Aerospace Structural Bracket - 5-Axis Case Study
Case study: 5-axis machining of Ti-6Al-4V structural bracket.
Case Facts
| Application | Structural Wing Bracket |
|---|---|
| Material | Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V |
| Processes | 5-axis-machining |
| Equipment | dmg-mori-dmu |
| Standards | AS9100D |
| Tolerance | ±0.005 mm |
| Lead Time | 15 business days |
Challenge
Complex Ti-6Al-4V bracket for wing assembly requiring tight tolerances, thin walls 0.8mm, AS9100D certification.
Solution
5-axis DMG MORI DMU 80 with custom thin-wall fixturing. Trochoidal roughing. CMM GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Result
±0.005 mm on critical features. 0.8mm walls maintained. FAI 100% conforming.