Machining/Drilling

Wind/Energy 2 Aug 2021

GE, LM, NREL complete successful automated blade finishing trials

Pilot project started in 2020 leverages knowledge of advanced composites processing together with sensing, robotics and automation for low-cost solutions to boost throughput by 30%.

Machining/Drilling 15 Jul 2021

Leuco PCD cutting tools enable high surface quality with long tool life

Leuco’s pure diamond milling, drilling and cutting tools achieve surface and durability requirements for CFRP automotive and aerospace components.

Application 14 Jul 2021

Virgin Orbit automates composites machining processes for LauncherOne rockets

Part of the company’s larger strategy for reducing cycle times and labor costs on its composite-intensive rockets, a customized machine center from Multiax America solves composite machining challenges.

Cyanate Ester 7 Jul 2021

University of Bristol, NCC develop novel composite materials to assess performance in space

In-house developed matrices reinforced with carbon fiber will spend six months attached to the ISS to better understand and improve their functionality in extreme space conditions.

Trends 3 Jun 2021

CMS debuts hybrid LFAM/milling machine

The machining specialist has developed the first iteration of Kreator, a large-format, thermoplastic composite 3D printer and five-axis milling machine for tooling and jigs.

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Machining/Drilling 1 Jun 2021

Oerlikon Balzers launches new line of diamond coatings

Oerlikon Balzers has introduced its new Baldia portfolio of diamond coatings machining and drilling highly abrasive materials.

Additive Manufacturing 11 May 2021

CEAD and Belotti make large-scale additive composites manufacturing accessible for industry

Strategic partnership combines expertise of additive and subtractive manufacturing into single hybrid solution: BEAD.

Aerospace 3 May 2021

Northrop Grumman contributes key composite structures for ULA Delta IV rocket launch

Eleven composite structure such as composite thermal shields, interstage, payload, propellant tanks, produced via hand layup, machining and inspection techniques supported the successful launch.