Airforce Airguns Factory Tour

Published on October 4, 2017
Duration: 10:02

This video provides an in-depth look at the Airforce Airguns factory in Fort Worth, Texas, showcasing their 'hard-use' air rifles. The tour, led by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, details the manufacturing process from raw materials like Lothar Walther barrels to CNC machining, surface finishing, assembly, and final testing. It highlights the brand's commitment to quality and durability in their American-made products.

Quick Summary

Airforce Airguns manufactures 'hard-use' air rifles in Fort Worth, Texas, emphasizing durability for hunting and shooting. The process includes using German Lothar Walther barrels, precision CNC machining of aluminum extrusions, meticulous surface finishing via tumbling and blasting, followed by anodizing or bluing, and rigorous testing before shipping.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Airforce Airguns
  2. 01:25Raw Materials and Barrels
  3. 02:43Aluminum Extrusions
  4. 03:39CNC Machining and Quality Control
  5. 04:44Surface Finishing and Anodizing
  6. 05:33Anodizing and Bluing
  7. 06:20Assembly and Serial Numbering
  8. 07:42Testing and Shipping

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Airforce Airguns' products 'hard-use'?

Airforce Airguns designs their rifles to be durable tools for hunting and shooting, not toys. This 'hard-use' philosophy is reflected in their manufacturing process, which emphasizes robust materials like Lothar Walther barrels and precision CNC machining, ensuring reliability under demanding conditions.

Where are Lothar Walther barrels for Airforce Airguns made?

The high-quality Lothar Walther barrels used by Airforce Airguns are imported from Germany. These barrels are manufactured to Airforce's specific requirements, contributing significantly to the accuracy and performance of their air rifles.

How does Airforce Airguns ensure quality in their manufacturing?

Quality control is paramount at Airforce Airguns. They use precision CNC machining with 'hero pieces' to verify tolerances, conduct thorough surface preparation before finishing, and test every rifle for function and accuracy at their indoor range before shipping.

What finishing processes are used on Airforce Airgun receivers and barrels?

After machining and surface preparation (tumbling and blasting), Airforce Airguns' receivers are typically anodized in black or blue. Simultaneously, the Lothar Walther barrels undergo a bluing process to provide corrosion resistance and a finished appearance.

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