Aerospace Machining
Innovative metalworking fluids for aerospace machining
Quality precision machining of aerospace components requires high performance specialist coolants. At FUCHS, we understand the unique challenges of aerospace machining and dedicate our expertise to ensuring our cutting fluids deliver competitive advantage to your production.
We research, develop and manufacture bespoke machining fluids – technology that is approved for use by leading manufacturers and available globally via the FUCHS organization.
Premium quality water miscible coolant solutions are just part of the FUCHS portfolio. FUCHS offers customers a full line supply service for all coolant and lubricant demands. Included within our metalworking fluid portfolio are innovative solutions to meet the highly sophisticated demands of the aerospace industry, designed with the expertise of our aerospace group and approved by leading manufacturers.
Our lubricant solutions to the specific requirements of aerospace manufacturing
Structures
Materials used in the manufacture of ribs, stringers, spars and bulkheads are becoming more exotic. Utilized for their strength to weight ratio, these materials create unique demands on the cutting fluids, which FUCHS’ technology addresses head on.
FUCHS is able to offer specialist cutting fluid solutions providing optimum efficiency, from the initial bulk metal removal through to the high speed machining of thin wall components.
Engines
Aerospace engine machining requires unsurpassed accuracy, precision and quality. Through many years of partnership with leading global engine producers, we are able to supply innovative coolant solutions for all key components and substrates in the modern jet engine.
Turbine blade grinding, blisk milling and super-finishing are just some of the applications for which FUCHS can provide specialist coolant technology.
Landing gear
Modern landing gear is made from high-strength, advanced materials that pose significant machining challenges and create unique demands on cutting fluids. By partnering with OEM manufacturers, machine tool builders, and tooling suppliers, FUCHS develops custom coolant solutions capable of meeting the complex needs and reliability standards of components such as sliders, truck beams, and links and braces.
Structural solutions
Wing rib
Material:
AL2024 and AL7075 aluminium alloy
Operation:
Rough milling with solid carbide endmill
Criterion:
Surface finish, metal removal rate
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
PLANTOCUT 22 SR
ECOCUT MIKRO PLUS 20
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Non-staining, increased tool life
Flap track
Material:
Titanium alloy Ti6Al4V
Operation:
Helical side milling, roughing
Criterion:
Metal removal rate
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
PLANTOCUT 22 SR
ECOCUT MIKRO PLUS 20
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Reduced cycle time, improved tool life
Engine mount
Material:
Titanium alloy Ti6Al4V
Operation:
Drilling and milling
Criterion:
Application security and productivity
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
ECOCUT MIKRO PLUS 20
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Reduced cycle time, improved tool life
Wing spar
Material:
AL2024 and AL7075 aluminium alloy
Operation:
Rough milling, pocketing
Criterion:
Metal removal rate, productivity
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
PLANTOCUT 22 SR
ECOCUT MIKRO PLUS 20
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Non-staining, increased tool life
Engine solutions
Front case
Material:
Inconel 718, Waspaloy
Operation:
Rough turning and finish top profile
Criterion:
Surface finish and dimensions
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Fine finish, increased tool life
Engine case
Material:
Ti 6Al 4V, Waspaloy
Operation:
Rough milling
Criterion:
Metal removal
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Increased tool life
Blisk
Material:
Inconel 718 aged and hardened 48 HRc
Operation:
End milling, slotting
Criterion:
Surface finish
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Non-staining, increased tool life
Hub
Material:
Inconel 718 forged
Operation:
Rough turn internal features
Criterion:
Reduce cycle time
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Reduced cycle time, improved tool life
Landing gear solutions
Slider
Material:
Ti 6Al 4V (Ti 6-4)
Operation:
Slotting
Criterion:
Metal removal rate, tool life
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Increased metal removal rate vs tool life
Truck beam
Material:
Ti 5Al 5Mo 5Al 3Cr (Ti 5-5-5-3)
Operation:
Rough milling by plunge contouring
Criterion:
Metal removal rate, tool life
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Increased metal removal rate vs tool life
Links & braces
Material:
Ti 5Al 5Mo 5Al 3Cr (Ti 5-5-5-3)
Operation:
3D milling, roughing
Criterion:
Metal removal rate, tool life
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Increased metal removal rate vs tool life
Links & braces
Material:
Ti 6Al 4V (Ti 6-4)
Operation:
Square shoulder milling
Criterion:
Metal removal rate, tool life
Recommendations:
ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
ECOCOOL S 761B
Concentration:
8–9%
Expected results:
Increased metal removal rate vs tool life
Coolants from FUCHS
We prioritize application-oriented development, working directly with customers to tailor lubricants that meet specific process and machine requirements. Our approach combines this customer collaboration with a strong focus on foundational research within the FUCHS Group.
Our state-of-the-art Technology Center at our headquarters in Mannheim coordinates a global network of experts, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ensuring that we stay at the forefront of industry needs.
We offer premium metalworking fluids that are compatible with a wide range of metal substrates, including:
- Titanium
- Inconel
- Hastalloy
- Stainless 300, 400
- René
- Carbon Steel
- Aluminum Castings: 3000 series
- Aluminum Extrusions 5000, 6000, 7000 series
Metal working fluids from FUCHS are designed to withstand the pressures of high velocity coolant delivery to offer suitable chip evacuation, cooling and machining accuracy.
FUCHS coolant technology is approved by leading global manufacturers such as Boeing, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney. This offers subcontractors confidence in the quality and reliability of our products. ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000 is approved by Airbus and conforms to BAC 5008 Sections 5&6.
Minimum Quantity Lubrication involves applying small amounts of high-lubricity oil, mixed with air, precisely at the tool-work piece contact point. FUCHS' MQL products deliver the benefits of minimal fluid usage, reduced waste, dry swarf for recycling, and shorter cycle times, all while maintaining optimal performance.
PRODUCT LIST:
- ECOCOOL S 761 B
- ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
- ECOCOOL SYN 2175
- ECOCUT MIKRO PLUS 20
- ECOCUT EMC 517
- PLANTOCUT 22 SR US
- LUBRODAL F 3629
- HYKOGEEN 307
- LUBRODAL FO 4261
- LUBRODAL F 124 G
- LUBRODAL F 14
- LDP Hydrograf PC