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Solar Atmospheres, RTI Intl. Metals enter into supply agreement

Solar Atmospheres of Western PA, located in Hermitage, Pa., has signed a long-term agreement with RTI Intl. Metals Inc., Pittsburgh.

Solar will provide the services of vacuum heat treating, vacuum creep forming, and fluorescent liquid penetrant inspection (NDT) of structural titanium components manufactured by RTI for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. RTI, as the lead integrator among the multiple supply chain partners, will extrude, machine, and assemble the finished titanium components used for the seat tracks in the floor structure of the 787.