LPM in Aerospace

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Are you ready to increase your capacity?

The demand for aircraft, particularly single aisle airbus variants, have increased sharply following the end of the pandemic.

Because of this, aerospace subcontractors and manufacturers like you will soon be required to produce a colossal amount of parts. With such high production figures, competition and profit margins can become frighteningly slim.

And increased production brings new challenges.

Your aerospace & defence challenges:

Achieving your goal of round-the-clock aerospace production presents two key challenges:

 

Utilisation

Utilisation depends heavily on being able to move from one part to another as efficiently as possible – smoother change over, less downtime.

Are your machines, processes and operators capable of achieving over 85% overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)?

Could you easily increase your production capacity when contracts expand? If not, you may lose out to your competitors.

Accuracy & Repeatability

Accuracy, too, is a major concern. Parts leaving production should always be right first time, especially in batches of one.

As your utilisation and production increase in the coming months and years, accuracy may suffer. Retaining repeatability during intense periods takes the right machines and the right know-how.

To stay competitive and overcome these challenges, I’ve compiled a simple guide which explains in clear English what you’ll need to optimise your production.

New guide:

Maximising volume and accuracy in Aerospace: strategies and requirements

You’ll learn:

  • Why new global developments are accelerating UK aerospace manufacturing.
  • What you’ll need to maximise your utilisation and capacity.
  • Strategies to optimise metal removal rates, reliability and accuracy for both aluminium and titanium.
  • The importance of a great service partner.
  • Why you may need new machines.

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How can our LPM team help you prepare for the future?

Great machines backed up by great engineering

 

Large Prismatic Machines are production powerhouses, but they’re also complex, expensive and require strong support.

We understand that if you spend huge sums of money on a new machine, you’ll need to be utilising that machine fully to reduce cost-per-part. Similarly, your machines need unshakable accuracy and reliability if your business is to make a profit.

This is where Kingsbury comes in.

To help, we offer a combination of great machines with powerful automation, coupled with unparalleled engineering expertise and attentive customer service.

The result: your business can produce more, with fewer mistakes and is prepared to meet any aerospace manufacturing challenges.

 

Our top machine picks

Aluminium machining

Zimmermann FZH400

Great for long, aluminium parts

Speed. Power. Performance.

  • Newly developed integral pallet handling system.
  • Optimal mist and dust extraction, preventing ingress into the factory environment.
  • Pallets up to 20m in length.
  • No bespoke foundation needed.
  • Horizontal 6-axis spindle provides great swarf management.

 

Advantages of patented ABC head:

  • No need for a continuous c-axis.
  • No need for angle heads.
  • Increased speeds.
  • Faster on rotary motions than most competitors.

Download the Zimmermann FZH400 brochure

Our top machine picks

Titanium

BURKHARDT+WEBER MCR

Perfect for heavy-duty cutting

Key features:

  • MCR series are box-guideway machines, making them very rigid.
  • Great configuration options. Comes with the option of 4-axis, 5-axis and motor head spindle, allowing the machines to access difficult-to-reach locations.
  • Build quality is exceptional, meaning high accuracy and strong reliability.

 

Great options:

  • Available in seven sizes.
  • 1,400 to 3,500mm (4,800mm optional).
  • Workpiece swing diameter
    and 1,500 to 20,000kg payload.

Download the BURKHARDT+WEBER MCR brochure

Further reading

predictions for the aerospace industry

Predictions for the aerospace industry – and what they mean for you

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5 ways to maximise your profits when machining large parts

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Want to level up your aerospace manufacturing?

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