McStarlite, an aerospace manufacturer and premier sheet metal forming specialist since 1973, produces some of the largest, most complex sheet metal components in the world. Designed to maximize manufacturing efficiency, McStarlite’s more than 100,000 square feet of facilities can meet the demanding quality requirements of today’s competitive environment whether accommodating prototype work or high-volume production.

McStarlite Installs 5-Axis Zimmerman Mill

McStarlite Installs 5-Axis Zimmerman Mill

McStarlite recently finished installing a Zimmerman FZ30 5-Axis gantry. This large machine tool greatly expands McStarlite’s ability to machine large, fabricated structures, including lipskins, domes and bulkheads. The 25,000 RPM machine has a work envelope of 236″ (6,000mm) x 132″ (3,360mm) x 59″ (1,500mm). Read More