Dynamic NC Reduces Costs in 5-axis Hard-Metal Machining of Aircra Components
Dynamic NC Reduces Costs in 5-axis Hard-Metal Machining of Aircra Components
2 PagesTHE CHALLENGE Dynamic NC is a manufacturer of complex structural aircraft and engine-mount components. The Wichita-area supplier is highly focused on taking steps to reduce its unit price, because it knows its costs a ect everything moving up the aviation supply chain. This is one reason that the company invests heavily in high-performance technology. After winning a bid to produce 13-8 stainless steel structural components, it went in search of the best equipment for 5- axis hard-metal machining. It needed technology to achieve greater exibility in hardened materials, but it also wanted a machine that would extend perishable tool life, improve reliability and reduce labor. Dynamic NC knew that having these types of features would help it lower its per piece costs. THE SOLUTION The co
