Aerospace Manufacturing

Mapal introduces NeoMill-Alu-QBig mills for aluminium

The NeoMill-Alu-QBig indexable insert milling cutter from Mapal stands for top performance in high-volume milling of aluminium. The tool manufacturer thus offers a very economical solution for use on high-performance machines, such as those found primarily in the aerospace industry.

24th May 2024

Mapal FixReam 700: a reamer with nine lives

Mapal has launched a series of cylindrical shank reamers with brazed cutting edges. Within the range of monolithic solid carbide tools for reaming, they are adding a particularly sustainable variant to the existing product series.

14th February 2024

New dimensions in aluminium machining

Aerospace Manufacturing hears how Mapal’s high-volume milling cutters are put through their paces at CNC machine tool manufacturer, bavius technologie.

20th February 2024

High-volume machining of aluminium

MAPAL has launched new products for high-volume milling of aluminium, expanding its portfolio for the aerospace industry.

18th January 2024

Mapal at EMO 2023

From its 480m² stand – A18 in Hall 4 – at EMO in September, tooling expert Mapal will focus on the automotive, aerospace, fluid power technology and die and mould making sectors, planned innovations for 2024, the recently launched online shop and the highly topical subject of sustainability.

14th August 2023

The composite cutting craft

In this Q&A, Dr Peter Müller-Hummel, senior manager business development aerospace and composites at Mapal, discusses with Ed Hill Hihow the company has developed new tools for drilling holes in advanced materials used in aerospace.

6th April 2018

Mapal satisfies aircraft assembly with Al Stack drills

During the assembly of aircraft, manufacturers frequently stack different aluminium alloys for the production of the aircraft fuselage. During final assembly, drill feed units are employed to drill holes for rivet joints in the aluminium alloys that form the ribs and outer skin of the aircraft.

17th May 2017

New HPR400 reams like a dream

Mapal has developed a new HPR400 reaming tool which incorporates accurate insert seats to allow users to replace the inserts instantly using a torque wrench. Incorrect insert mounting is eliminated, as only one mounting position is possible and the inserts can be fitted in any pocket.

14th February 2017

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