Luft- und Raumfahrt

Teilefertigung

Bei der Teilefertigung erfolgt die Bearbeitung der Bauteile stationär, d.h. Bauteile werden in einer Maschine in einer oder mehrerer Aufspannungen zerspant. Während kleinere bis mittlere kubische Bauteile auf einem Bearbeitungszentrum (BAZ) bearbeitet werden können, erfordern große Bauteile spezielle Portalmaschinen.

Titanium machining

Titanium machining

Titanium and titanium alloys are predestined for use in aerospace. High demands are placed on workpiece material strength and corrosion resistance in relation to their specific weight. This results in a wide range of applications extending from small mechanically processed structural parts to load-bearing parts in the fuselage or blades in the engine.

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Aluminium machining

Aluminium machining

When it comes to pre-series or prototype moulds, it is not unusual to use materials that are easy to machine. Aluminium alloys or uriol (plastics) are often used. In these cases, solid carbide tools with positive and partly polished cutting edges, or better still, PCD-tipped tools ensure high productivity and short machining times.

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Plastics and CFRP machining

Plastics and CFRP machining

Fibre composite materials are very strong and rigid relative to their light weight. The properties of the materials can be modified as required, by making use of various matrix materials and types of fibres. This allows the optimal fulfilment of the requirements that are made of the part. The parts are manufactured using a near net shape technique. Machining tasks include, among other things, the subsequent machining of the outer contour and the manufacturing of functional surfaces.

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Solutions for final assembly

Even today, handheld machines are still used in the final assembly of aircraft, due to their size. For example, in final assembly lines (FAL), rivet holes are made in the outer skin of the aircraft’s fuselage. The tools are equipped with special guiding elements.

Robot systems

Robot systems

Robots with end-effectors for drilling and riveting mounted on shuttles are moved from assembly position to assembly position along the aircraft fuselage and position themselves automatically. MAPAL has defined various tool features especially for the aerospace industry that can be adapted optimally to the material and the boundary conditions, depending on the machining situation.

• High process reliability
• Optimum tool design for every application
• Many years of experience guarantee the best machining results

Drill feed units

Drill feed units

In contrast to handheld machines, drill feed units allow the tool to be guided mechanically. An additional guidance is required from a total length of 120 mm or more. The use of drill bushes is recommended. Our tools convince through:

• Minimal burr formation and improved centring
• Optimal bore quality and a long tool life
• Low emissions when machining

Hand drills

Taladradoras de mano

Las máquinas manuales ofrecen un alto nivel de flexibilidad, pero les faltan las características para una guía estable de la herramienta. Por ello se requieren estabilizadores adicionales para poder producir diámetros constantes con seguridad de proceso. Especialmente para el mecanizado con máquinas manuales y unidades de avance de taladrado, MAPAL ha desarrollado un programa de herramientas de gran eficiencia.

• Taladrado en macizo

  Herramientas para taladrado en macizo de materiales compuestos (stacks) de CFK, aluminio, aceros de alta aleación o titanio, con una taladradora manual.

• Barrenado y escariado

  Barrenado y escariado de agujeros pasantes. Herramientas con entradas especiales y elementos guía para realizar perforaciones precisas con seguridad de proceso con alta calidad de la superficie y redondez exacta.

• Avellanado

  Realización de avellanados exactos, redondos y planos en perforaciones ya taladradas previamente.

• 15.07.2026

  New Products and Innovations at AMB 2026

  MAPAL will be presenting new solutions for high-performance and cost-effective machining in Stuttgart in September.

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• 08.07.2026

  Why MAPAL is an ideal partner for the aerospace industry

  Interview with Laurent Benezech and Frédéric Estrat on MAPAL’s role as a global process partner in the aerospace industry

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• 13.05.2026

  MAPAL in China provides high-precision tooling solutions for the local market

  MAPAL in China provides precision and innovation in tooling for a dynamic local market.

  #Drilling #Herramientas accionadas #Company #Industries #Technology #Milling #Aerospace #Automotive #Machine engineering