The aerospace market is on a roll. The requirement for better fuel-efficient aircraft is towering. This demands materials advancement in aluminium, composites, Inconel, stainless steel, titanium, and other aerospace materials that are lightweight and powerful. The dilemma lies in the pain points with regard to machining efficiency posed by these materials. From the corner office to the factory floor, everyone who works in aerospace manufacturing faces the same challenge: producing quality parts for safety-critical applications with maximal efficiency. This is acutely felt in aerospace machining with its complex, difficult-to-machine components—such as blisks— that combine advanced materials with intricate features. The high value of such parts, combined with long cycle times, means that engineers working in aerospace machining cannot afford to make mistakes, especially not when the quality control standards for aircraft engine components are so high. Persistent tool life is fundamental to retaining a balance between quality and productivity, so choosing the correct set of tools for the job is principal to succeeding in such an extremely competitive market. The constantly expanding universe of advanced aerospace materials has created a parallel universe of progressive cutting tools, and with a variety of options, it can be simple to get confused. This is where companies like Midland Aerospace is creating all the difference.

With nearly 20 years of experience, Midland Aerospace is a potent company based on the skills and knowledge of an exceptional workforce. The company operates from a modern purpose-built facility and utilises one of the best manufacturing systems available. The comprehensive services that Midland Aerospace offers and the reputation for quality and reliability has attracted clients from around the world. “By complementing our central machining and fabrication facilities with sizable in-house support capability, we are unambiguously positioned to partner aerospace suppliers from major aircraft manufacturers through to small maintenance operations,” asserts Mr Iain Geoffrey Clarkson, Director of Midland Aerospace.

As a growing company, Midland Aerospace is continually investing in future, enabling technologies to respond quickly to the moving needs of the customers. Apart from this, the company is also EN 9100: 2018 (AS9100 Rev D) and BS EN ISO 9001: 2015 approved and holds EASA approval for both the manufacture of new parts and for component repair.

Being one of the leaders in the aerospace manufacturing industry, Midland Aerospace, offers extensive services to its wide array of clients. The services include assembly, fabrication, machining, CAD-CAM, paint and treatments, repairs, assembly, and project management. With reference to assemblies, Midland Aerospace is uniquely positioned with the wide range of skills necessary to manufacture machined and fabricated detail parts through to finished assemblies in support of new aircraft builds, modification programs, and other services. The highly skilled fabrication team of the company also has the ability to offer CNC Turret Punch and CNC Press Brakes together with an in-house Rubber Press to ensure precision.

In parallel, modern CNC machining centres, including the latest 5-axis technology, are operated by highly skilled professionals of Midland Aerospace as they understand the stringent demands of the customers. On another note, an Integrated management system with real-time data collection is used to control and monitor the production process from quote through to dispatch ensuring smooth operation and on-time delivery. Additionally, All Midland Aerospace customers are assigned an Account Manager; also, a Project Engineer is allocated to major accounts and all new or complex projects.

For the future, the company will continue to innovate in terms of technology and aims to offer the best services to clients across the industry.