Skins Components CNC Machining for Aerospace
➝ Machining for complex curved skin panels
➝ Tight tolerances up to ±0.002 in
➝ Precision routing, trimming & edge finishing
➝ Support for rapid prototyping and full-scale production
➝ AS9100D-certified aerospace manufacturing
Why Top Aerospace Manufacturers
Trust Zintilon
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
Zintilon can machine parts with tolerances as tight as+/ - 0.0001 in -10x greater precision compared to other leading services.
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
2024-T3, 6061-T6, 7075-T6 aluminum optimized for your specific application
Advanced Multi-Axis Machining
3-axis and 5-axis CNC for I-beams, C-channels, tapered spars, and complex geometries
Rapid Development Cycles
Prototype to certified production in weeks, not months
Aerospace-Grade Surface Treatments
Anodizing Type II/III, passivation, polishing, shot peening, and custom coatings
AS9100D Quality Certification
Complete traceability and documentation for regulatory compliance
Flexible Production Scaling
Single prototypes to 10,000+ unit production runs with consistent quality
From Prototyping to Mass Production
Prototype Aircraft Skins
Key Points:
- Rapid prototyping with high precision
- Tight tolerances (±0.0001 in)
- Test design, material, and performance early
EVT – Engineering Validation Test
Key Points:
- Validate prototype functionality
- Rapid design iterations
- Ensure readiness for production
DVT – Design Validation Test
Key Points:
- Confirm design integrity and aesthetics
- Test multiple materials and finishes
- Ensure production-ready performance
PVT – Production Validation Test
Key Points:
- Test large-scale production capability
- Detect and fix process issues early
- Ensure consistent part quality
Mass Production
Key Points:
- Consistent, high-volume production
- Precision machining for aerospace-grade quality
- Fast turnaround with strict quality control
Simplified Sourcing for
the Aerospace Industry
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Aircraft Skins Machining Capabilities
Aerospace
Materials & Finishes
Specialist Industries
Materials for Skins Components
High machinability and ductility. Aluminum alloys have good strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal and electrical conductivity, low density and natural corrosion resistance.
Zinc is a slightly brittle metal at room temperature and has a shiny-greyish appearance when oxidation is removed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FAQs: Skins for Aerospace Applications
Rapid prototyping for design validation
Low-volume production for specialized applications
High-volume production with consistent quality control
Full structural and dimensional verification at every stage
3-axis and 5-axis CNC routing for precise panel trimming and edge profiling
CNC drilling for rivet holes and fastener patterns
Contour milling for smooth curved surfaces
Composite machining for carbon fiber and fiberglass panels
Precision deburring and edge finishing for assembly-ready surfaces
Aluminum Alloys (2024-T3, 7075-T6): Excellent formability, proven durability, and cost-effectiveness for most aircraft structures
Carbon Fiber Composites: Superior strength-to-weight ratio with design flexibility for complex contours
Fiberglass: Cost-effective solution for non-critical fairings and secondary structures
Titanium: High-temperature resistance for areas exposed to engine heat or extreme conditions
