Ask CTE Contributors: Core Competencies for the Aerospace Market

Ask CTE Contributors: Core Competencies for the Aerospace Market

Find out why five-axis machining is one of the core competencies needed to stay competitive in the aerospace market.

June 26, 2024

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Based on the "Making the Grade" sidebar in Alan Richter's article "The Flying Five," featured in the June 2024 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering (available at digital.ctemag.com), discover why five-axis machining is essential for staying competitive in the aerospace market.

Here's what you'll learn:

  • Material-Specific Cutting Tools: Understand how specialized tool grades enhance productivity and precision in machining various aerospace materials.

  • Innovative Machining Techniques: Explore how Sandvik Coromant's optimized tools and techniques, such as the S205 turning grade for heat-resistant superalloys, can improve your manufacturing processes.

  • Overcoming Machining Challenges: Learn how to tackle the unique challenges posed by aerospace components.

  • Future-Ready Solutions: See how continuous B-axis movement in CAM software and five-axis capabilities are paving the way for seamless and efficient production.

Gain the insights you need to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving aerospace industry and join us for this engaging and informative session led by Tom Funke, an expert in CAM and application engineering at Sandvik Coromant, on Wednesday, June 26th at 12 PM CDT.

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Glossary terms in this article

  • superalloys
    Tough, difficult-to-machine alloys; includes Hastelloy, Inconel and Monel. Many are nickel-base metals.