Five-axis Machining and Manufacturing Guide for Aviation Precision Parts

Aerospace technology has always been a fascinating story. From aviation pioneers to the International Space Station and the next generation of spacecraft, the space race has been going on for years. However, there is one part of the story that is not known: In order for us to marvel at these majestic planes and space vehicles that conquered the final frontier, someone first had to build the hardware that made it all happen.

While any type of manufacturing requires a high degree of precision, the aerospace sector needs parts that are machined as precisely as possible. After all, spaceflight puts an incredible amount of stress on an aircraft. The high performance of the spacecraft itself, combined with the rapidly changing environment the vehicle travels through, requires that every component be meticulously manufactured to its specifications.

Without this level of accuracy, these parts could fail. Below are details on the challenges aerospace companies face and how the manufacture of precision aerospace parts, done by skilled CNC machine shops, is critical to success.

Parts Challenges Facing Aerospace Companies
There are many challenges associated with manufacturing parts for aerospace applications, but at the top of the list revolves around quality.

Material Quality

Aerospace parts may require the use of materials not commonly used in conventional manufacturing. Metals used to make aerospace components require different tempering temperatures depending on their application in aircraft and spacecraft. These materials must meet certain certifications, and not all machine shops have the expertise to use them. For example, 6061 aluminum differs between certified grades and canned materials. Not all machine shops have the capability to use the grades of aluminum required for aerospace applications.

Manufacturing Quality

The design of aerospace parts can also be very complex and precise tolerances must be adhered to during the manufacturing process. This requires a high level of precision manufacturing, which not all companies can achieve. For example, 3D printing will make high-quality parts, but they may not have the durability required for flight. CNC machining, on the other hand, uses automated tools to precisely manufacture parts from solid materials, giving the part the strength required for its application.

Quality in Manufacturing
Another important aspect of aerospace parts manufacturing is the process used in the manufacturing process. Many do not give the attention to detail required to manufacture precision parts and may even produce parts that are not 100% complete. Not only can this cause problems in the end product of the part,
For precision parts that fit the requirements of the aerospace industry, it is critical to work with a machine shop that:

Materials: The first step in making aerospace components is to ensure that the components use the best possible materials. A machine shop set up for aerospace parts manufacturing should have a network of suppliers from which they can source the highest quality materials.

Certification: The shop should also have experience working with materials certified for aerospace use and a solid understanding of its certification requirements. They should also know how to apply these certifications in the production of industry products and be able to obtain any certification materials required for your project. In addition, workshops should hold a wide range of other certifications to cover processes, such as ISO9001 for quality management and first article inspection.

Process: Another important aspect of being an aerospace parts manufacturer is having a well-defined workflow to repeatably manufacture precision parts. To ensure the strength required for aerospace applications, parts should be CNC machined through processes such as milling and turning, which can accommodate complex geometries and tight tolerances while producing tight parts from solid materials.

Engineering: Precision parts for the aerospace industry must be produced according to detailed CAD/CAM information to achieve the highest level of quality. The best machine shops use your CAD data and the drawings you provide to capture every specified detail of a part, including unique finishing or other critical requirements. This requires an experienced engineering team on the shop floor to work with the manufacturing department to produce the level of precision required for aerospace parts.

Low to medium volume production: To achieve the precision required for aerospace applications, machine shops operating around a low volume production operating model can help ensure the highest quality. This allows the company to operate with the goal of crafting parts, rather than simply meeting job quotas.

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