Home / Military Helicopters Utilize Gundrilling Machine

Military Helicopters Utilize Gundrilling Machine

Dual-spindle design provides the flexibility to run two different parts simultaneously.

Posted: January 17, 2020

Kays Engineering’s DeHoff 1536T is used to produce drivetrain components with hollow centers, which reduces mass while maintaining high rotational rigidity.

The DeHoff 1536T from Kays Engineering (Marshall, MO) is a gundrilling machine used to manufacture high-performance military helicopters. Several drivetrain components are gundrilled to produce hollow centers, which reduces mass while maintaining high rotational rigidity.

The 1536T has two gundrilling spindles with each spindle on an independent slide. An operator control panel is installed on both sides of the machine, enabling each gundrilling spindle to be independently controlled. This gives manufacturers the flexibility to run two different parts simultaneously.

The machine has a 1.5-in (38-mm) diameter gundrilling capacity and a 36-in (914- mm) slide travel. It features steel box ways and hand-scraped mating components instead of linear guide ways and milled surfaces. This results in superior vibration damping, extended tool life, and improved surface finish.

Kays Engineering, 900 Industrial Drive, Marshall, MO 65340, 660-886-9929, www.kays-dehoff.com.

Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing.

Benefits of Using a 5- or 6-Inch Grinding Wheel or Flap Disc

Industry News

Solar Atmospheres of Western PA Obtains Pratt & Whitney Approval

This accomplishment reinforces Solar Atmospheres’ dedication to excellence and its ability to meet the evolving demands of the aerospace industry.

SigmaNEST, SigmaNEST Connected Shop, accurate quoting, efficient workflow, better visibility into your operation, profitable growth, production times, forecast delivery dates, realtime visibility, chase due dates, breakdowns, rework, absences, accounting make billing & delivery easy, integrated software, How to make more money by Connecting Your Shop, Webinar

Webinar: How to make more money by Connecting Your Shop

Are you wasting time & money with a fragmented process that you’ve outgrown? If so, join the SigmaNEST webinar on December 4 @ 11am (EST).

KERN Microtechnik, Tornos machine, SolidCAM, Kitamura Machinery, REGO-FIX, CME, Center for Machining Excellence, tooling,

REGO-FIX Celebrates Innovation with Center for Machining Excellence Grand Opening

The state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot REGO-FIX manufacturing educational and advancement facility houses a wide range of cutting-edge technology and serves as a hub for industry innovation that is accessible to manufacturers and industry thought leaders worldwide.

View All