Aerospace
Aerospace machining is frequently characterized by the tight tolerances and hard-to-machine metals typical of aircraft engine components, as well as the complex contours typical of both turbine blade forms and the aerostructural components making up a plane’s form. Because machined contours are so typical, five-axis machining is routine in this sector, include large-travel five-axis machine tools able to accommodate the largest aircraft structural components. Materials typical of aerospace machining include lightweight aluminum for structural members; hard and temperature-resistant metals including titanium and Inconel alloys for engine parts; and carbon-fiber composites that are both hard and lightweight for outer skins. Along with large five-axis machines, turn-mill machines and precision grinders are among the high-value machine tools routinely used in this sector.
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Ingersoll Machine Tools and Innse-Berardi Platform Targets Faster Machining of Complex Aerospace Workpieces
Innse-Berardi and Ingersoll Machine Tools introduce the IBPMax S, a next-generation horizontal machining platform engineered for high-speed milling of large structural aluminum aerospace components.
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Rego-Fix Toolholding Systems Provide Swiss-Precision Accuracy, Repeatability
IMTS 2026: Rego-Fix Tool Corp. showcases its ER collet and PowRgrip toolholding system to support high-performance machining across motorsports, aerospace, automotive and medical sectors.
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LK Metrology Bridge-Type CMMs Enable Precise Measurement of Large, Heavy Components
LK Metrology’s Maxima and Maxima R ranges of CMMs are designed for large, complex quality control applications in industries such as aerospace and energy.
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LK Metrology Blue Laser Scanner Enhances Inspection Accuracy
LK Metrology’s L100NX scanner with advanced blue laser technology offers precision and efficiency for aerospace and automotive applications.
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Materials Distributor Diversifies with Additive Manufacturing Production Business Within a Business
Howco Additive exists within a corporate structure built around distributing large metal products like oilfield pipelines, but is finding a way forward in 3D printing that branches into part production for hypersonics, aerospace and more.
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United Grinding Partners With MDI Machine Tools to Expand Texas Distribution
United Grinding North America collaborates with MDI Machine Tools to bring advanced grinding and machining solutions to key Texas industries like aerospace and automotive.
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Latest Products
Sandvik Coromant Solid End Mill Enhances Profiling Efficiency
Sandvik Coromant’s Coromill Plura Barrel end mill is designed for high process security and significant cycle time reductions in aerospace and other high-demand sectors.
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Kennametal Tooling System Provides Effective Machining at High Speeds
BTKV30 is a tooling system designed specifically for small-parts machining in industries such as aerospace, medical, oil and gas, transportation and general engineering.
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Greenleaf End Mills Optimize Machining Stability
Capstone-360 end mills are well suited for machining HRSAs, cast iron and hardened steel materials for the aerospace, oil and gas, power generation and medical industries.
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SW North America Open House Showcases Advanced Machining Solutions
SW North America hosts its 2025 Open House at its Michigan headquarters, featuring live demonstrations of the BA 322i and BA Space3 machining centers with a focus on medical and aerospace applications.
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Kennametal Enhances High-Performance Drill Lineup
The KenDrill HPR Solid Carbide Long Length Drills lineup is well suited for aerospace, transportation, general engineering, energy and earthworks shops seeking increased wear resistance, toughness and durability.
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Grob Systems to Host Machining, Automation Technology Event
Grob’s event brings together 21 industry partners for informative seminars and live machining demonstrations highlighting machining strategies for optimizing the production of complex aerospace, medical and mold/die parts.
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How Small Machine Shops Can Fight Supply Chain Problems
Supply chain disruptions are still presenting challenges in manufacturing. This article examines the effects on aerospace, automotive and medical industries. It also covers ways that machine shops can be successful securing work despite the challenges created by the supply chain.
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A Small CNC Machine Shop’s Journey to CMMC
Achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) — soon to be required to do work for the U.S. government — takes time and money. This 10-person shop takes us through some of the challenges it has faced and lessons it has learned on its CMMC voyage.
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What’s Ahead for the U.S. Metalworking Economy?
Although previously robust, the U.S. metalworking economy has softened in recent months. However, the overall outlook remains strong. Even a possible 2023 recession does not appear to be an obstacle to continued growth over the next few years.
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4 Considerations for Aerospace Component Cleaning
These pointers for aerospace cleaning can help companies understand best practices, safety and determining part cleanliness.
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Cutting Tool Insert Options for Turning HRSA Materials
Consideration of the types of tools used to turn heat-resistant super alloys commonly used for aerospace components is a necessary part of developing an effective machining process for those materials.
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Precision Laser Measuring in a Grinding Machine
This laser measurement technology inside a grinding machine presents numerous advantages including noncontact, multiple-diameter measurement with no mechanical setup required.
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