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Aerospace Machining Solutions
Kingsbury offers advanced aerospace machining solutions for manufacturers producing high-precision components across the civil and defence aerospace sectors. From structural airframe components to complex engine parts, our aerospace machining technologies help manufacturers achieve exceptional accuracy, productivity and material integrity.
Aerospace CNC Machining
Incorporating the latest technology, our aerospace machining solutions are designed for demanding materials including titanium, aluminium, nickel alloys, high-alloy steels and composite materials.
Our solutions cover the complete array of geometries, sizes and volume requirements from the smallest to the largest components. The addition of our newest range of grinding machines addresses the requirement for harder materials where conventional cutting is not possible, achieving high accuracy of shape and dimension and a high surface quality.
Aerospace Machining Capabilities
Our range of aerospace machining solutions supports the production of precision components across a wide range of applications, including airframes, propulsion systems, rotative parts, landing gear and aircraft interiors. Designed for high-performance aerospace CNC machining, our machine tools process everything from composite materials to high-alloy steels, delivering the accuracy, repeatability and reliability demanded by the aerospace industry.
The aerospace sector has been at the forefront of manufacturing innovation for a long while, constantly adopting new technologies and machining techniques to improve productivity and precision.
Aerospace Machining FAQs
What is aerospace machining?
Aerospace machining is the process of manufacturing components used in aircraft, spacecraft and defence applications.
Aerospace CNC machining uses advanced machine tools to produce parts to extremely tight tolerances while maintaining the structural integrity of demanding materials such as titanium, aluminium and nickel alloys.
What materials are used in aerospace machining?
Aerospace machining commonly involves materials including titanium, aluminium, nickel alloys such as Inconel, stainless steel, high-alloy steels and composite materials.
These materials are selected for their strength, durability and lightweight properties, but require specialist machining techniques to achieve the precision and surface finish demanded by the aerospace industry.
What machines are used for aerospace CNC machining?
Aerospace CNC machining typically uses advanced 5-axis machining centres, horizontal and vertical machining centres, precision grinding machines and automated manufacturing systems.
These technologies support aerospace machining by enabling manufacturers to produce complex components with exceptional accuracy, repeatability and productivity.
Why is 5-axis machining important in aerospace?
5-axis machining is essential for aerospace CNC machining because it allows complex components to be machined in a single setup, reducing repositioning, improving accuracy and shortening production times.
It is particularly beneficial for manufacturing turbine blades, structural components and engine parts where precision and consistency are critical.
A research coordinator at the UniversityThe Hermle was chosen from a variety of different makes and configurations of machining centre, as it offered the best volumetric positioning accuracy, verified during acceptance trials at between one and two microns.
The faculty of engineering at a leading university in the UK carries out research projects for aerospace companies and the medical sector. Additionally, bespoke test rigs are manufactured for research conducted in various other faculties across the campus, and in other UK universities. The machine shop also provides a practical resource for post-graduates studying for an MSc or PhD in engineering.
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