Acromil Corporation, a primary supplier of complex structural components and assemblies to the aerospace and defense industries, has ordered two advanced Wide-Range Titanium Profilers and a Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) from Fives Machining Systems Inc. as the start of a two-phase expansion. Acromil, Fives Cincinnati and Fives Giddings & Lewis will also collaborate to establish a worldclass hard metals manufacturing center with the latest 5-Axis high metal removal technology, with a goal of

developing the most productive titanium cutting machines available. The new Wide-Range version is optimized for difficult to machine materials, such as titanium and stainless steel.

“Our expansion demonstrates a commitment to the defense and aerospace industries, with the primary goal of developing Acromil to be a Tier 1 supplier supporting customer needs for detail parts and assemblies,” said Ed Hatcher, Acromil’s Executive Vice President. “We believe our collaboration with Fives Group will change the way aerospace manufacturers approach titanium machining.”

The WR Titanium Profilers are manufactured and delivered by Fives Cincinnati, Hebron, KY while the HBM is produced and shipped from Fives Giddings & Lewis in Fond du Lac, WI. “The new profilers have been tested extensively with excellent results,” said Steve Thiry, President and General Manager. “The HBM will handle titanium structural components (for a major aerospace OEM) that will highlight the versatility of the G&L machines. It’s also a great opportunity for us to work with industry veterans like Ed Hatcher from Acromil as we continue to develop, and advance, high-performance titanium cutting.”