Aerospace Machining Solutions

Put Your Machining on Autopilot

The aerospace industry is complex with new regulations taking off every day—but you can count on our legacy in the design and development of aerospace tooling solutions to take your projects to new heights. We have aerospace expertise, solution-driven products and unmatched, expert technical support you can rely on to navigate the challenges of aerospace machining like tough materials, intricate designs and tight tolerances.

Impacting an Industry

Two Engineers Working on Aerospace Component

We’re Trusted by Industry Leaders for Aerospace Tooling Excellence

Lockheed Martin features Kennametal’s HARVI solid carbide end mills lineup as a preferred product in the company’s internal machining guide—a resource produced by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ Operations Technology group for internal operations and engineering, as well as global supply-chain partners, that identifies the most effective parameters and processes for machining material-specific aerospace components.

Kennametal HARVI IV Solid Carbide End Mill

Helps Us Solve Unique Challenges

“Kennametal is helping us solve unique challenges to meet demand more efficiently. They have been a valuable supplier to P&W as we deliver on our company's long-term strategy through their collaboration and expertise in the Aerospace machining, tooling and application space."– Cold Section Operational Excellence (OpX), Pratt & Whitney

Kennametal KenShape MaxPACS Indexable Countersink with PCD Insert

Increased Tool Life by 100%

When a Tier 1 Asian aerospace supplier reached out to Kennametal seeking reduced costs for a countersinking operation, our expert team developed an innovative indexable PCD countersink that increased tool life 2X over the competitor tool.

Kennametal KCS10B Insert in a KM Tool Holder. Dual Spindle Titanium

A Valued & Trusted Partner

“For many years Kennametal has been a valued and trusted partner, providing HDI with technical and business support that is critical to our manufacturing operations. They work directly with us to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, and the team is highly responsive to our needs.” – Plant Management, Héroux Devtek