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Bulkheads Components CNC Machining for Aerospace

Aerospace bulkheads are critical structural partitions that divide aircraft sections, transfer loads, and provide pressure containment in fuselages. At Zintilon, we specialize in CNC machining of aerospace bulkheads using advanced 3-axis and 5-axis machining to achieve exceptional structural rigidity, load distribution, and pressure integrity.
  • Machining for complex bulkhead structures and frames
  • Tight tolerances up to ±0.001 in
  • Precision milling, drilling & lightening operations
  • Support for rapid prototyping and full-scale production
  • AS9100D-certified aerospace manufacturing


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Why Top Aerospace Manufacturers
Trust Zintilon

Increased Productivity

Increased Productivity

Engineers get time back by not dealing with immature supply chains or lack of supply chain staffing in their company and get parts fast.

10x Tighter Tolerances

10x Tighter Tolerances

Zintilon can machine parts with tolerances as tight as+/ - 0.0001 in -10x greater precision compared to other leading services.

World Class Quality

World Class Quality

Zintilon provides aerospace parts for leading aerospace enterprises, verified to be compliant with ISO9001 quality standard by a certified registrar. Also, our network includes AS9100 certified manufacturing partners, as needed.

Premium Aerospace Alloys

Premium Aerospace Alloys

2024-T3, 6061-T6, 7075-T6 aluminum optimized for your specific application

Advanced Multi Axis Machining

Advanced Multi-Axis Machining

3-axis and 5-axis CNC for I-beams, C-channels, tapered spars, and complex geometries

Rapid Development Cycles

Rapid Development Cycles

Prototype to certified production in weeks, not months

Aerospace Grade Surface Treatments

Aerospace-Grade Surface Treatments

Anodizing Type II/III, passivation, polishing, shot peening, and custom coatings

AS9100D Quality Certification

AS9100D Quality Certification

Complete traceability and documentation for regulatory compliance

Flexible Production Scaling

Flexible Production Scaling

Single prototypes to 10,000+ unit production runs with consistent quality

From Prototyping to Mass Production

Zintilon provides CNC machining for aerospace bulkheads and related structural components only for projects that are not subject to export restrictions.

Prototype Bulkheads

Obtain high-precision prototypes of aircraft bulkheads that accurately replicate your final design. Test load transfer capability, verify structural stiffness, and ensure proper attachment interfaces before full-scale aerospace production.
Key Points:

  • Rapid prototyping with high precision

  • Tight tolerances (±0.0001 in)

  • Test design, material, and performance early
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EVT – Engineering Validation Test

Quickly iterate on bulkhead prototypes to ensure they meet all structural and pressure containment requirements. Identify potential issues early for a smoother transition to full-scale aerospace production.

Key Points:

  • Validate prototype functionality

  • Rapid design iterations

  • Ensure readiness for production
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DVT – Design Validation Test

Validate the structural integrity and functionality of bulkheads using various materials and reinforcement configurations to ensure design accuracy and optimal load-bearing performance before full-scale production.
Key Points:

  • Confirm design integrity and aesthetics

  • Test multiple materials and finishes

  • Ensure production-ready performance
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PVT – Production Validation Test

Verify large-scale production feasibility for bulkheads and identify potential manufacturing challenges before full production begins to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Key Points:

  • Test large-scale production capability

  • Detect and fix process issues early

  • Ensure consistent part quality
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Mass Production

Produce high-quality, end-use bulkheads at scale with precision and speed, ensuring reliable structural performance and on-time delivery for aerospace applications.
Key Points:

  • Consistent, high-volume production

  • Precision machining for aerospace-grade quality

  • Fast turnaround with strict quality control
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Simplified Sourcing for
the Aerospace Industry

Our aviation industry parts manufacturing capabilities have been verified by many listed companies. We provide a variety of manufacturing processes and surface treatments for aerospace parts including titanium alloys and aluminum alloys.

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Aircraft Bulkheads Machining Capabilities

Our advanced 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers, combined with skilled aerospace engineers, deliver precision Bulkheads Components CNC Machining for Aerospace. From pressure bulkheads to frame bulkheads and firewall partitions with intricate lightening pockets, every component is engineered for maximum strength, optimal weight reduction, and precise load path management. We provide CNC pocket milling, precision drilling, and edge preparation for perfect attachment interfaces, along with integrated stress relief processes to prevent crack initiation. Each bulkhead is machined from aluminum alloys (7075-T6, 2024-T3), titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), high-strength steel, or aluminum-lithium alloys, ensuring exceptional stiffness and performance under concentrated loads and pressure differentials.
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Materials & Finishes

Materials
We provide a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites.
Finishes
We offer superior surface finishes that enhance part durability and aesthetics for applications requiring smooth or textured surfaces.

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Materials for Bulkheads Components

Our CNC machine shop offers a wide range of materials for Bulkheads Parts Machining for Aerospace. With over 100+ metal and alloy options, we support rapid prototyping and heavy-duty structural component manufacturing with consistent precision and aerospace-grade quality.
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High machinability and ductility. Aluminum alloys have good strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal and electrical conductivity, low density and natural corrosion resistance.

Price
$ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.003 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Zinc is a slightly brittle metal at room temperature and has a shiny-greyish appearance when oxidation is removed.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Titanium is an advanced material with excellent corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and strength-to-weight characteristics. This unique range of properties makes it an ideal choice for many of the engineering challenges faced by the medical, energy, chemical processing, and aerospace industries.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Stainless steel alloys have high strength, ductility, wear and corrosion resistance. They can be easily welded, machined and polished. The hardness and the cost of stainless steel is higher than that of aluminum alloy.

Price
$ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Steel Image

Steel is a strong, versatile, and durable alloy of iron and carbon. Steel is strong and durable. High tensile strength, corrosion resistance heat and fire resistance, easily molded and formed. Its applications range from construction materials and structural components to automotive and aerospace components.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.001 mm (routing)
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Highly resistant to seawater corrosion. The material’s mechanical properties are inferior to many other machinable metals, making it best for low-stress components produced by CNC machining.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Brass Image

Brass is mechanically stronger and lower-friction metal properties make CNC machining brass ideal for mechanical applications that also require corrosion resistance such as those encountered in the marine industry.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
Copper Image

Few metals have the electric conductivity that copper has when it comes to CNC milling materials. The material’s high corrosion resistance aids in preventing rust, and its thermal conductivity features facilitate CNC machining shaping.

Price
$$$
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Due to the low mechanical strength of pure magnesium, magnesium alloys are mainly used. Magnesium alloy has low density but high strength and good rigidity. Good toughness and strong shock absorption. Low heat capacity, fast solidification speed, and good die-casting performance.

Price
$ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 7 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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Iron is an indispensable metal in the industrial sector. Iron is alloyed with a small amount of carbon – steel, which is not easily demagnetized after magnetization and is an excellent hard magnetic material, as well as an important industrial material, and is also used as the main raw material for artificial magnetism.

Price
$ $ $ $ $
Lead Time
< 10 days
Tolerances
Down to ±0.005 mm
Max part size
3000*2200*1100 mm
Min part size
2*2*2 mm
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FAQs: Bulkheads for Aerospace Applications

Aircraft bulkheads are structural partition walls that divide the aircraft fuselage into separate compartments while providing critical load transfer paths. These include pressure bulkheads that seal pressurized cabins, frame bulkheads that support fuselage shape, firewall bulkheads that separate engine compartments, and reinforced bulkheads at major attachment points for wings, landing gear, and tail structures.

Each material offers distinct advantages for bulkhead applications:
Aluminum Alloys (7075-T6, 2024-T3): Excellent strength-to-weight ratio with superior fatigue resistance for primary structures
Titanium: Outstanding strength and corrosion resistance for high-stress attachment bulkheads
High-Strength Steel: Maximum load capacity for landing gear attachment and engine mount bulkheads
Aluminum-Lithium: Advanced lightweight solution for next-generation aircraft structures

Bulkhead production utilizes advanced multi-axis machining technologies:
3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling for complex structural geometries
Pocket milling for weight reduction through lightening holes and pockets
Precision drilling for fastener holes and attachment interfaces
Contour machining for curved bulkhead profiles
Edge preparation and radius machining for stress concentration control

Yes. We offer flexible manufacturing capabilities including:
Rapid prototyping for structural testing and fit verification
Low-volume production for business jets and specialized aircraft
High-volume production with consistent quality control
Full dimensional and structural verification at every stage

Absolutely. All components are manufactured under AS9100D certified quality management systems, ensuring full compliance with FAA, EASA, and other international aerospace regulations

Yes. Our large-capacity 5-axis CNC machining centers can produce substantial single-piece bulkheads from solid plate stock or forgings. This eliminates weld joints that could compromise structural integrity and creates optimal load transfer paths throughout the component.
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