Machines

Compliant Machining Of Composite Wings

Bell Helicopter created a systematic, scripted process to machine composite wing skins and structural components for the V-22 Osprey vertical takeoff aircraft. Custom software ensures there is no deviation from the script.

A Fresh Face In Machining

It's late Friday night. While other 19-year-olds may be enjoying a movie or perhaps just hanging out with friends, Michael Goetz is programming a job on a mill-turn. The owner of Lombard, Illinois-based Goetz Industries is no stranger to hard work. In fact, in addition to completing coursework, he worked at least 50 hours per week while enrolled in high school.

Laser Cutting/Drilling Machine For Various Applications

Blade Grinding’s Need For Speed

A grinding technique akin to high speed machining offers an alternate method for grinding nickel-alloy blades and vanes used in turbine engines.

Waterjet Features Shuttle Table, Swing-Arm Loader

Compact Waterjet For Precision Applications

Large-Plate Laser Cutting

High Speed 2D Cutter Resists Vibration

A Highly Complementary Combo

Wire EDM and abrasive waterjet go together well, especially for cutting aluminum.

Follow Your Blisk

Here are some considerations for successful blisk machining.