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ADVANCED MACHINING SOLUTIONS FOR THE AERONAUTICS INDUSTRY

ADVANCED MACHINING SOLUTIONS FOR THE AERONAUTICS INDUSTRY
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ADVANCED MACHINING SOLUTIONS FOR THE AERONAUTICS INDUSTRY

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Introduction
CRENO, established in 1978 in Annecy, France, specializes in innovative machining solutions for the aeronautics industry. The company focuses on multi-axis CNC machines and robotic systems, providing customized and turnkey solutions to major stakeholders in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Core Values and Expertise
CRENO emphasizes customized solutions, a committed team, and long-term relationships. Their expertise includes multi-drilling of composite nacelles, ultrasonic cutting of honeycomb structures, and milling of composite and aluminum parts.
Technological Innovations
CRENO has pioneered several technologies, including the first CNC machine for composites, high-speed milling machines, and multi-drilling machines. They have developed acoustic drilling robot cells and ultrasonic cutting solutions, validated by major aerospace companies like Airbus and Boeing.
Advanced Machining Solutions
  • Multi-Drilling Solutions: High production performance with up to 35 holes per second and drilling heads with up to 28 spindles.
  • Ultrasonic Cutting: Combines traditional milling with ultrasonic cutting for honeycomb materials, offering high precision and reduced cycle times.
  • Composite Parts Machining: Offers high accuracy and reliability with a range of CNC and robotic solutions.
  • Aluminum Sheet Routing: Automated operations with the "bridge-cut" process for high productivity and quality.
Support and Services
CRENO provides comprehensive support, including engineering studies, operator training, and maintenance services. They offer co-engineering and prototyping services to assist in the early stages of project development.
Global Presence
CRENO maintains a worldwide presence with offices and partners in the USA, China, India, Japan, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Turkey, ensuring customer support across different time zones.
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CRENO: a key partner for the global aeronautics industry CRENO has been developing innovative machining solutions, combining machines and processes, since its foundation in 1978 in Annecy, France. Þ Customized and Turnkey Solutions such as aluminum or composites, we have developed advanced and efficient innovative processes, specifically for: For the last fifteen years, the company has been focusing on specific processes in the aeronautics sector for which we have designed highly differentiated solutions. We are currently working with major aeronautics stakeholders mainly in Europe, North America...

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CRENO, Pioneering with You and for You Providing pioneering turnkey machining and robotic systems for the aeronautics, aerospace and composite industry since 1978, CRENO offers innovative and robust solutions worldwide on multi-axis CNC machines and industrial robots. Its mission is to guarantee its customers to stay one step ahead of their competitors with a customized machine/process combination, its reliability and integration into physical and numerical industrial workflows. Some key dates in CRENO’s history Þ Foundation of “Le Créneau Industriel” in Annecy-le-Vieux, France, designer and...

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Multi-Drilling Solution of Nacelle Parts Jet engines are subjected to very strict standards to gradually reduce noise levels. To achieve With over 10 years of experience, our multi-spindle technology has become a proven solution: Recognized expertise thousands of small-diameter holes, generally from 0.55 to 1.8mm. These micro-drilled engine panels act these goals, they contain composite panels with hundreds of Increased hole quality For the past 15 years, and to respond to this very de- manding quality and productivity criteria, CRENO has become an expert in “acoustic drilling” with 5-axis machines....

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CRENO Multi-Drilling 5-Axis Machine Micro drilling of acoustic panels dedicated to large parts Þ igh production level H Þ Drilling heads with up to 28 spindles Þ to 35 holes per second (28 holes every 0.8 s) Up Þ High rigidity Þ High stability CRENO Multi-Drilling Robot Cell Robotic acoustic drilling dedicated to smaller or cylindrical parts Þ aves floor space using standard foundations S Þ ach spindle is individually assembled on a linear E axis used for the drilling motion Þ asy and cost-effective spindle reconfiguration E Þ ase of integration in industrial workflows E (inline integration)...

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Ultrasonic Cutting of Honeycomb The advantages of our ultrasonic cutting solutions Honeycomb materials and structures are increasingly used in the educed cutting force R and unsatisfactory in terms of quality and accuracy. CRENO has developed a unique solution for these ncreased ultrasonic tool life span I materials by combining the advantages of the ultraso- ossibility to realize complex geometries P aeronautics industry. Machining these materials using traditional methods is often complex, costly, nic cutting process and traditional milling machines. 6 | CRENO | ADVANCED MACHINING SOLUTIONS...

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CRENO Ultrasonic cutting 5-Axis Machine CRENO 5-axis cutting machines combine traditional milling and ultrasonic cutting quality in one machine. It is therefore possible to machine composite skins, honeycomb materials, and bonded parts. This solution offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of materials and shapes, in particular when cutting small parts at high-speeds. CRENO Ultrasonic cutting Robot cell A robot unit featuring numerous innovations Þ ertical machining of parts for better V waste evacuation Þ reparation possible during cutting operations P thanks to the external table and...

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Machining of Composite Parts CRENO is known worldwide to have delivered numerous large-sized, customized gantry CNC 3 / 5 axis milling machines dedicated to composite milling. CRENO Solutions Designed for ■ Since 2015, we have extended our range for milling composite parts and materials with robotic machining and robot cell solutions. High Accuracy Strong Rellability More Efficiency Robust design and reliability Environment Protection Various end effector technologies = Counter sink device, orbital drilling, compliance milling 8 | CRENO | ADVANCED MACHINING SOLUTIONS FOR THE AERONAUTICS

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5-Axis Machine High accuracy and strong reliability, heavy duty, customized, advanced machining solutions. full range of multi-axis machines A Satellite panel machining Overhead moving gantry Þ axis travel up to 20m (66 ft), Y axis up to 9m (30 ft), Z axis up to 2.5m (8.2 ft) X Þ Spindle power up to 42kW A full range of high-tech equipment: Countersinking, Orbital drilling, Compliance milling, Machining aggregates, Probes, Laser tool management… Robot cell full range of robotic machining cell solutions A Multi-placement robot cell for more productivity Pendular robot cell for more flexibility...

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Routing of Aluminum Sheets Creator of the “bridge-cut” process, CRENO aluminum This solution offers: stack routers automate the sheet trimming process with a very high level of productivity and quality. omplete supervision of the process for each machining C sequence ultiple aluminum sheets up to 12mm (0.47 inch) M ingle steel sheets up to 2.5mm (0.01 inch) S hree metal machining operations: trimming, drilling, T surfacing Part marking system The aluminum stack router solution From your 2D CAD files, the machine generates the optimal nesting in order to minimize waste. Metal Trimming and drilling...

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CRENO Routing Axis strokes Axis speed Moving table Gantry Tool changer 16 Storage positions up to 60 as an option Material ■ Aluminum multi sheet up to 12mm (0.47 inch) Tool length up to 150 mm (6 inch) ■ Steel in single sheet up to 2.5mm (0.01 inch) 50 mm (2 inch) Maximum tool diameter ADVANCED MACHINING SOLUTIONS FOR THE AERONAUTICS INDUSTRY | CRENO | 11

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