Machining Titanium Aero-Frames

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-34543
Published June 01, 2019 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
Sector:
Language:
  • English

The rise of titanium for aerospace applications has been well documented in recent years. Equally, the challenges associated with the efficient, productive and high-quality machining of this popular material, have also been a topic of debate and scrutiny. Of course, every machine shop wants optimized performance from its cutters when milling titanium, but this can prove less than straightforward without the right technology and know-how in place. Today, however, thanks to a breakthrough in this area, things are beginning to change.