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Machining Titanium for the Aerospace Industry

Sep 29, 2016 in Whitepaper

Whitepaper Summary Sample:

The aerospace industry’s success has in part been possible due to the implementation of lighter materials like composites and laminated skins of both composite and titanium. Through the use of these materials, aerospace suppliers can reduce the overall weight of an aircraft without sacrificing its strength and structural integrity....

In this whitepaper:

  • Learn of the industry impact of manufacturing aluminum & titanium parts
  • Read about the cutting challenges attributed to manufacturing Titanium
  • See the advanced CNC solutions designed specifically to overcome the challenges of difficult-to-machine metals
  • Learn how Toyoda's FH630SX-i high-speed & powerful Horizontal Machining Center provides the ideal machining environment for hard to machine metals.

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