Advanced machining of aerospace materials

Within aerospace applications, products are usually highly sophisticated according to their geometry and material choice. Despite difficulties in the manufacturing process chains, the functionality of parts is put into foreground. Due to these geometric and material restrictions, the production methods and techniques remain as key cost saving factor. Manufacturer of aerospace goods are therefore highly engaged in optimizing their manufacturing processes steadily. Within this lecture, the different manufacturing technologies are shown for selected parts and their specific requirements in order to provide the reader with a snapshot of today's technologies in this field.