Tooling encompasses the design and manufacture of the precision devices, assemblies and consumables used to shape, hold, guide and inspect aerospace components throughout production, covering cutting tools, drill bushings, form tools and sacrificial tooling produced from materials including tool steel, carbide, Invar and carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) to meet tight dimensional and thermal stability requirements.
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| Elaire Corporation (U.S.A.) | Elaire Corporation is a global supplier for airtool collets and various drill holding collets. All parts are made in the USA. | www.elairecorp.com |
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Sectors serving Tooling companies:
Machining & Metal Removal •
Metals •
Design Software •
Metal Processing & Heat Treatment •
Computer Integrated Manufacturing •
Forming Processes •
Tools •
Additive & Advanced Manufacturing •
Technical Consultants •
Composite Materials •
Plastics •
Active Electronic Components •
Non-metal Materials •
Chemicals •
Professional Services •
Facilities Services

Tooling

Sectors purchasing from Tooling companies:
Airframer •
Machining & Metal Removal •
Airframe Assemblies •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Manufacturing Services •
Structural Components •
Forming Processes •
Turbine Engines •
Engine Structure & Casings •
Composite Processes & Manufacturing •
Landing Assemblies •
Rotors & Propellers •
Piston & Rotary Engines