The general philosophy of the South German machine builder is another aspect of importance to aero engine manufacture. Right from the outset, the company relies on very close cooperation with its customers. The process is firmly implanted in the company's strategy. This also means that, where required, customers receive in-depth training, to enable them to design and manufacture their own tools to suit their particular requirements.

In cooperation with RWTH Aachen

That the technological demands of the experts at Emag ECM are far-reaching is shown by the fact that they work in close cooperation with the machine tool laboratory at the RWTH (Rhenish-Westfalian Technical College) Aachen. It is here that experimental analyses for the electro-chemical machining of materials establish the feasibility of the process and where improved cathode designs are simulated. The comprehensive objective is integrated optimisation. The process is constantly developed further with a view to the incorporation of new materials and changing component geometries.

Large batch sizes, hardest possible materials, precision results without negative effect on the material, perfect surfaces - this is the background against which the outstanding market opportunities for the machine builder and their technology in aero engine manufacturing are generated. The company offers a modular machine concept that can be quickly tailored to suit individual component requirements.

The customer also benefits from the generally high degree of Emag expertise in the development and manufacture of machine tools. Pivotal innovations, such as Mineralit machine base, intelligent soft- and hardware interfaces and effective automation solutions are part of the company's developments. It ensures that Emag ECM can create tailor-made (P) ECM turnkey solutions. In fact, the machine builders at Gaildorf are convinced that their technology will prove indispensable for many future innovations in aero engine manufacturing. The clamour for the ECM process has begun.

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