Market
Aerospace & Defence
Aerospace tooling covers the reference model, composite mould, trim and drill fixture, forming tool, inspection route and difficult-release internal tool. Each application has its own material and process decision.
Applications in this market
Master Model Manufacturing for Carbon-Fibre Tooling
Four master-model routes: foam and tooling paste, filled casting, steel frames or bonded boards.
Carbon-Fibre Lay-Up Tooling
Compare prepreg/autoclave and vacuum-infusion mould routes, including cure, post-cure and surface inspection.
Vacuum Trimming and Drilling Fixtures
Four fixture routes compared through vacuum sealing, stable datums, support and machining access.
Checking and Assembly Tooling
Stable datums, controlled surfaces and practical handling for inspection and assembly fixtures.
Water-Soluble Mandrels
Temporary cores for enclosed composite cavities, with wall support, dissolution paths and access openings.