With more than 75 advanced machine tools already in operation across the F-35 fighter jet program, Starrag USA has established itself as a key manufacturing partner in the U.S. defense and aerospace industry. As the nation begins to ramp up production of the new F-47 defense program, Starrag is providing cutting-edge machining solutions for mission-critical components.
Notthoff, an aerospace manufacturer on the West Coast, is one of the latest companies to invest in Starrag technology to fulfill the demands of expanding U.S. defense programs. The new Ecospeed machining center is tailored specifically for high-speed milling of aluminum and soft metal structural parts, making the machine a fit for fuselage, wing, and system components in modern military aircraft. The Ecospeed's agile parallel kinematics and optimized chip-to-chip times make it suited for lightweight, high-volume aerospace production.
The machine achieves 1G acceleration across all five axes with jerk values up to 200 m/cu. s, offering rapid positioning without sacrificing precision, the company reported. The HSK A63/80 tool taper with 21 kN clamping force provides rigid toolholding essential for aerospace tolerances.
In St. Louis, MO, Seyer Industries, focused on titanium machining for the defense industry, continues to expand its machining capacity with Starrag machines. The first machine installed was a Starrag Heckert 800 X5. The Heckert 800 X5 is a 5-axis horizontal machine with a trunnion design that offers the precision and rigidity required for Seyer to machine the hardest materials with high material removal rates. It is complemented by a powerful 12,500 RPM mechanical spindle that was specifically selected by Seyer to deliver the torque needed for milling hard aerospace grade alloys, as well as the higher RPM and horsepower to machine softer materials. The machine has a pallet changer that allows the operator to set up the next part while the machine is in operation. This helps ensure the spindle is always turning, maximizing efficiency and output and minimizing set-up times for Seyer.
Commenting upon the relationship with Starrag, Mark Seyer from Seyer Industries said: "There is no room for error with the parts we produce on this machine. That is why we have partnered with Starrag. The exceptional build quality, rigidity, stability, performance, and precision that is backed by Starrag's excellent support network and technical experts will ensure we attain impeccable quality levels to exceed our customer expectations."
The next step in evolution for this department at Seyer is machine number two: a 6-axis Starrag STC1800-170 for manufacturing large titanium structural parts for the defense industry. With a 130" x 79" x 79" (3.3 m x 2 m x 2 m) capacity, it adds capacity and capability to give Seyer a competitive advantage.
"Our customers rely on us for solutions that perform day after day, with the repeatability and uptime that modern aerospace demands," said Udo Herbes, Managing Director at Starrag USA. "We are proud to play a part in defending the future by supporting the industry's most important programs with the best technology available."
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