CNC Machining of a Titanium Crank Shaft for the Aerospace Industry
At KL Steven we specialize in the precision CNC machining of complex aerospace components, from a wide array of materials. This component utilized many of our machining capabilities, and required extreme precision. Working from the customer supplied specifications, this AMS 4928, 6AL4V titanium component required both CNC and manual milling, turning, and drilling. It included numerous ±.0005" tolerance holes, and true position tolerances of ±.001" of many features to a reference face. Deburring was applied using a Tampico wheel abrasive compound, and was electrochemically etched to apply the required markings.
A component of this complexity required a great deal of quality control, we provided comprehensive dimensional and visual inspections throughout the machining process.
In addition, parts also received fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPI). We manufactured a total of 12 of these items for this aerospace customer in 26 weeks.
For more information on this project, or the processes used to machine it, see the table below or contact us directly.
Request QuoteCNC Machining of a Titanium Crank Shaft – Project Details
- Product Description
- Shaft Crank for a commercial jet aircraft engine
- Precision CNC Turning Capabilities Applied/Processes
- Primary:
CNC Milling
Manual Milling
CNC Turning
Manual Turning
Drilling
Secondary:
De-Burring
Grinding
Part Marking – Electromechanical Etching
- Equipment Used to Manufacture Part
- CNC Lathe
CNC Mill
Manual Lathe
Manual Mill
Tampico Wheel abrasive compound deburring
Electrochemical etch marking
- Overall Part Dimensions
- 9" x 1.2"
- Tightest Tolerances
- Numerous .0005" tolerance holes, and true position tolerances of .001 of many features to a reference face.
- Material Used
- AMS 4928 6AL4V Titanium
- Material Finish
- Raw/Machined Finish
- In Process Testing / Inspection Performed
- Dimensional Inspection, Visual Inspection, FPI Inspection
- Industry for Use
- Aerospace Industry
- Volume
- 12
- Delivery/Turnaround Time
- 26 weeks
- Delivery Location
- USA
- Standards Met
- Customer Specifications, 2D CAD Drawing
- Product Name
- Shaft Crank