Manufacturing

As an integral part of the manufacturing process, a range of negative molds and jigs is used to guarantee the efficient serial production of high-quality components, from small frames or ribs to complete fuselage shells. These accurate composite counterparts ensure that matching components are joined with extreme precision. Each fuselage half is thus manufactured in its respective mold. All frames, floor panels, webs and control rods are installed in the right-hand shell before the two halves are bonded together.

Even all-composite airframes require some metal parts such as machined brackets, hinges, and supports. At Grob Aerospace, comprehensive in-house metalworking facilities are involved in producing a wide array of tailor-made metal components out of stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.