As a service provider for precision aerospace machining in Port Coquitlam, Zum Hingst Technologies understands the timeless and emerging Trends in Precision Aerospace Machining.
In this blog, we want to explore the key trends emerging within our sector. Our aim is to help our community understand how precision CNC machining is driving innovation and assist our customers with their new and future projects.
Trends in Precision Aerospace Machining
ZHT has proudly supplied precision machined parts to our aerospace customers since 1978. And as the aerospace industry continues to evolve, precision machining plays a pivotal role i meeting the growing demands for efficiency, performance, and innovation. Here are a few advancements in aerospace machining we want to share.
Lightweight Materials for Improved Fuel Efficiency
One of the most significant trends in aerospace machining is the increased use of lightweight materials.
With fuel efficiency a top priority for aerospace manufacturers, the demand for components made from materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and advanced aluminum alloys is apparent.
These materials offer a high strength-to-weight ratio. This helps to reduce the overall weight of aircraft, which in turn improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions.
Improved Sustainability Processes
Sustainability is another major trend influencing aerospace machining. With a global push toward reducing the environmental impact of aviation, aerospace manufacturers are adopting more sustainable practices in both design and production.
Although steel has always been one of the most sustainable and reusable materials on the
planet, we continue to evolve our processes to optimize material use.
3D Printing
3D printing has been making waves in the aerospace industry for several years. We are experiencing this upward trend and are working with some customers to integrate additive 3D printed parts into our precision CNC machining.
Precision aerospace machining continues to be a driving force in innovation, sustainability, and
efficiency – and ZHT is here to help move you towards such a future.
Precision Aerospace Machining
As discussed on our Precision Aerospace Machining page…
We work collaboratively with our customers to improve the machine-ability of their products, to
be more cost effective and to achieve greater dimensional consistency. We continuously work
on cost reduction, often in the double digit savings, based on long term contracts, to meet the
ever increasing challenge of global competition.
Ready to get started? Contact our team by calling (604) 468-1991, fill out our contact form, or visit our office at 1452 Spitfire Place in Port Coquitlam. We look forward to helping you manage these tends worth noting!