How The Right Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier Reduces Time-To-Flight

Selecting a trusted Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier is a significant step for engineering teams. An ideal partnership will streamline the movement of components from design to assembly. If the Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier is selected well, the fast and accurate execution of the project will follow.

KT TOOL has 20+ years of experience working with aerospace clients. We know the importance of saving production days, and of creating value for engineering programs. Aerospace CNC Machining Suppliers help clients save time by employing modern machining with advanced process design. Time savings don't normally come at the cost of quality, and neither does the service level we provide. Our aerospace certifications, ISO 9001 and IATF 16949:2016, verify our commitment to quality and give our clients peace of mind.

Smart Engineering Support From The Start

The path to the fastest time for finished parts begins long before the first cut is made. A good Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier empowers clients with engineering support that begins during the design phase. The most important thing this support helps with is identifying paths for simplification of the design. It also helps with, the selection of the most appropriate materials, and with optimization of the tool paths.

•Design for Manufacturability (DFM) review: Our team understands every feature and recommends changes that preserve functionality while minimizing cycle times.

•Assistance in selecting materials: The right grade of aluminum, titanium, or engineering plastics eliminates delays caused by unforeseen machining problems.

•Tolerance strategies: Implementing tighter tolerances only where functionally necessary, maintains efficiency in production.

After two decades of fulfilling the needs of our customers in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics industries, KT TOOL has improved the DFM process to identify problems at the earliest possible stage. The early involvement of an Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier ensures a smooth transition to production from the prototype stage.

Rapid Prototyping That Moves At Your Pace

Lead times shrink when manufacturing happens on capable machines. As an Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier with over 70 CNC centers, KT TOOL maintains a fleet that includes DMG MORI, Mazak, and Haas equipment. This variety allows us to match each job to the right machine.

•5-day rapid prototyping - quickens the validation process by creating first articles from design files within five days.

•3 and 4 axis machining - best for mid volume machining with simple designs.

•5-axis simultaneous machining - adept at machining complex geometries in one setup.

•Mill-Turn integrated systems - combines the machining and turning processes in one setup, which reduces the time a part is moved between processes.

An experienced Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier always knows how to get the job done right and on time. The time taken to design and implement a tool path is optimized to keep spindles turning. The improvements put in place are able to achieve a 30% reduction in delivery lead time over other suppliers.

Precision That Eliminates Rework Cycles

Precision is an absolute requirement for aerospace components. Getting to the desired tolerances should never take additional time due to rework inspections. An excellent Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier makes quality machining the focus for all.

•±0.005 mm on aerospace features: Delivered using calibrated DMG MORI and Mazak machines

•Cost and time prohibitive tolerances as tight as ±0.001 mm: Offered for features that demand higher precision

•In-process probing: Measurements are taken during machining for adjustments to be made immediately.

•CMM inspection on every order: Ensuring quality is built into the process

When an Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier keeps tight control over all processes, the need to reject parts is infrequent, and consequently the time to produce the parts is kept to a minimum. The IATF 16949:2016 certification is a direct indicator that the same level of precision has been and can be applied to other production runs.

Comprehensive Traceability That Accommodates to Certification

Aerospace programs have specific documentation requirements. A well-organized Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier provides traceability without delaying shipments. KT TOOL provides material certifications and inspections with every shipment.

•Material certifications for every shipment: Visibility into raw materials and their origins and their properties

•CMM Inspection Data: Electronic records for all measured characteristics to aid quality inspections

•Machining Process Documentation: Records of machining operations, tools, and inspection methods

•Compliance to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949:2016: Quality systems which meet requirements for Aerospace and Automotive supply chains

This level of documentation provides confidence of quality to an Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier. Instead of pursuing documentation, customers receive documentation with their parts. Our 20+ years of service around the world has influenced the way we document so we meet the highest and most varied standards.

Material Suitability Throughout Common Aerospace Grades

Changing materials during a program causes delays. An adaptable Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier has a broad range of material capabilities.

•Aluminum Alloys: 6061, 7075, and 2024

•Stainless Steel: 303, 304, and 17-4 PH

•Titanium: Grade 2 and Gr 5

•Engineering Plastics: PEEK, PTFE, and Delrin

Having all these materials in stock means Aerospace CNC Machining Suppliers can begin producing parts immediately. After processing thousands of projects with the same high quality expected, we have full control of our materials and improved handling and transportation processes.

Reliable Machining Inputs Regardless of Scale

As your business changes and grows, its needs change too. A reliable Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier keeps pace with changing volumes by maintaining the same high quality whether machining 10 parts or 10,000. At KT TOOL, our quality management system certified to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949:2016 guarantees our customers the same high quality, regardless of the quantity ordered.

To ensure area quality, we control our systems by:

•Implementing documented work instructions for every operation

•Employing skilled machinists trained in Aerospace

•Regularly calibrating our measurement equipment

•Resulting in a 30% reduction in lead time, based on 20+ years of processing improvement.

Having a consistent quality means aerospace clients have a machining partner that will scale alongside them. The quality of early design aerospace prototypes is the same as the quality of parts produced during mass manufacturing. Our rapid prototyping service will have your prototypes in your hands in 5 days. Our standard manufacturing service keeps pace with the volume requirements.

Improved Integration Shorter Lead Times

The more processes that parts move through, the more time is added. An aerospace CNC machining supplier helps improve integration, reducing processes that parts must move through.

•Machining Processes: Mill-turned processes incorporate both turning and milling.

•Surface Finishing: Processes that require external service of parts are eliminated.

•Simplified Inspections: Inspections that require external services are incorporated directly into the machining process.

These integrations allow KT TOOL to offer lead times as short as 5 days for qualified protos. An Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier that controls the full process chain simply moves faster. With 20+ years of serving customers worldwide, we have refined every step from quotation to shipment.

Conclusion

Selecting the right Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier directly affects how quickly aerospace components reach their destination. KT TOOL uses over 20 years of worldwide experience, ISO 9001 and IATF 16949:2016 certified quality systems, precision to the order of ±0.005mm, 5-day rapid prototyping, and a 30% reduction in lead time, to enable our clients to reduce their time-to-flight.

Aerospace rapid prototyping and production requires the precision of an Aerospace CNC Machining Supplier. Ensure there's no delay and deliver on your commitment by choosing KT TOOL.

Ready to get your aerospace program moving? Get in contact with KT TOOL to discuss your needs and receive Engineering design feedback.

FAQs

Q1: What's the lead time for prototype aerospace parts?

A: 5-day rapid prototyping. Qualified designs are prototyped in 5 days.

Q2: What critical feature tolerances can you achieve?

A: Typical tolerance is ±0.005mm on critical features. ±0.001mm is also achievable with some focus.

Q3: What Quality Certifications does your facility maintain?

A: ISO 9001 and IATF 16949:2016 certifications.

Q4: How much experience does KT TOOL have in the aerospace sector?

A: Over 20 years of experience with aerospace and other precision-based global industries.

Q5: Will you be able to reduce my current lead times?A: Yes, being process driven we achieve a 30% reduction on lead times versus the industry average.