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Aerospace Manufacturing Solutions

Machining Aerospace Aluminum, CFRP & High-Tensile Alloys

Absolute Machine Tools provides advanced CNC machining solutions designed to meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace industry. From lightweight aluminum and CFRP structural components to high tensile materials such as titanium, Inconel, and other superalloys, our machines deliver the precision, reliability, and efficiency that aerospace manufacturers require to stay competitive in a global market.

Benefits for Aerospace Manufacturers

  • High accuracy & repeatability for mission-critical components such as engine casings, landing gear, and aerospace structural parts.
  • Capability to machine high tensile alloys (titanium, Inconel, superalloys) as well as aluminum and CFRP composites.
  • Ultra-fine surface finishes that reduce downstream polishing and improve aerodynamic performance.
  • Cycle time reduction with multi-axis machining centers that consolidate operations and minimize setups.
  • Reliability and uptime backed by Absolute’s nationwide service, applications engineering, and parts support.
  • Net-shape part capability that helps aerospace OEMs and tier suppliers cut lead times and boost profitability.

Core CNC Solutions for Aerospace

5-Axis & Extra-Large Format Machining (APEC)

  • APEC gantry and bridge-type machining centers built for oversized aerospace structures: wing spars, bulkheads, fuselage panels, and engine cases.
  • Proprietary force-flow design: U-shape for heavy-duty titanium and Inconel cutting, box-in-box for high-speed aluminum and CFRP contouring.
  • Ultra-long travels and large-format capacities unmatched for aerospace structural machining and tooling.

Vertical Turning Lathes (You Ji)

  • You Ji VTLs designed for large round aerospace components such as turbine casings, landing gear parts, and engine housings.

Bridge Mills for Aerospace Tooling (Johnford)

  • Johnford double-column bridge mills for large aerospace fixtures, dies, and molds.
  • A proven solution when aerospace shops need rigidity and versatility for tooling and secondary machining.

Deep Hole Drilling & EDM Solutions

  • River 1000 EDM hole drilling for cooling holes in turbine blades and vanes.
  • AccuteX Wire EDM for precision machining of aerospace tooling, intricate features, and dies.

Machines

5-Axis Machining Centers

Moving Table and Sliding Column designs. These machines can be Customized to fit any application and can sometimes take up less floor space than equivalent C-frame verticals

Bridge Mills

Moving Table and Sliding Column designs. These machines can be Customized to fit any application and can sometimes take up less floor space than equivalent C-frame verticals

Boring Mills

Table and Floor Type Boring Mill models

EDM Machines

AccuteX CNC Wire EDM and Die Sinker machines

EDM Drilling Machines

Precision Small Hole Drilling Machines

Gun Drilling Machines

Variety of Deep Hole Drilling machines for Micro Gun Drilling and large Shafts & Barrels, Single to 3-Axis models

Horizontal Machining Centers

Combination Moving Column & Table-type designs, 4 – 5-Axes, 400mm – 2500mm Capacities, and True Independent Twin Spindle models

Lathes – Horizontal

6-10″+ Chucks with Sub-spindles, Multi-turret, Integrated Automation, Pallet-changers, Side-head machining, Y-Axes, and a variety of ATC model Lathes

Mill/Turn Centers

Multi-Slide, Multi-Tasking, Multi-Axis Mill/Turn Centers for machining complex workpieces

Screw Machines

11 & 12-Axis Twin Spindle, Multi-Slide Mill/Turn Centers and Screw Machines

Swiss Lathes

7-11 Axes, B-Axis configurations, Opposing Gang Tooling Systems, and Exchangeable Guide Bushing Swiss Lathes

Vertical Machining Centers

3-5-Axis in 40 & 50 Taper and Twin Spindle models

Vertical Turning Centers & Lathes

Automated Pallet Changers, Side-Head Milling, Mill/Turn, Fixed & Movable Rails, Y-Axes, and a variety of ATCs

Ideal Aerospace Applications

  • Aluminum structural parts: wing ribs, bulkheads, spars, seat tracks, frames.
  • CFRP components: fuselage panels, wing skins, doors, interior structures.
  • High tensile alloys: turbine engine casings, blisks, disks, landing gear.
  • Large-dimension tooling: aerospace molds, fixtures, assembly jigs, layup molds.
  • Precision details: cooling holes, slots, and contours required in jet engines.

Why Absolute for Aerospace?

For decades, Absolute Machine Tools has partnered with aerospace OEMs and tier suppliers to provide cost-effective, engineered CNC solutions. Our portfolio combines global-leading machine tool technology with the local applications expertise and support needed to meet the industry’s uncompromising standards. Contact us today to learn more.

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