Aerospace

Basics

What is the Best Process for Micro-Deburring?

Various techniques address the challenge of getting a clean machined feature at microscopic scales.

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Milling Tools

What Is The Best Way To Machine A Deep, Narrow Pocket In Titanium?

Boeing’s answer to a reader question emphasizes the use of high-feed milling tools.

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Aerospace

How Limiting Are Limited Five-Axis Travels?

Boeing experts recently responded to a question regarding a “nutating” head that was submitted through our Aerospace Machining Zone

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Aerospace

Micromachining: Drilling Is Doable

This shop drills 0.020-inch holes as part of a machining cycle that also includes full-size tools cutting full-size features.

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Holemaking

Video: Drilling 0.020-Inch Holes In Stainless Steel Aerospace Part

 This footage on a small drilling machining also includes machining with full-size tools in the same cycle.

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Aerospace

What Is The Most Productive End Mill In Titanium?

Boeing experts recently responded to this question when it was submitted through our Aerospace Machining Zone

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Where Does Diamond Make Sense In Machining Titanium?

Boeing machining experts say one application is drilling Ti-Composite stacks. PCD does well here. The group recently addressed this question submitted through our Aerospace Machining Zone.

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Aerospace

How Do You Maximize Tool Life In Aluminum?

Boeing experts say climb vs. conventional is not the key. They recently answered a question submitted through our Aerospace Machining Zone, saying the key to tool life is actually chatter control.

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Machine-Ready Blanks

According to the company, its machine-ready blanks reduce overall part costs. They can be loaded directly into the machine without prep operations, which include sawing, grinding, flattening or squaring.  Additionally, machine-ready blanks are said to require less time for adjusting setups and fixture offsets.

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How To Machine Aircraft Titanium (Introduction To A Series)

Choose cutters, depths and tool paths with attention to particular steps in the process, and you can machine titanium more efficiently than you might suspect. Boeing offers practical tips.

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