that each time we can source a model that exactly suits our needs.”
In this respect, he points in particular to the flexibility of DMG’s 5-axis machining centres with their swivelling milling head, which allows for the negative angle machining essential for undercutting
the proportion of turnover accounted for by aircraft component manufacture is increasing from its current level of 70%, largely due to an upturn in demand for actuator system parts. Eamon Lyons, managing director of Midland Aerospace, comments: “We went with DMG at the outset due to the positive overall experience with this supplier. They took us to the Pfronten factory in Germany to see the machines being built, then to a UK user of a DMU 70 eVo and also carried out impressive demonstrations.
“It was quickly apparent that 5-axis, two hit machining was the way to go for our aerospace part production as it results in shorter cycles than 3- and 4-axis machining, better accuracy and surface finish, longer tool life and reduced chance of operator error. “We stayed with DMG as a supplier because the first machine has been very reliable and so has the service. Moreover, the machine builder offers a large range of high end, 5-axis machines, so we know
operations on aircraft structurals. Aircraft grade aluminium is mainly machined, but titanium alloys, Inconel and metal matrix composites are being cut more and more. For machining these hard metals, Mr Lyons is impressed with the hyperMAX pocketing add-on for his two seats of
Open Mind CAM software, which he says in combination with Dormer tooling results in a halving of some cycle times. As to the future, he says that Midland Aerospace will continue to develop its 5-axis machining capability, including for the production of larger aerospace parts. There is
also the intention to develop the turn/milling side of the business. A plan is in place to increase annual turnover by two thirds to £10 million by 2014.
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