Aerospace Manufacturing

Truly dedicated EDM for aerospace

GF Machining Solutions has introduced a new wire EDM machine specifically designed to meet the high demands of customers in the energy and aerospace sectors.

29th July 2024

Reimagine and reshape

In this article, GF Machining Solutions underlines why it should be considered as your first choice for high quality aerospace applications.

26th March 2024

GF Machining Solutions unveils new Liechti Turbomill 500g

Designed for the manufacture of single, high-precision blades for aerospace applications, the Liechti Turbomill 500g simultaneous (5-axis) machining centre is said to deliver high accuracy, power, speed and process reliability.

14th September 2023

Step-Tec spindles form key part of GF Machining Solutions’ machining centres

Step-Tec, the Swiss-based motor spindle design and manufacturing specialist, and part of GF Machining Solutions, has been developing, producing and servicing its range of high quality spindles for milling, turning and grinding machine tool manufacturers since 1995.

15th March 2023

System 3R Tooling enhances machining operations with universal compatibility

Compatible with all OEM machine brands and models, System 3R Tooling is said to effectively eliminate machine-to-machine setup time and allow for complete exploitation of manufacturing resources.

16th November 2022

A complete solutions provider

For every problem there is a solution. Working hand in hand with its customers, GF Machining Solutions’ aerospace segment manager, Alejandro de Quero Cordero reveals how relationships form a key pillar of the company.

18th November 2022

GF Machining Solutions to unveil additive expertise at Formnext

GF Machining Solutions has announced it will showcase its expertise in design for manufacturing and how its combination of solutions can improve the complete manufacturing supply chain during Formnext 2021, held in Frankfurt am Main from 16-19 November.

17th November 2021

GFMS unveils new Mikron MILL simultaneous turning machine

GF Machining Solutions has introduced the Mikron MILL P 800 U ST machining centre, which integrates milling and turning in a single machine to its impressive machine tool portfolio.

27th July 2020

Pick and choose

Whether the choice is between investment casting or additive manufacturing, selecting the best process can be a tricky decision. Fortunately, GF Machining Solutions and GF Casting Solutions are on hand to provide a range of solutions that suits both technologies.

23rd July 2020

Liechti unveils new Go-Mill 350 for airfoils applications

The Liechti Go-Mill 350 5-axis machining centre is designed for producing high quality surface finishes on challenging airfoil applications that include blisks, impellers and turbine blades.

14th November 2019

New Liechti Turbomill to provide thrust for turbine blade milling

GF Machining Solutions’ new Liechti Turbomill 1400 g is said to offer a solution for roughing and finishing blades up to 1.4m long.

14th October 2019

GFMS unveils new Form P 350 die sinking EDM machine

GF Machining Solutions’ Form P 350 die sinking EDM machines feature precision-enhancing qualities and integrated technologies that enhance productivity and profitability.

21st August 2019

3D Systems and GFMS partner to bring metal AM solution

GF Machining Solutions and 3D Systems say they are innovating to bring game-changing metal additive manufacturing (AM) to the aerospace market, as evidenced by their DMP Factory 500.

5th April 2019

GF wins large orders for aero engine components

GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, has won in North America a large number of new orders in the aerospace sector for a total value of approx. USD 100 million. These orders are to be delivered in the next four years, starting 2019.

2nd November 2018

A step up in spindle performance

At this year’s EMO in Hannover on the GF machining Solutions stand Step-Tec High-speed motor spindles will be featured. The high-performance spindles are used for mould making, production, energy and aerospace applications.

23rd August 2017

Nuter Aerocomponents orders Liechti go-Mill 350

As part of its commitment to delivering quality and high production capacity as a supplier to Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW800 turbofan engine family, Spain-based aerospace supply partner Nuter Aerocomponents has pre-ordered a Liechti go-Mill 350 vertical 5-axis machining center.

21st June 2017

GF Machining Solutions keeps aerospace customers flying high

GF Machining Solutions exhibits dedicated aerospace solutions, including the new 5-axis Liechti go-Mill 800 turnkey solution for production of blisks and impellers, at Paris Air Show 2017.

19th June 2017

Supreme machining solutions

GF Machining Solutions demonstrates its supremacy in aerospace blisk and blade manufacturing. Aerospace Manufacturing reports.

5th June 2017

GF Machining Solutions launches new Turbine Group

Selected turbine manufacturers in the fast-growing aerospace and energy sectors now have direct access to premium sales and service solutions, with the GF Machining Solutions Turbine Group dedicated to their needs

2nd May 2017

Wire EDM can replace broaching for fir tree slot production

As aerospace original equipment manufacturers and supply chain companies face increasing pressure to produce more fuel-efficient aircraft, wire EDM (WEDM) is emerging as a key machining technology.

23rd March 2017

Industry 4.0 envisions the smart factory of the future

Industry 4.0 brings together a constellation of intelligence and modern automation, data exchange and manufacturing technologies. Chief among these are: adaptive cyber-physical systems, engineered from seamless integration of computational algorithms and physical components including machine tools.

7th June 2016

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