Thinking Beyond the Tool | Aerospace Tooling Case Study

When a leading aircraft manufacturer faced a restricted access tooling challenge, Air Tool Services collaborated with Howmet and the University of Lancashire to validate the application using 3D printed models.

The Original MX500 Mixer Returns for Full Overhaul

In 2010, Air Tool Services and a long-standing aerospace customer developed the very first MX500 sealant mixer. Fourteen years later, that same machine is still in daily use — proof that when it comes to reliability and performance, the MX500 delivers. In this case study, we take a look at its journey.