Aerospace

Aerospace structures demand 5-axis freedom, thin-wall stability and uncompromised datum control on titanium and aluminum.

The challenge

Aerospace workholding challenges

What goes wrong in this sector when workholding is not specified from the process up.

Tool interference on complex 5-axis profiles

Deep pockets and undercuts leave almost no room for the cutter — the workholding must stay out of the way.

Thin-wall deflection under clamp load

Aerospace skins and ribs deflect the moment clamp force is applied, ruining flatness and wall thickness.

Datum loss across multi-setup milling

Roughing and finishing often happen in separate setups; the reference must survive every hand-off.

How JIYAN solves it

Workholding that fits Aerospace

Each challenge above maps to a JIYAN product direction — proven in daily production.

5-Axis Elevated Tower

Lifts the part above the table so the tool reaches all five faces in a single setup — no repositioning, no interference.

5-Axis Elevated Tower

Low-profile self-centering vises

Spread clamp force evenly and sit low on the table, protecting thin walls from localised deflection.

Self-Centering Vise

Zero-Point System

Carries the datum from roughing to finishing with ±0.002 mm repeatability — the part returns to exactly the same place.

Zero-Point Clamping System
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FAQ

Aerospace workholding — common questions

Can JIYAN fixtures hold thin-wall titanium without deflection?

Yes. Low-profile self-centering vises distribute clamp force across the jaw face and sit clear of the cutting zone, while the elevated tower removes the need for bulky supports that induce flex.

How do you keep the datum through roughing and finishing?

We build the part reference into a zero-point base. Once indicated, the part is removed and re-seated to the same position every time — no re-indication, no lost datum.

Do you support 5-axis machine tables from major OEMs?

All JIYAN towers and bases use standard bolt patterns compatible with Haas, DMG Mori, Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc and Makino tables; custom plates are available.

Engineer your Aerospace workholding

Send us your drawing and process constraints. Our engineers return a fixture direction and quote within 24 hours.

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