Aerospace Manufacturing Solutions

Ideal Aerospace Applications

Aerospace Gun Drilling & Deep Hole Drilling

Aerospace components demand hole tolerances that conventional drilling can’t achieve. Cooling holes in turbine blades, hydraulic manifold passages, landing gear shafts, and fuel system components all require the depth-to-diameter ratios and surface finishes that only dedicated gun drilling equipment can deliver — often in exotic materials and hard superalloys where process stability is critical.

We supply Precihole gun drilling systems, the global leader in deep hole drilling and hole finishing equipment. Precihole machines maintain hole straightness, bore tolerance, and surface finish across length-to-diameter ratios of up to 200:1 — the kind of performance aerospace production demands. Whether you’re drilling precision cooling channels in turbine components or deep passages in landing gear forgings, Precihole has a solution engineered for the application.

For applications requiring material removal rather than solid drilling — large-diameter bores in structural components, for example — Precihole’s BTA drilling and trepanning capabilities extend the range of what’s achievable, all from the same trusted platform.

Horizontal Machining Centers for Aerospace

Horizontal machining centers are a natural fit for aerospace structural components — the horizontal spindle orientation evacuates chips away from the cutting zone, pallet changers minimize setup time between parts, and multi-sided access means complex brackets, housings, and structural frames can be completed in fewer operations.

We offer HMCs from three builders well-suited to aerospace work. The APEC HS series is purpose-built for aerospace and available in two configurations: the HS700 for mid-sized aluminum and light alloy components requiring high-speed contouring, and the HS1400 for large, heavy superalloy parts — with spindle torque up to 500 Nm and workpiece capacity up to 3.2 tons for titanium and Inconel structural work. Both can be integrated with pallet pools and linear pallet systems for lights-out production. Enshu’s GE Series brings Japanese precision and thermal stability to high-mix aerospace environments, with pallet sizes from 400mm to 630mm and high-torque spindle options up to 60 HP. For shops requiring large-format capacity, the Johnford AHC Series handles workpieces up to 10,120 lbs. with flexible automation configurations.

Swiss Lathes for Aerospace Components

Aerospace production relies on high volumes of small, precise components — fasteners, hydraulic fittings, connectors, and valve bodies — that demand tight tolerances and consistent surface finishes across every part. Nexturn Swiss-type CNC lathes, available in 7- to 11-axis configurations, are purpose-built for exactly this kind of work. The sliding headstock and guide bushing design supports the workpiece close to the cutting tool, delivering the concentricity and dimensional accuracy aerospace suppliers require. With a bar feeder included as standard and lights-out production capability, Nexturn Swiss lathes are a natural fit for aerospace tier suppliers running high-volume precision parts.

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.