Aerospace manufacturing imposes extremely high requirements on machining precision, material performance, and surface quality. It often involves hard-to-machine materials such as titanium alloys, high-temperature alloys, and composites.
JoyJet's advanced nano multilayer coating technology for CNC cutting tools ensures reliable support for high-quality component production.
Material Properties: Titanium and superalloys generate high heat and stress during cutting, leading to rapid tool degradation. Composites like CFRP are abrasive and prone to delamination or burrs.
Precision Requirements: Tolerances as tight as ±0.001 inches are common, with tools needing to maintain geometry over long production runs.
Efficiency Goals: High material removal rates (MRR) are essential to lower costs, often requiring advanced coatings and geometries to extend tool life by 2-5x compared to standard tools.
Regulatory and Safety Factors: Tools must support defect-free production to avoid costly scrapping of expensive raw materials.
| Tool Type | Description | Typical Applications | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| End Mills | Rotating cutters for milling slots, pockets, and contours. | Machining flap/slat tracks, engine pylons, and rib-type components from aluminum or titanium using MCD end mill for superior surface finish. | Variable helix designs (5-11 flutes) for reduced vibration; CVD diamond or TiAlN coatings for wear resistance. |
| Drills | For creating precise holes in hard materials. | Hole-making in CFRP, titanium, and nickel alloys for fuselage and turbine parts with PCD micro drill for high precision. | PCD (polycrystalline diamond) tips for composites; MMS series with optimized geometry to prevent chipping in 15-5PH stainless steel; PCD blank for custom drill fabrication. |
| Reamers | Finishing tools for accurate hole sizing. | Precision reaming in landing gear and hydraulic components. | Custom carbide or HSS designs; multi-function tools that combine reaming with countersinking. |
| Countersinks | Chamfering tools for fastener holes. | Airframe assembly and one-shot drilling/countersinking operations. | Indexable PCD tools for 2x tool life extension; full-nib designs for concentricity. |
| Boring Tools | For enlarging and finishing internal diameters. | Boring in hydraulics, pneumatics, and engine housings. | EZ Bars for small diameters; SOLO tools like PCBN tools for front/back boring with high accuracy. |
| Deburring Tools | Remove burrs and edges post-machining. | Finishing CFRP, titanium, and composites to ensure smooth surfaces. | COFA universal deburrers; BSF spotfacers for counterbores in limited-clearance areas. |
| Routing Tools | For composites and non-metallics. | Cutting honeycomb structures and aramid materials. | Solid carbide with innovative geometries; reground multiple times for cost savings. |
| Grinding and Abrasives | For surface finishing and sharpening. | Polishing turbine blades and wing components. | High-wear-resistant abrasives to cut production costs and improve efficiency. |
For aerospace manufacturers seeking to procure these advanced cutting solutions at scale, JoyJet provides reliable diamond tools wholesale options, ensuring timely delivery and customized service to meet diverse production needs.
