Aerospace
FANUC has solutions for every aspect of aerospace manufacturing from sorting the smallest fasteners to machining advanced surfaces and materials to large, high-accuracy assembly operations.
End-to-End Process Automation Solutions for Aerospace Manufacturing
The aerospace industry demands the highest levels of precision, efficiency and reliability. With increasing pressure to optimize production, reduce costs and maintain strict quality standards, manufacturers are turning to automation to stay competitive. FANUC robotics, CNC systems and automation technologies help streamline aerospace production—improving accuracy, increasing throughput and ensuring consistency across every stage of manufacturing.
Decades of experience in aerospace automation, combined with cutting-edge robotic and machining solutions, make FANUC the trusted choice for manufacturers worldwide. Whether it’s drilling and riveting, composite material processing, or complex assembly, FANUC provides automation designed to handle the industry's toughest challenges.
FANUC Robots and Controls for Aerospace Manufacturing
FANUC offers a range of automation solutions specifically designed for aerospace applications, including:
Aerospace Application Videos
Assembly and Laser Welding for Aerospace Structures
FANUC M‑20iD/35 robots handle, fixture, scan, and laser‑weld titanium fittings, using CAD‑driven paths and on‑arm inspection for precise assemblies.
Video courtesy of Streamline Aerospace
Robotic & CNC Solutions for Aerospace
FANUC’s robotic and CNC automation technologies cover aerospace applications, including:
- Machine Tending – Automated loading and unloading of CNC machines, along with post-machining tasks like deburring, edge breaking and quality inspection.
- High-Accuracy Drilling and Riveting – Advanced vision and force-sensing technology enable robots to achieve unmatched precision in critical assembly steps.
- Paint and Coatings – Automated painting systems reduce material waste, improve consistency and minimize weight.
- Dispensing and Sealant Application – Essential for sealing aerospace components, FANUC robots provide consistent and reliable adhesive applications.
- Flexible Tooling – Instead of costly fixed tooling, robotic solutions offer flexibility to handle different part sizes and designs, saving both space and resources.
- Collaborative Assist Applications – FANUC’s collaborative robots (cobots) work alongside human operators, enhancing safety and efficiency in manual processes.
- Robotic De-Flashing – Automating de-flashing processes improves surface quality and reduces labor-intensive manual finishing.
Each solution integrates seamlessly with FANUC’s IIoT technology, providing real-time data insights and predictive maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.
How FANUC Robotics Optimize Aerospace Manufacturing
FANUC automation supports a wide range of aerospace manufacturing applications, including:
Service/Support
FANUC has the highest quality service and support resources available 24/7, everywhere there is FANUC equipment. When you need our help, we are always available and ready to assist.
Machine Tending
Machine load/unload as well as post-machining processes like deburring/edge break and inspection can all be automated.
Paint and Coatings
Automating the paint process can provide significant weight and cost reduction for aerospace.
Dispensing/Sealant
Everything in an airplane is sealed – FANUC has automated solutions to simplify the process and make it more consistent.
Flexible Tooling
Aerospace has a wide variety of very large parts – rather than large and expensive fixed tooling, flexible tooling can accommodate various parts and save significant space.
High accuracy Drilling/Riveting
Adding advanced vision and force sensing capabilities to our high accuracy and high rigidity robots can achieve process accuracies for the critical assembly steps beyond the most critical tolerance applications.
Collaborative Assist Applications
Automation doesn’t have to replace a human worker. FANUC’s collaborative robots can become a critical tool to assist manual operations.
Case Studies
Case Study
Kemco Aerospace Automates CNC Machine Tending to Grow Business
Kemco won a major aerospace contract by deploying an unattended FANUC robotic cell, increasing throughput and efficiency while delivering consistent, high‑quality parts at a competitive cost.
Case Study
FANUC Helps Electroimpact Elevate the Aerospace Manufacturing Industry
Electroimpact advanced aerospace fiber placement by partnering with FANUC to develop custom CNC motion integration, enabling faster, more reliable automation that helped move the industry forward.
Case Study
Triumph Aerospace Boosts Production by Retrofitting with New FANUC CNC
Triumph Aerospace modernized legacy skin mills with FANUC retrofits, cutting processing time in half, eliminating scrap from power outages, and restoring high‑speed, multi‑axis machining.
Articles
CRX Cobot Helps Cut Aerospace Safety Task From 12 Hours to 10 Minutes
An automated measurement system using FANUC ASI 4D and OptiPro significantly boosts aircraft part inspection speed and reliability.
4 min read
Aerospace Parts Manufacturer Adds Automation to Grow Business
Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing case study tells how Kemco grew their business using automation and robotics from FANUC and Industrial Tool, Inc.
5 min read
Products
Products Related to Aerospace
Videos
Videos Related to Aerospace
Robotic De-flashing for Turbine Fans
A FANUC M‑900iA robot unloads molded parts to a rotating de‑flash station where multiple LR Mate robots remove flash using controlled force.
Video courtesy of Steven Douglas Corporation
Articles
Articles Related to Aerospace
CRX Cobot Helps Cut Aerospace Safety Task From 12 Hours to 10 Minutes
An automated measurement system using FANUC ASI 4D and OptiPro significantly boosts aircraft part inspection speed and reliability.
4 min read
Aerospace Parts Manufacturer Adds Automation to Grow Business
Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing case study tells how Kemco grew their business using automation and robotics from FANUC and Industrial Tool, Inc.
5 min read
