we have the experience you’ll need for specialized jobs. We are accomplished at stamping complex shapes from all types of materials, including electrical steels and high temperature alloys, such as Inconel™, in addition to plastics, soft copper or spring steel.
In-House Capabilities
- Shop capacity—11 presses, 30-300 Tons
- Materials—all metals, fibers and exotics, plastics, including Mylar™
- Piece size—up to 48”
- Thickness—.004” to .375”
- Quantities—500 to 500,000 pieces per run
- Secondary processes—machining, bonding, welding, assembly
LAMINATIONS
Wingard Aerospace offers high-precision stamped and laser-cut laminations for a wide range of applications — from aerospace to energy. Whether you need a single part or a million, you can expect exceptional consistency (within .0002″), minimal burr, and outstanding flatness. Laser-cut parts feature minimal or no recast layer or heat-affected zones, and in-house annealing enhances magnetic performance. All laminations arrive ready to stack, with no additional finishing required. Wingard Aerospace’s capabilities include motor, transformer, and generator laminations; bonded or welded cores; aerospace-grade electrical steel; motor end fibers; and a variety of insulators, separators, and end plates.
What You Can Expect
- Volumes—1 to 1,000,000 pieces
- Stamped laminations consistent within .0002” or better
- Exceptional flatness with minimal burr
- Laser cut laminations with minimal or no recast layer / heat affected zone
- Improved magnetic characteristics through in-house annealing
- Ready to stack out-of-the-box — no honing, filing or grinding needed
Wingard Aerospace’s Typical Lamination Products
- Motor laminations, transformer laminations, generator laminations
- Bonded or welded cores
- Electrical steel laminations for aerospace industry
- Motor end fibers
- Insulators and separators, teflon, mylar, etc
- Metal or copper end plates
CUSTOM ANNEALING
To help engineers achieve optimal motor performance, Wingard Aerospace fine-tunes its annealing processes.
We specialize in annealing laminations. Beyond standard stress-relief annealing of Silicon Iron and similar laminations, we anneal aerospace materials. For example, we can provide a pure, dry hydrogen atmosphere at special temperatures to balance strength and magnetics in laminations made from nickel or cobalt alloys. We can also apply a thin oxide layer to improve resistivity.
Magnetic properties of aerospace materials are improved during the annealing process. We also perform specialized magnetic testing to verify exact standards.
We verify the annealing process by performing sample testing according to ASTM standards. All test results are saved and reporting can be provided.
You can rely on Wingard Aerospace for the correct setup, equipment and controlled treatment atmosphere, whatever the selected material.
HEAT TREATING & MAGNETIC TESTING OF MOTOR LAMINATIONS
- Fine-tuned or customized annealing
- Magnetic properties improved and tested
- Optimized permeability, core loss and flux density
- Proper balance of strength versus magnetics
- Expertise in silicon steels, cobalt, and nickel alloys
- Technical assistance with Hiperco 50, HyMu 80, or Carpenter 49, or competing alloys
- Expertise to meet magnetic standards and deliver higher quality laminations
MAGNETIC TESTING
To ensure engineers achieve optimal motor performance, Wingard Aerospace provides specialized magnetic testing services tailored to the most demanding materials and applications.
Our magnetic testing verifies that laminations—whether standard Silicon Iron or advanced aerospace alloys like nickel and cobalt—meet precise magnetic property requirements. We use advanced equipment and procedures to measure magnetic characteristics accurately, ensuring materials perform as expected in real-world conditions.
All testing is performed according to ASTM standards, with thorough documentation and reporting provided for quality assurance and traceability. Whether validating aerospace-grade laminations or industrial motor cores, you can trust Wingard Aerospace for expert magnetic testing backed by the right setup, equipment, and technical expertise to support your project’s success.
Heat Treating & Magnetic Testing of Motor Laminations
- Fine-tuned or customized annealing
- Magnetic properties improved and tested
- Optimized permeability, core loss and flux density
- Proper balance of strength versus magnetics
- Expertise in silicon steels, cobalt, and nickel alloys
- Technical assistance with Hiperco 50, HyMu 80, or Carpenter 49, or competing alloys
- Expertise to meet magnetic standards and deliver higher quality laminations
ASSEMBLIES
Wingard Aerospace has the experience and in-house capability to create precision assemblies. With our in-house stamping, bonding, and machining services, we are vertically integrated to bring added value to your part.
Our engineering team can quickly develop custom assembly lines to meet your needs. Operations may include shaft insertion, sub-assembly, EDM, drilling, tapping, grinding, and more.
What You Can Expect
- Improved magnetics and motor efficiency
- “Out-of-the-box” winding—no need for honing, grinding, filing
- Best concentricity and alignment in the industry
- Extremely high-stacking factor
- Tight density, no gaps
- Improved rotor balance—minimal vibration and resonance
- Excellent for high RPM or sound sensitive applications
Capabilities / Processes
- Laser Weld
- Laser Etching
- Glue & Bond
- Machining
- Extensive approved supplier base to expand any process we do not have in-house
BONDING
Our bonding capabilities include precision adhesive bonding for laminations, mechanical assemblies, and specialty components. Using aerospace-approved materials, tightly controlled curing processes, and rigorous inspection protocols, we ensure consistent bond integrity and long-term structural stability. Through strict process controls and certified adhesive systems, our bonding operations enhance component strength, reduce mechanical stress, and deliver the reliable performance required for demanding aerospace and defense applications.
LASER WELDING
Our laser welding capabilities deliver precise, high-strength welds for complex aerospace and defense components. Using advanced laser technology, we achieve deep, accurate weld penetration with minimal heat-affected zones, reduced distortion, and exceptional repeatability. Supported by strict process controls and comprehensive inspection, our laser welding operations ensure consistent weld integrity and reliable performance in mission-critical environments.
MOTOR CORES
High-precision laminations make high-quality cores. Wingard Aerospace laminations make the highest quality stacks. We can also assemble cores from laser cut laminations, customer supplied laminations, or high-volume progressive die laminations.
All primary and secondary processes needed to make your motor, transformer, or generator cores are offered in-house.
What You Can Expect
- Improved magnetics and motor efficiency
- “Out-of-the-box” winding—no need for honing, grinding, filing
- Best concentricity and alignment in the industry
- Extremely high-stacking factor
- Tight density, no gaps
- Improved rotor balance—minimal vibration and resonance
- Excellent for high RPM or sound sensitive applications
Core Completion: In-House Capabilities
- Laser welding
- Machining or flat grinding
- Cylindrical grinding
- Shaft assembly
- Varnishing
- Powder coating
POWDER COATING
Wingard Aerospace specializes in electrostatic epoxy powder coating of armatures, stators, and all other shaped lamination cores.
Powder coating provides a continuous dielectric insulating layer with strong chemical and heat resistance to protect motor windings. From performance and cost perspectives, powder coating is often superior to plastic or paper slot liners.
At Wingard Aerospace, we typically offer 6500 HCT from Powder Technology, Inc., a High Cut-Through resistant, high dielectric strength blue epoxy coating. PTI’s 6500 HCT exceeds NASA outgassing standards, and can be used for stators, armatures, and other similar components.
In-House Powder Coating
- In-house electrostatic deposition and epoxy curing machines
- High quality control for dialectric insulation resistance and strength
- Specialized in high-performance motor and generator cores, rotors, stators, armatures, fields, and all other shaped lamination cores
- Fast turnaround
MACHINING
Our machining capabilities feature advanced CNC milling systems engineered for precision, repeatability, and efficiency. From complex geometries to tight-tolerance features, our CNC mills and experienced machinists ensure highly accurate, consistent results that meet the demanding requirements of aerospace and defense applications. Supported by robust quality controls and modern tooling, we deliver dependable performance from prototype through full-scale production.
EQUIPMENT
Wingard Aerospace’s state-of-the-art facility is equipped to handle a wide range of precision manufacturing needs, from forming and machining to finishing and quality control. Our capabilities include punch presses ranging from 5 to 300 tons, hydraulic presses up to 500 tons, advanced laser cutting systems, a laser welder, and specialized equipment such as vacuum bonding systems, curing ovens, fluidized bed powder coating, and annealing furnaces. We also operate machining centers, CNC lathes, wire EDM, and maintain a full in-house tool and die department. To ensure every component meets the highest standards, our quality control lab is equipped with magnetic and resistance testing systems, Excel and Keyence vision inspection systems, digitized microscopes, coordinate measuring machines, and optical comparators. This combination of advanced equipment and rigorous testing allows Wingard Aerospace to deliver consistent precision, reliability, and quality.
Manufacturing Equipment
- Punch presses–5 to 300 tons
- Hydraulic presses–up to 500 tons
- Laser cutting systems
- Laser welder
- Vacuum bonding systems & curing ovens
- Fluidized bed powder coating
- Annealing furnaces
- Machining centers, CNC lathes, wire EDM
- In-house tool & die department
Quality Control Equipment
- Magnetic and resistance testing capabilities
- Excel & Keyence Vision inspection systems
- Digitized microscopes
- Coordinate measuring machines
- Optical comparators
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LAB
Our state-of-the-art Product Development Lab replicates the full manufacturing capabilities of Wingard Aerospace’s production operations within an agile, engineering-focused environment. Purpose-built to accelerate innovation, the lab provides access to the same precision stamping, bonding, machining, and assembly technologies used in full-scale manufacturing. This allows our team to develop cutting-edge prototype motor cores, refine complex designs, and deliver comprehensive design-for-manufacturing support early in the development cycle.
By combining production-level capability with rapid, hands-on engineering collaboration, the Product Development Lab helps customers move from concept to manufacturable solution with speed, confidence, and technical excellence.
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