ground rather than milled. The finish is so good that it gives a ground-like appearance.”
Beyond finish quality, the machine’ s performance lies in its consistency.
“ It’ s accurate, it’ s repeatable and the reproducibility is extremely high,” Rowley added.
A key feature of the AXILE G8 is its centred trunnion construction, which provides enhanced rigidity and stability during machining operations. This structural design enables tighter tolerances and improved control when machining complex geometries typical of aerospace components.
“ The construction of the centred trunnion gives superior stability and control— it really is quite unique,” said Rowley.“ Its design makes it ultra-strong and a real differentiator for us in the market.”
“ If you have ten parts that need turning and milling, throughput can be quite quick,” Rowley explained.“ Although there is one spindle doing the work, geometric accuracy is higher because the part is not being moved between different machines. The main reason for investing in this technology is the accuracy achieved by eliminating multiple changeovers.”
For ANT Industries, the investment reflects the increasing demands placed on the aerospace supply chain, where component complexity, traceability and quality expectations continue to rise. This the latest machine delivered through the partnership with The Engineering Technology Group in Wellesbourne.
With the AXILE G8 now operational, the company expects the new capability to enhance its ability to machine highly complex profiles while delivering the precision and repeatability required by global aerospace and gas turbine customers.
While traditional manufacturing processes often involve moving components between multiple machines, the new turn / mill centre allows several operations to be completed in a single setup.
For more information, visit www. antindustries. com
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