CNC Machining a Titanium Aerospace Part | 97% Material Removal on Haas VF-2

We started with a 16 lb block of titanium and CNC machined it into a lightweight aerospace part on the Haas VF2, removing 97% of the original material in the process. The part required four separate operations to complete while maintaining tight tolerances at every step. Titanium is one of the toughest materials to machine, but its unmatched strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to heat make it vital for the satellites we build.

If you’re interested in CNC machining, space technology, or innovation in manufacturing, follow us on our journey.

Chapters
00:00 Part overview and setup
00:23 Starting the first operation
01:02 What happens when you don’t run coolant on titanium
01:08 Second operation
01:25 Third operation with custom fixture
01:55 Final operation with custom fixture
02:09 Final part reveal

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