How To Optimize Aluminium Machining In The Automotive Industry

Cutting tools play an important role in automotive manufacturing. These tools can make the job easy.

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With the automotive sector increasing its use of engine, powertrain, water pump and brake system parts manufactured from aluminium, the challenge for OEMs and their supply chain partners is to deliver more productive milling operations. Tooling selection is the key to genuine market differentiation in this segment, where the correct application of optimized milling cutters across the entire range of engine component machining operations can pay significant dividends.

There continues to be a year-on-year rise in the number of aluminium engines being produced, both for conventional and hybrid passenger cars. In fact, close to 100 million are now being manufactured every year. These engines house parts that are often complex in shape and, after casting, demand a sequence of varied but essential milling operations.