Tooling covers the design and manufacture of the precision devices used to locate, support and shape aerospace structures and assemblies during production, including jigs, fixtures, dies, mandrels, and dedicated engine-build tooling, together with laser-alignment tooling using LTS and iGPS systems, and controlled-machinery tooling produced from Invar, carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) tool-plate, and hardened steel.
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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 |
Tooling suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
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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
