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Aerospace and Defense

MISSION-CRITICAL COMPONENTS FOR AIRCRAFT AND DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Every aircraft and defense system requires components built to the highest standards, where failure is not an option — and that trust begins with precision manufacturing. From mission-critical engines to airframes, landing gear, and complex instrumentation, every part plays a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of aerospace and defense systems.

At Lyndex-Nikken, we understand the unique challenges of aerospace and defense manufacturing, and we’ve developed expertly engineered machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions to meet the exacting demands of the global aviation industry. Our products are trusted by Tier 1 suppliers and top manufacturers, helping them build components that protect American soil and support operations abroad.

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Customer Testimonials

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Lyndex-Nikken – Customer Spotlight: Joey Jones, Aerotech Machining

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Aerotech Machining’s customers demand high tolerance parts. So, Joey Jones, President of Aerotech Machining, prefers Lyndex-Nikken toolholders and presetters to satisfy his customer’s demand due to their longer reach, high accuracy, and exceptional surface finish.

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Lyndex-Nikken – Customer Spotlight: Joe Browning, Precision Products

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Precision Products needs a high level of quality to machine high precision parts. “The ROI that Precision Products gets from using Lyndex-Nikken machine tool accessories is rigidity, accuracy, and longer tool life,” said Joe Browning, Vice President of Precision Products.

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Lyndex-Nikken - Customer Spotlight: Mitch Free, CEO, ZYCI CNC Machining

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The application knowledge and expertise from Lyndex-Nikken is invaluable in helping me solve challenges,” said Mitch Free, CEO, ZYCI CNC Machining.

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Lyndex-Nikken - Ryman Weiman, Aeromethod Precision Testimonial

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Ryman Weiman, Owner at Aeromethod Precision, manufactures complex aerospace components and relies on Lyndex-Nikken toolholders for their performance.

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Lyndex-Nikken - Jim McGuire, General Dynamics OTS Testimonial

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Hear why Jim McGuire, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, General Dynamics OTS uses Lyndex-Nikken toolholders such as milling chucks, shrink fit, and MMC Mini-Mini holders for machining aerospace and defense parts – quality and longevity over time.

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Lyndex-Nikken - Peter Bowman, Flying S Inc. Testimonial

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Peter Bowman, Manufacturing Engineer at Flying S Inc., relies on Lyndex-Nikken shrink fit holders and an Elbo Controlli Nikken presetter to machine aerospace and defense components from carbon fiber and metallic materials for a wide range of flying applications.

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Lyndex-Nikken - Jeffrey Sundwall, Chemring Energetic Devices Testimonial

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Jeffrey Sundwall, CNC Production and Tool Manager at Chemring Energetic Devices, initially sought shrink-fit holders for aerospace and defense machining, but after comparison cuts from Lyndex-Nikken, found that SK collet chucks delivered the best results with clean chips and no vibration.

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Lyndex-Nikken - ZYCI CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

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Hear why Mitch Free at ZYCI prefers Lyndex-Nikken toolholders, live tools, workholding, and machine tool accessories for manufacturing their aerospace parts.

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Lyndex-Nikken - MyAero

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We celebrate a MYAERO collaboration with Yasda, Methods, and Mitsubishi Materials on machining an aerospace hinge – proving that productivity is truly optimized thorough collaboration.

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Lyndex-Nikken - Blisk Aerospace Machining Video

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We celebrate a collaboration with Yasda, Methods, and Mitsubishi on machining a blisk – proving that productivity is truly optimzed thorough collaboration.