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Ryman Weiman, Aeromethod Precision Testimonial

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Ryman Weiman, Owner at Aeromethod Precision, manufactures complex aerospace components and relies on Lyndex-Nikken toolholders for their performance. He says the performance of SK collet chucks is insanely good and he has never had a tool pull out of the holder. The high quality of the SK translates to the parts he machines – and he needs high accuracy and good surface finish for his aerospace parts. Additionally, shrink fit tooling and milling chucks has great runout. Watch the video and hear directly from Ryman.

AeroMethod Precision has carved out a niche as a high-performance machine shop dedicated to the demanding requirements of the aerospace industry. In this customer spotlight, Ryman Weiman discusses how the strategic implementation of Lyndex-Nikken tooling solutions has provided the stability and repeatability necessary to execute complex aerospace contracts with zero-defect quality.

The Challenge: High-Torque Machining in Exotic Alloys

Aerospace manufacturing often involves working with materials that are as difficult to machine as they are critical to flight safety. For AeroMethod Precision, the primary hurdles included:

  • Managing Tool Deflection: Ensuring that long-reach tools remain rigid when machining deep cavities in titanium and Inconel.

  • Process Consistency: Developing a workflow where offsets and tool measurements remain identical across multiple shifts and operators.

  • Aggressive Material Removal: Achieving high metal removal rates (MRR) without inducing harmonic vibrations that can damage surface finishes or spindle bearings.

The Solution: A Foundation of High-Rigidity Tooling

By standardizing on Lyndex-Nikken’s advanced tool holding interfaces, AeroMethod Precision created a more robust connection between the machine and the cutting edge. Key aspects of the solution include:

  • Milling Chucks and High-Precision Collets: Utilizing holders that provide 360-degree gripping force to virtually eliminate tool pull-out and minimize runout.

  • Thermal Stability: Choosing holders engineered to maintain accuracy during long cycle times, where heat expansion can often lead to dimensional drift in lower-quality tooling.

  • Application Engineering: Collaborating with Lyndex-Nikken’s technical team to select the optimal holder-and-collet combinations for specific high-speed milling operations.

Impact on Production and Growth

The partnership with Lyndex-Nikken has allowed AeroMethod Precision to push their machines to their full rated capacity. By reducing vibration and improving tool life, the shop has seen a direct reduction in tooling costs and a significant decrease in machine downtime. This technical foundation allows them to confidently bid on increasingly complex aerospace projects, knowing their equipment is backed by the industry’s most reliable tool-holding technology.