The aerospace industry demands absolute precision, consistency, and performance. From fuselage structures to turbine components, every part must meet strict tolerances, surface finish requirements, and reliability standards - all while being machined from increasingly complex and advanced materials.
At Exactaform, we design and manufacture cutting tools specifically engineered to meet these challenges. Whether you're machining CFRP, aluminium, or titanium, our PCD and carbide tools are trusted by leading aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for their durability, accuracy, and performance under pressure.
From structural aluminium to composite builds, our cutting tools help manufacturers achieve the precision and performance aerospace machining demands.
Our tools are trusted to machine critical aerospace components, examples including:
Wing Skins, Panels, Ribs, Stringers, Flying Controls, Landing Gear, Fuselage Panels, Engine Mounts.
Composite Airframes, Whole Aircraft Structures, Aluminium Control Components.
Composite Panel Refits, Internal Structure Repairs, Landing Gear Components.
Matching the tool to the material is essential for best performance and efficiency. That’s why our application engineers work with you to specify the right geometry, coating, and tool material for your machining setup.
Lightweight and highly machinable – used for ribs, stringers, wing panels, and more.
Recommended tools: PCD, Carbide, Diamond-Coated
Strong and lightweight, but prone to delamination. Common in wingskins, fuselages, and military airframes.
Recommended tools: PCD, Diamond-Coated,
Used for pylons, landing gear, engine components, and high-stress parts.
Recommended tools: Carbide (for strength and heat resistance)
Off-the-shelf tools often fall short when dealing with the complexity of aerospace components. That’s why bespoke tooling is at the heart of what we do — designing cutting tools that are tailored to your material, machine, and specific part requirements, whether it's machining CFRP, aluminium, or titanium.
However, alongside our custom solutions, we also offer a premium selection of standard tools developed specifically for aerospace applications, including our patented PCD drills for composites and carbide end mill range, optimised for titanium and aluminium machining.
So whether you're looking for a high-performance off-the-shelf tool or a fully bespoke solution, Exactaform delivers cutting tools that meet the highest standards of precision, performance, and reliability.
With over 45 years of experience, Exactaform is the UK’s leading PCD tooling manufacturer, trusted across the aerospace sector. We offer:
We’re proud to be trusted by some of the biggest names in the industry — including BAE Systems, Airbus, Safran, and Spirit AeroSystems — to deliver tooling solutions that meet the demands of modern aerospace manufacturing.
“Always top tier customer service, responsiveness and adaptability” R.Peet, Cutter management team, BAE systems
PCD drills, routers, and reamers are ideal, as they reduce delamination, minimise wear, and maintain hole accuracy in abrasive CFRP.
Yes. Exactaform offers refurbishment services including re-tipping, regrinding, and re-brazing — extending tool life and reducing overall costs.
Use optimised drill geometries like dagger-point designs and PCD cutting edges. We can advise on tool path strategies to further reduce delamination risk.
Yes. We supply tools for military-grade composite machining and MRO component repair — including CFRP, aluminium, and hybrid materials.
Absolutely. Our application engineers work with you to match the right cutting tool geometry and material to your specific part, process, and machine.
Agility is one of our core strengths. We pride ourselves on agile turnaround times, with a rapid response service available for urgent requirements. In addition to our bespoke tooling capabilities, we also offer a range of aerospace standard tools available for quicker delivery, ensuring you get the tools you need, when you need them.
