Aerospace manufacturing
global aero market is back on track - CEO Martin Buyle also identified one of the ways forward for Starrag and all its product ranges of Berthiez, Bumotec, Dörries, Droop+Rein, Ecospeed, Heckert, Scharmann, SIP, Starrag and WMW machines. “Starrag historically has never competed on price and quantity - we’ve always focused on competence and reliability – and each of our product ranges is undoubtedly the best in its respective field coupled with our globally- recognised expertise in applications engineering and stand-alone machine systems solutions,” he said, “whether that be in aerospace, transport or wind energy, for example.” He continued: “Our customers consider the true cost of machine ownership, considering life cycle savings for every component. We are adept at all aspects of helping them achieve manufacturing savings and now it is time for us to ensure that everyone throughout the world – and in every industry sector including defence, medtech and luxury goods, for instance, knows that!” n “Starrag historically has never competed on price and quantity - we’ve always focused on competence and reliability”
equates to higher tool life and lower overall tool costs. The keynote address at the two-day event by Dr Matthias Lange from Premium Aerotec (formerly part of Airbus) not only highlighted the rising demand for passenger aircraft – forecast to be 40,000 new aircraft for delivery between 2022 and 2041 – but also pinpointed how this best-in-class Tier One aero machinist is driving up sustainability in its own manufacture. This complements the engine manufacturers’ quest for fuel burn reductions of 20%-40% and, for example, improved end-of-life recycling, optimised noise and emissions, and improved design and manufacturing methods as well as more effective and efficient supply chain initiatives. The company annually produces around five million parts in 25,000 variants at different locations in Germany and Romania. Dr Lange focused on Premium Aerotec’s use of electricity (and photo-voltaics) and said that most the highest energy use at the company was in machining, so the target is to reduce this by working closely with suppliers for improved [milling] routines, more effective use of coolant and improved tooling. Optimised feed rates, and better process and tool wear monitoring will all contribute to savings via the consumption of less energy per part, he added. While acknowledging Starrag’s inherent aerospace expertise – and pleased that the
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