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Workpiece Clamping Micrometer-Level Precision in Engine Manufacturing

A guest post by F. Stephan Auch | Translated by AI 6 min Reading Time

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For nearly 30 years, MTU Aero Engines has relied on Stark’s zero-point clamping systems for the manufacture of engine components. With Stark.intelligence, a digital, Industry 4.0-compatible solution has now been added to the lineup.

MTU Aero Engines not only manufactures engine parts and components, but is also responsible for the final assembly of civil and military engines.(Image: MTU Aero Engines)
MTU Aero Engines not only manufactures engine parts and components, but is also responsible for the final assembly of civil and military engines.
(Image: MTU Aero Engines)

As early as the 1990s, MTU Aero Engines and Stark jointly developed a standardized interface for the workholding technology used by Germany’s leading engine manufacturer. Since then, this interface has guaranteed highly accurate workpiece clamping throughout the entire machining process—from setup through CNC milling, turning, and mill-turning to grinding, welding, and measurement. Whether manual or fully automated, clamped using fixtures or pallets: The interface consistently ensures precision down to the micrometer—regardless of machine type, manufacturer, or year of manufacture.

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