KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools Group
KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools Group
When every cut has to meet spec, you can’t afford trial and error. Our engineers work directly with aerospace manufacturers to match the right tool to each application, whether it’s tough titanium, nickel alloys, or aluminum. The result? Fewer delays, less waste, and parts that are flight-ready.
Thin cross sections create the challenge of chatter, especially when combined with limited work holding configurations. Cutters generating low cutting forces are required.
Proper tooling is required to maximize the efficiency offered by advanced programming techniques. Variable helix end mills can be used effectively in these applications. Custom engineered solutions can also be used to improve efficiency.
Thin walls create work-holding obstacles that can lead to chatter when excessive tool pressure is present. The casing is traditionally manufactured from Titanium alloys, which present an inherent challenge for increased heat at the cutting edge and potential for edge build-up.
Difficult materials, including René alloys, INCONEL® 718, WASPALOY®, Titanium, and the nickel-based Alloys. Similar to challenges presented by fan casings, with addition of nickel-based alloys; workholding rigidity and tool pressure continue to be major machining factors.
Small diameter drilling and milling can be a challenge in composite materials, where tools can become dull quickly. This can lead to burring and other poor quality finishes.
Large Aluminum parts require heavy stock removal. Cutters capable of high metal removal rates are required. Cutting tools with serrated edges can be utilized effectively in wing spar applications.
Pocket milling in difficult-to-cut materials, such as 15-5 PH or similar stainless steels. Chip evacuation is critical in order to prevent the potential re-cutting or pinching of the high-strength chips that have become trapped in the pockets.
Rough milling of titanium, including heavy axial depths-of-cut in some slotting applications. Solid round cutting tools with low cutting force designs can be employed in these applications to maximize metal removal.
In the hardened state, 300M high-strength alloy steel presents the challenge of size control (holding diameter sizes over length of the part). Cutting tools with high wear resistance are necessary to prevent size variations or taper over the full length of cut.
Aircraft wheels and brake systems demand tight tolerances, smooth finishes, and complex bores. Thin walls and tough materials make size control challenging. High-performance cutting tools are essential to maintain accuracy, resist wear, and ensure safety in critical aerospace applications.
Aerospace hydraulic and electrical fittings are compact, high-precision components with complex geometries, tight tolerances, and tough materials requiring stable fixturing and tooling that resists wear while delivering consistent surface quality.
Thousands of fasteners (bolts, screws, rivets, etc.) are used throughout the airframe components. Tight tolerances, varied geometries, and tough materials make them difficult to machine, requiring stable setups and wear-resistant, high-precision tooling.
Every aerospace part demands precision, consistency, and reliability. That’s why our specialists work directly with manufacturers to match the right solutions for each application.
Whether you’re tackling tough superalloys, lightweight aluminum, or complex composite structures, we provide the full range of support, from indexable and solid round tooling strategies to advanced hardcoating solutions that extend tool life and performance.
With Kyocera, you gain more than a catalog of tools. You gain a partner who helps you reduce cycle times, cut costs, and meet the uncompromising standards of aerospace manufacturing.
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