Increase efficiency in hole production When it comes to hole production there is no doubt that combination tools featuring drilling, chamfering and counterboring offer productivity benefits by delivering shorter in-cut times and elimination of tool…
Walter and Schunk Intec combine to provide wing rib machining solution Walter GB joined forces with workholding specialist Schunk Intec recently to host a customer innovation day to showcase best-in-class 5-axis aerospace machining at the Knowledge Transfer Centre in Sheffield. A…
Walter keeps users in the groove with new Cut MX and GX34 tools Tooling expert Walter GB has announced two new multi-edge tool systems to add to its range of products for grooving and parting off – the Walter Cut MX, with four…
New damped CoroBore 825 improves security and productivity Cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant is releasing a new generation CoroBore 825 damped fine-boring tool. The system makes use of Silent Tools technology, with dampers dimensioned specifically…
Gewefa wins record breaking order for aerospace application Corsham-based Gewefa UK, has secured its biggest single order for grinding arbors, along with a large quantity of collet chucks for use with newly commissioned Magerle MFP 100 high productivity…
Moving and a grooving Sandvik Coromant reveals how its new CoroCut grooving tools and inserts are set to meet the demands for the robust machining of the small, yet challenging features of aero engine…
Kennametal introduces its Mill 4-12KT tangential shoulder milling Kennametal has announced its new Mill 4-12KT, the next generation of tangential shoulder mills, producing high quality floor surface finishes for nearly all steel and cast iron applications. “The Mill…
Mitsubishi Materials unveils new six-flute conical taper barrel end mills VQ, the latest series of end mills from Mitsubishi Materials has been further expanded to include an innovative new six-flute, conical taper barrel type. This latest addition has been specially…
Forging links for a competitive future Charlie Slagle, president & CEO Hoffmann Group USA looks at how today’s companies are managing the materials, tools, systems and service demands of a burgeoning aerospace industry. There is no…
Hoffmann optimises web-based eForm configurator for foam inlays Hoffmann Group USA has announced that its web-based eForm configurator has been optimised for free-form surfaces. Using eForm, Hoffmann Group USA customers can design their own customised rigid foam inlays,…
Kaman Tooling now rebranded as KTL Tooling after acquisition Kaman Tooling is operating under new ownership - ‘KTL Tooling’ - following a recent acquisition deal that saw it break away from US aerospace group, Kaman Corporation. The specialist tooling…
The record breakers! Tooling made fast and cheaply could end the reputation for high cost and long lead times that has bedevilled the likes of the mould and die industry. Rob Coppinger reports.…
Walter cuts a fine path in milling developments Walter announced a flurry of developments in milling cutter technology - all designed to generate cost-savings and improved process integrity benefits. Firstly, Walter’s new PCD cutter uses a variety of…
The need for speed beats the heat Cutting tool specialist, Walter explains how the machining of heat-resistant super alloys can be achieved with the same feed rates as aluminium. Walter’s aerospace component manager, Stefan Benkóczy reports. The…
One-cut strategy reaps rewards Aerospace Manufacturing hears how Sodick’s wire EDM solutions are helping subcontractor, Promach 3D produce turbine blade root holders on special tooling for a critical aerospace application. Derby-based Promach 3D,…
Stratasys helps GKN cut AM assembly tool production time Stratasys has announced that GKN Aerospace is improving production times and removing design constraints for multiple tooling applications since integrating additive manufacturing at its Filton manufacturing site in the UK.…
Dedienne selected as GE9XTM engine tooling licensee GE has announced Dedienne Aerospace as its choice of tooling licensee for the GE9XTM engine. Dedienne and GE have collaborated on many projects and developed a strong relationship. A tooling…
New catalogue keeps things current WNT’s brand-new supplementary tooling catalogue documents every tooling upgrade that has been added to the WNT range over the past two years and runs to almost 400 pages. The catalogue…
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Walter launches solid carbide micro drill Tooling expert Walter GB has announced the DB130 Advance as its smallest solid carbide micro twist drill for diameters from just 0.1mm to 1.45mm. Boasting high precision and process reliability,…
Spirit develops new composites manufacturing technology Spirit AeroSystems has announced its Advanced Technology Centre in Prestwick, Scotland, has developed an improved method for manufacturing composite parts. In collaboration with the University of Strathclyde and the Scottish…
Aerospace tooling stands tall Mike Richardson hears the views of aerospace maintenance tooling specialists, Dedienne Aerospace and how its large array of aircraft tooling, engine tooling and ground support equipment has enabled it to…
WNT highlights machining savings at Advanced Engineering WNT will use its attendance at Advanced Engineering (stand N22) to highlight the major cycle time savings that can be achieved using its solid carbide circular segment milling cutters in…
Made to measure Walter Tools' aerospace component manager and specialist in titanium machining, Dirk Masur, explains how the company is improving titanium machining with the help of its special tools. Tübingen-based specialist Walter’s…
