Solutions for cost-effective and high-quality machining of aerospace central wing boxes
The central wing box, made out of several types of composite materials and commonly stacked with aluminum and titanium, challenges the manufacturing process, tool security and surface quality.
Issues such as chip evacuation, effective production and hole quality are made more difficult due to the drastic difference in material properties.
Tooling solutions for aerospace central wing boxes
Composite solutions – product offer for composite machining
Machining solutions dedicated to specific composite materials as well as operations and demands are becoming an increasingly important competitive factor.
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CoroDrill® 863 with -O geometry – solid carbide drills for high-quality hole making and longer tool life in composites
Hole making in CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite) – facts and demands
- Minimal delamination of fibers
- Good surface finish and dimensions
Solutions
- CoroDrill® 863 with -O geometry, standard diameter range 3–9.5 mm (0.118–0.374 inch)
- Drill depth 3–10 × drill diameter
Benefits
- Enhanced tool life – more meters of composite material drilled
- Minimal delamination
- Excellent hole finish and tolerance
Cutting data
- Visit CoroPlus® ToolGuide for precise cutting data suggestions
CoroMill® Century – surface machining of carbon fiber
Facts and demands
- Primary structure carbon fiber
- Minimal splintering of fibers and delamination
- Good surface finish and dimensions
Solutions
- CoroMill® Century with PCD inserts
- Cutter: R590-04C3-11M
- Inserts: R590-1105H-PS2-NL CD10
Cutting data
- Visit CoroPlus® ToolGuide for precise cutting data suggestions
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