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Material Shortage in the Aerospace Industry
In the aerospace industry there are an array of materials used to manufacture components that can withstand high heat and high stress. The main issues stem from the requirement for very specific materials for flight critical components. The three most sought after materials are, magnesium, superalloys and high-performance plastics line Ultem (Bisson, 2019). The manufacturing process utilizing these materials can be extremely extensive and requires expert machining skills and experience. This limits the availability of the materials required, and because the materials take time and experience to manufacture them, they will often take more time to procure. This research paper will discuss the raw material shortage that the aerospace industry is experiencing and what the industry is doing to combat this issue. This paper will also discuss alternate materials which can be manufacture more effective and efficiently. It will conclude with a professional recommendation and ideas for the future. References
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Research and Markets. (2020, June 4). Global Market for Raw Materials in the Aerospace Industry, 2025. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/06/04/2043466/0/en/Global-Market-
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