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Vacuum clamping technology takes off in aerospace machining applications

The aerospace sector is renowned for manufacturing excellence across all areas of the industry. There is a plethora of different components, some of which eventually come together to produce sub-assemblies such as airframe structures, and many of these individual parts will have been precision machined in some way.

30/06/2023 11:21:52

As for any manufacturing sector, maintaining the highest levels of productivity and efficiency is essential if delivery timescales and profitability targets are to be achieved. For machining applications, this requires not only optimised tool paths when cutting, but also minimum set-up times during component changeover.

There are, of course, a number of factors that can influence part changeover and therefore lead to non-productive machine time. The use of vacuum clamping technology, however, offers several advantages...

Read the full article in DPA's July issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.