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Case Studies

Case Studies
Case Studies

Delivering Precision and Performance Through Every Project

At AeroInfoTek, we take pride in delivering high-quality NC Programming, Fixture Design, and Inspection solutions across the aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. Our case studies showcase our technical excellence, innovation, and ability to meet complex engineering challenges with precision and efficiency.

Cabin Ballast Installation

Material: 7075-T7351 Aluminium Plate
No. of Setups: 3
Programming Time: 100 Hours
Fixture Details: Grid plate with base plate

Developed complete NC program and process plan ensuring dimensional accuracy and tool optimization for aluminum components. The project highlighted our capability in complex 5-axis machining setups and precision manufacturing.

R3 BACKPLATE v1.3

Material: Aluminum 6061-T651
No. of Setups: 3
Programming Time: 35 Hours
Fixture Details: Grid Plate with Base Plate

This project highlights our capability in machining complex aluminum components using multi-setup strategies and efficient fixture systems. It presented a high-precision challenge due to its intricate geometry, thin-wall sections, and multiple cutouts across a wide planar surface.

Main Cover, Wheel Door V1.6R – Rear, Left

Material: 7075-T7351 Aluminum Alloy
No. of Setups: 3
Programming Time: 106 Hours
Fixture Details: Technigrip with dovetail

Comprehensive 3D toolpath simulation and fixture design to ensure minimal tool deflection and high stability. Delivered error-free output within critical timelines.

Main Cover, Wheel Door, Knuckle – Front

Material: Aluminum Alloy 7075-T7351
No. of Setups: 3
Programming Time: 55 Hours
Fixture Details: Grid plate with base plate

Optimized machining strategy for high-strength aerospace component involving complex geometries. Achieved significant cycle time reduction with improved surface finish.

BSA, Bracket – Top

Material: 7075-T7351 Aluminum Alloy
No. of Setups: 2
Programming Time: 22 Hours
Fixture Details: 3 Jaw Chuck and Kurt Vice

End-to-end NC Programming solution with special attention to toolpath optimization and machine utilization efficiency for lightweight aerospace bracket production.

Mandrel, J-Slot

Material: Titanium
No. of Setups: 3
Programming Time: 8 Hours
Fixture Details: Chuck with soft jaw

Successfully executed titanium machining using advanced programming and tool selection methods to ensure tool life and precision in critical tolerance regions.

Rack Support

Material: Polyetherimide 30% Glass
No. of Setups: 2
Programming Time: 16 Hours
Fixture Details: Technigrip

Demonstrated our expertise in handling polymer-based materials through precision fixture setup and optimized tool path generation to maintain dimensional consistency.

Enclosure, Wheel Door, Knuckle – Front

Material: 7075-T7351 Aluminum Alloy
No. of Setups: 4
Programming Time: 83.5 Hours
Fixture Details: Technigrip with dovetail

Handled complex contour geometries with multiple setups and intricate tool paths. Achieved enhanced accuracy through simulation, verification, and optimized machining strategies.

AUX START DOOR

Material: Aluminum Alloy 7075-T651
No. of Setups: 3
Programming Time: 55 Hours
Fixture Details: Grid plate with Base plate

Machined a highly contoured aerospace component using advanced 3-axis strategies and adaptive roughing. Multi-face precision achieved via strategic fixturing to manage material stresses and maintain critical tolerances.

NUT - LOWER SIDE BRACE

Material: 7075-T7351 Aluminum Alloy
No. of Setups: 3
Programming Time: 6 Hours
Fixture Details: Chuck with soft jaw & locator

Delivered a high-precision rotational component with complex external features using a soft-jaw chucking method. The setup enabled rapid reorientation with minimal repositioning error.

RIB ATTACH

Material: Steel
No. of Setups: 2
Programming Time: 18 Hours
Fixture Details: Technigrip with dovetail

Handled the challenges of machining hardened steel by leveraging rigid fixturing and optimized cutting strategies. Achieved dimensional accuracy and surface integrity across thin-wall features.

FITTING, STRUT, ATTACH - FWD DOOR

Material: 7075-T7351 Aluminum Alloy
No. of Setups: 2
Programming Time: 16 Hours
Fixture Details: Technigrip with dovetail

Utilized a dovetail-based fixturing system to produce a load-bearing aerospace fitting with critical hole and surface tolerances. Efficient setup changeovers ensured high repeatability and reduced cycle time.

Case Studies

Specialized Case Studies

Case Study – Balloon Drawing

Objective:

  • Identify each characteristic on the drawing

  • Establish an organized method of capturing objective evidence that each drawing requirement is met

  • Recommended to ensure accuracy and completeness

Inputs from customer:

  • Engineering Drawing

Scope of work:

  • Drawing Study

  • Creating QC inspection numbers

  • Maintaining the Balloon size and Text size with reference of dimension text size

  • Preparing Ballooned Engineering Drawing

Tools used:

  • DISCUS Desktop

Deliverables:

  • Ballooned Engineering Drawing

  • First Article Inspection Report

  • In-process Inspection Report

Case Study – IPIR (In-Process Inspection Report)

Objective:

  • Prevent defective product flowing down the successive operations

  • Quality issues are often re-workable during the production phase and can be fixed before the final product is complete

Inputs from customer:

  • Engineering Drawing

Scope of work:

  • Characteristic Requirements

  • Updating the operational sequences

  • Comparing the program and dimension to update the operational sequence

  • Notes and special process study

Tools used:

  • DISCUS Desktop

  • Manual update to the Excel

Deliverables:

  • In-Process Inspectional Report with Operational sequence update

Case Study – FAIR (First Article Inspection Report)

Objective:

  • Prevent defective product flowing down the successive operations

  • Quality issues are often re-workable during the production phase and can be fixed before the final product is complete

Inputs from customer:

  • Engineering Drawing

Scope of work:

  • Exporting the First Article Inspection Report from the DISCUS Desktop

  • Alignment of images in the Excel Report

Tools used:

  • DISCUS Desktop

  • Manual Alignment

Deliverables:

  • First Article Inspection Report exported from DISCUS desktop software