Operating an Aerospace Machine Shop

At JBC Machine, we operate, among other things, an aerospace machine shop. This requires we focus on meeting the exacting demands of this industry. Operating a machine shop of this type requires we understand the complexity of the machinery. We not only need to ensure our technology is capable of addressing the exacting specifics of producing the products or components, but we also must ensure our staff understands and has the necessary skills to utilize the latest devices and processes to their optimal capacity.

What Characterizes Aerospace Machining?

Aerospace machining has several qualities that make it demanding. Three basic characteristics that make it stand out from conventional machining services are:

• Tight tolerances
• Difficult to machine metals
• Complex contours, e.g., various forms that make up the shape of the plane, e.g., blades, propellers

Overall, machine shops that serve the aerospace industry must be prepared to produce complex components for machinery and other aerospace-related items.

Using Technology

If an aerospace machine shop is to remain ahead in the game, it must ensure it utilizes the latest processes and technological developments. Five-axis machines are high in demand as they provide efficient, effective and fast workpiece completion. Some of the machines we have at our disposal to design, modify and complete the project are:

• Mills
• Vertical machining centers (VMCs)
• Five-axis turning centers
• Engine lathes
• CNC lathes

CNC plays a significant role in controlling the requisite machinery. However, no matter how advanced and up-to-date the machinery is, it is useless unless you have properly trained staff to operate it.

Aerospace Machine Shop

At JBC Machine, our focus is on quality. We pursue it with great passion. This extends not only to our search for the best equipment possible to perform the work but also in ensuring we have the best staff to run it. As an approved Gulfstream Aerospace machine shop, you can rest assured we will meet and even exceed your expectations.