New Delhi: Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art aerospace fasteners manufacturing facility at its Hyderabad plant, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s indigenous defence and aerospace production ecosystem.
The facility was inaugurated by Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence, in the presence of MIDHANI CMD S.V.S. Narayana Murty and other senior officials.
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Installed
The newly commissioned unit is equipped with modern, fully automated systems designed for high-precision production, including:
- Warm and hot head forging machines
- Thread rolling machines
- Fillet rolling machines
These advanced technologies enable efficient manufacturing of high-quality aerospace-grade fasteners.
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Production of High-Performance Aerospace Fasteners
The facility will produce a wide range of specialised fasteners used in critical aerospace applications, including:
- High-strength steel fasteners for extreme conditions
- Titanium fasteners with superior strength-to-weight ratio
- Superalloy fasteners for high-temperature and corrosive environments
These components are essential for defence aircraft, missiles, and space systems.
Focus on Quality, Testing and Traceability
MIDHANI emphasized strict quality control throughout the production process. The facility includes advanced testing and inspection capabilities such as:
- Proof load testing
- Thread profiling
- Magnetic particle inspection
- Coating evaluation
- End-to-end material traceability
The entire production process, from raw material melting to finished goods, is carried out in-house to ensure high reliability.
Strengthening India’s Defence Self-Reliance
The facility is aligned with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aiming to reduce dependence on imports in critical defence components.
The unit also operates under oversight from defence inspection agencies, including DGAQA, the Indian Navy, and missile programme authorities, ensuring compliance with stringent defence standards.
Future Growth Through R&D and Innovation
MIDHANI stated that it will continue to invest in research and development while focusing on customer-centric solutions. The company aims to build long-term partnerships in the aerospace and defence sectors by delivering customised, high-performance materials.
About MIDHANI
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence engaged in the production of special steels, superalloys, titanium alloys, and other advanced materials. The company plays a key role in supporting India’s aerospace, nuclear, and defence sectors with high-performance metallurgical solutions.
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