CNC machining of components for drones
- 100% Made in Germany
- Guaranteed confidentiality & highest safety standards
- Highest precision & reliability
- Special expertise for large thin-walled parts
- Customised drone components
Laro NC-Technik: Manufacturer of special parts for the aviation industry
✔ EN 9100 certification
Certified CNC service in accordance with the strict requirements of DIN EN 9100:2018 for the aerospace sector.
Certified CNC service in accordance with the strict requirements of DIN EN 9100:2018 for the aerospace sector.
✔ Feasibility analysis
Virtual machines allow the complete simulation of the machining processes before the actual manufacturing stage in order to achieve optimisation and material savings.
Virtual machines allow the complete simulation of the machining processes before the actual manufacturing stage in order to achieve optimisation and material savings.
✔ High-volume machining
Our measurement sizes enable HPC/HSC milling of large parts with lengths up to 6,000 mm and weights up to 20 tons.
Our measurement sizes enable HPC/HSC milling of large parts with lengths up to 6,000 mm and weights up to 20 tons.
✔ Air-conditioned production
Air-conditioned production halls guarantee absolute dimensional accuracy of the manufactured parts.
Air-conditioned production halls guarantee absolute dimensional accuracy of the manufactured parts.
PROTOTYPING AND MOULD MAKING
Laro NC-Technik as a partner in drone development and GRP/CFRP mould making
Laro NC-Technik GmbH offers comprehensive services in the fields of prototyping, toolmaking and mould construction. With ISO-certified manufacturing processes, the company guarantees the highest quality and precision in defence technology. Design development and validation are integral parts of the process to ensure that every component meets the stringent requirements of the defence industry. When manufacturing small series, pilot series and test series, Laro NC-Technik uses strict test criteria to ensure that all milled parts more than meet the requirements before they are integrated into the final production process of defence technology companies. The CNC-milled components are used in various military applications of our customers' defence systems and offer a reliable and powerful solution for the most demanding tasks.
Long-range reconnaissance drones are an essential component of modern defence systems. They make it possible to monitor large areas from the air, collect valuable information and carry out missions more efficiently and safely. When it comes to CNC-milled components, manufacturers of drones for the German Armed Forces and NATO partners benefit from the expertise and performance of Laro NC-Technik GmbH's CNC contract manufacturing, which is certified for aerospace according to EN 9100:2018. With our special experience in lightweight construction, we are able to mill high-quality parts from aluminium, steel, titanium, Invar as well as GRP and CFRP for aviation.
As a generalist CNC milling company, we provide you with all services from a single source. Depending on your requirements, we also take on individual upstream or downstream work steps in addition to machining. We even consistently "think along" with the process steps outside our company. Because we want to support you in the realisation of your project as effectively as possible.
Our wide-ranging expertise and exceptionally efficient machinery make us the ideal partner for every situation. Convince yourself of the expertise and commitment of our employees.
Make an appointment now for a non-binding consultation!
As a generalist CNC milling company, we provide you with all services from a single source. Depending on your requirements, we also take on individual upstream or downstream work steps in addition to machining. We even consistently "think along" with the process steps outside our company. Because we want to support you in the realisation of your project as effectively as possible.
Our wide-ranging expertise and exceptionally efficient machinery make us the ideal partner for every situation. Convince yourself of the expertise and commitment of our employees.
Make an appointment now for a non-binding consultation!
Specialised in tools for innovative carbon fibre composite parts
When it comes to manufacturing high-strength tools from INVAR or titanium alloys for the production of CFRP components, defence technology companies can rely on the expertise of Laro NC-Technik as a milling shop. We offer experienced and highly professional service for drone manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, helicopter manufacturers, the MRO spare parts service and the aerospace industry, from advice on tool design and material selection to the finished tool in the desired surface quality.
- INVAR, a nickel-iron alloy, is characterised by an extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion, which makes it particularly suitable for tools such as punches and dies, where precision and dimensional accuracy are crucial. However, machining INVAR poses particular challenges as it has a high toughness and a tendency to work harden. This requires the use of special cutting tools and optimised machining parameters to ensure precise and efficient production.
- TITANIUM or TITANIUM ALLOYS are known for their high strength and corrosion resistance, making it an ideal material for durable tools. However, titanium is also difficult to machine due to its low thermal conductivity and high chemical reactivity.
Tasks of unmanned long-range reconnaissance drones
Surveillance
Military drones are able to continuously monitor large areas, providing high-resolution images and videos.
Drone reconnaissance
They collect and transmit important information such as weather data, movement profiles and geographical conditions.
Rescue
Supporting rescue and recovery missions, e.g. by the German Armed Forces: in an emergency, drones help to maintain an overview and coordinate rescue operations.
Border security
Military drones help to monitor and secure national borders thanks to their ability to monitor areas that are difficult to access.
MATERIALS FOR DRONE COMPONENTS
Drone manufacturers require lightweight yet robust components to maximise the range of the drones. CNC-machined parts made from carbon fibre composites, aluminium alloys and titanium alloys play a central role in the design of unmanned aerial reconnaissance systems. These weight-saving properties are also utilised by designers in aircraft construction, helicopter construction and satellite and spacecraft construction.
Carbon fibre composites offer high strength at low weight and are ideal for the structural components of drones. Aluminium alloys are light yet strong and are therefore preferred for various components. ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) polymer is a plastic material used for housing structures to protect drone electronics, among other things.
Carbon fibre composites offer high strength at low weight and are ideal for the structural components of drones. Aluminium alloys are light yet strong and are therefore preferred for various components. ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) polymer is a plastic material used for housing structures to protect drone electronics, among other things.
| Metal | Material Designation | Properties |
|---|---|---|
Titanium Alloys | Ti-6Al-4V, Ti-6AL-4V ELI, 6AL-6V-2Sn-Ti | High strength, low weight, corrosion resistance, high cycle fatigue resistance - used in aerospace, maritime, chemical industry, biomedical |
Aluminium Alloys with Magnesium | EN AW 5754, EN AW 5083 | Medium to high strength, weldable - used in shipbuilding, transport, pressure vessels, bridges and buildings, as AA5024 (AlMgSc) also used in aviation |
Aluminium Alloys with Magnesium + Silicon | EN AW 6082, EN AW 6060, EN AW 6061 | Very good weldability and extrudability - mainly used as extruded profiles |
Aluminium Alloys with Zinc | EN AW 7010, EN AW 7019, EN AW 7020, EN AW 7040, EN AW 7050, EN AW 7074, EN AW 7075 | High to very high strength - used in aircraft construction, aerospace, sports equipment, mobile phone and watch housings |
Tool Steel | 1.1xxx, 1.2xxx, 1.3xxx | Mainly used for the production of active elements of tools, such as rollers, stamps, dies, reinforcement rings, bending swords |
Stainless Steel | 1.4xxx | Resistant to moisture, alkalis, acids, chloride, air pollutants - widely used in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, apparatus engineering, pumps, sanitary, heating, household, medicine, etc. |
Manganese Steel | 1.3401 | Also hard manganese steel or manganese hard steel - due to its high wear resistance used in applications with strong impact and shock loads |
(Ballistic) Safety Steel | HB477-540, HB530-590, HB580-640, HB630-700 | Explosion-proof, flexible, weldable, highest resistance to cyclic stress and fatigue - used for armor (armor steel) |
Duplex Steel | 1.4462 | High strength and yield strength, very corrosion and seawater resistant - used in the maritime and offshore industry, chemical industry, food industry, apparatus and container construction |
What sets us apart are our experienced and qualified employees, our modern machinery and our customer-orientated approach. This enables us to fulfil your individual requirements. You can rely on our competence and expertise in the production of aerospace components.
We find the right solution for every component. High-speed cutting (HSC milling) enables aerospace parts to be manufactured particularly quickly. From thin-walled workpieces with low weight to heavy-duty machining: we have solutions for practically every project. We manufacture highly complex components and guarantee you continuous process reliability.
We find the right solution for every component. High-speed cutting (HSC milling) enables aerospace parts to be manufactured particularly quickly. From thin-walled workpieces with low weight to heavy-duty machining: we have solutions for practically every project. We manufacture highly complex components and guarantee you continuous process reliability.
CNC machinery: plenty of workspace for large-volume machining
If you would like to have large, thin-walled components milled, Laro NC-Technik GmbH is the right partner for you as a particularly broad-based supplier. With our modern and powerful CNC machines, machining large parts is no problem. Machining large parts up to 6,000 mm and 20 tonnes is part of our everyday business. You can rely on precise and safe heavy-duty machining in our air-conditioned halls.
FPT DINO MAX
High Performance Cutting
High Speed Cutting
Working area X = 6000mm, Y = 3500mm, Z = 1500mm
High Performance Cutting
High Speed Cutting
Working area X = 6000mm, Y = 3500mm, Z = 1500mm
Henri-Line Vertamill 229 Zoom
Working area X = 6000mm, Y = 2850mm, Z = 2100mm
Working area X = 6000mm, Y = 2850mm, Z = 2100mm
Bavius UBZ HP 300/200 T3
Working area X = 4500mm, Y = 2600mm, Z = 1500mm
Bavius UBZ NT 300/200
Working area X = 4500mm, Y = 2600mm, Z = 1500mm
Working area X = 4500mm, Y = 2600mm, Z = 1500mm
Bavius UBZ NT 300/200
Working area X = 4500mm, Y = 2600mm, Z = 1500mm
FPT Dino
Working area X = 2300mm, Y = 1600mm, Z = 900mm
Working area X = 2300mm, Y = 1600mm, Z = 900mm
EN 9100:2018 certification
As a regularly EN 9100-certified machining company, we are officially qualified to manufacture parts for the aerospace industry. We demonstrably pay attention to the exact documentation of our processes and interfaces. All services and products are fully traceable.
Our EN 9100:2018 certification confirms what our customers have long known: Absolute reliability and the highest quality are our standard. Your drone components are in the best hands with us.
You can find more information about our EN 9100:2018 certification here.
Our EN 9100:2018 certification confirms what our customers have long known: Absolute reliability and the highest quality are our standard. Your drone components are in the best hands with us.
You can find more information about our EN 9100:2018 certification here.
Feasibility analysis
We use virtual machines to reliably check the feasibility of your designs without the need for materials or machinery. This allows us to identify and analyse any challenges in advance. We then work with you to find the optimum solution and support you in adapting your design if necessary. CNC components for the aerospace industry are often highly complex. Here in particular, it is worth carrying out a feasibility analysis. This ensures that time and money are invested efficiently.
Surface finishing
Surface coatings and finishes provide additional strength, protection and functionality. Glass bead blasting ensures an even, smooth surface. Powder coating provides a robust and protective layer of colour. Painting allows for flexible colour matching and additional protection. Passivation and anodising increase the corrosion resistance of metal parts, while silver plating and nickel plating improve electrical conductivity and protection against wear. Galvanising, chromic acid anodising and hard anodising create particularly robust and resistant surfaces. Copper plating, chrome plating and gold plating offer aesthetic and functional advantages for drone components.
CNC contract manufacturing: Milling work for reliable drone components
Long-range drones consist of a large number of components in which each milled part must be extremely robust and yet very light:
- Frame and structural components: stringers, frames, brackets, inserts, clips and other structural components are crucial for the stability and low weight of the drone.
- Lightweight consoles, mounting plates and brackets: various sensors and cameras require high-precision manufacturing methods.
- Housing structures for the electronics: milled from an aluminium block, they protect sensitive electronics from external influences and form high-precision mounts for the camera technology.
- Propellers and rotor blades: These have to be milled precisely to ensure optimum aerodynamic properties.
- Wings and tail units: These are necessary for the control and manoeuvrability of the drone.
Range of surface coating / surface finishing services
- Glass bead blasting
- Powder coating
- Painting
- Passivating
- Anodising
- Silver plating
- Nickel plating
- Galvanising
- Chromic acid anodising
- Hard anodising
- Copper plating
- Chrome plating
- Gold plating
Thin-walled parts
We mill thin-walled parts that are frequently required in drone construction with minimum tolerances for maximum accuracy. Our experience in this area is the guarantee for your weight-optimised and resistant components and structural parts. The lowest possible weight is of great importance in aviation, not only for technical but also for economic reasons.
Aluminium and CFRP/GRP
Our employees are your experts in the machining of aluminium and CFRP/GRP. These materials are particularly valued in aviation and aerospace because they combine lightness with high stability. Carbon aerospace parts and aerospace components are lightweight and can withstand heavy external loads. As a proven and versatile material, aluminium is also frequently used in aerospace projects.
Large-volume machining
Large-volume machining is also part of our broad area of expertise. Very large components are often required for aerospace designs in particular. We manufacture CNC components up to 6,000 mm in size and 20 tonnes in weight with maximum precision.
You can find more information about our services in large-volume machining here.
You can find more information about our services in large-volume machining here.
Milling large parts to the perfect finish
Laro NC-Technik has invested in a 5-axis milling machine from FPT with Sinumerik One control. The quantum leap in terms of efficiency, precision and surface quality for machining large parts has been achieved and the course has been set for automated workpiece feeding.
📰 Read the press article in the trade journal NC-Fertigung here!
📷 Start interactive 360° tour of the machine
Machine and equipment: The FPT Dinomax has Siemens linear motors, a traverse path of 6,000 x 3,500 x 1,500 mm and can machine large parts at up to 22,000 revolutions per minute.
Automation and precision: The machine enables fully automatic, high-precision machining of aluminium and steel. It can change tools weighing up to 35 kg and process workpieces with a surface load of up to 15 tonnes per square metre.
Control system and software: The Sinumerik One control system offers comprehensive software packages and enables seamless integration into the existing infrastructure.
Efficiency and flexibility: The machine can change the milling spindle fully automatically within three minutes, it can switch from HPC High Performance Cutting to HSC High Speed Cutting and offers high repeat accuracy in the µ range.
Automation: Laro NC-Technik is planning palletising systems to further increase the efficiency of CNC machining of large parts.
📰 Read the press article in the trade journal NC-Fertigung here!
📷 Start interactive 360° tour of the machine
Machine and equipment: The FPT Dinomax has Siemens linear motors, a traverse path of 6,000 x 3,500 x 1,500 mm and can machine large parts at up to 22,000 revolutions per minute.
Automation and precision: The machine enables fully automatic, high-precision machining of aluminium and steel. It can change tools weighing up to 35 kg and process workpieces with a surface load of up to 15 tonnes per square metre.
Control system and software: The Sinumerik One control system offers comprehensive software packages and enables seamless integration into the existing infrastructure.
Efficiency and flexibility: The machine can change the milling spindle fully automatically within three minutes, it can switch from HPC High Performance Cutting to HSC High Speed Cutting and offers high repeat accuracy in the µ range.
Automation: Laro NC-Technik is planning palletising systems to further increase the efficiency of CNC machining of large parts.
CNC-MILLED DRONE COMPONENTS
Comprehensive customer service right from the start
Military drones are indispensable reconnaissance aircraft in modern defence technology. Laro NC-Technik contributes to the performance and reliability of this drone reconnaissance with precisely manufactured components. Working with drone manufacturers, Laro NC-Technik is a reliable partner in developing technologically advanced and highly effective drone systems that meet the most demanding requirements.
CNC-machined components are an integral part of modern drones for military use. By using advanced materials and precise manufacturing techniques, we ensure that our components meet the high demands of drone manufacturers in Germany and across NATO.
CNC-machined components are an integral part of modern drones for military use. By using advanced materials and precise manufacturing techniques, we ensure that our components meet the high demands of drone manufacturers in Germany and across NATO.
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Tobias Kreft
+49 7558 930-514
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Make an appointment now for a non-binding consultation!
Sales
Tobias Kreft
+49 7558 930-514
Send e-mail
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CNC-machined components are of central importance in the construction of long-range drones. CNC contract manufacturing at Laro NC-Technik GmbH guarantees the precise production of stable and lightweight frame and structural components. CNC milling is used to produce mounting plates and brackets with a precise fit so that sensors and cameras for drone reconnaissance can be securely mounted. The CNC-milled housings form high-precision camera mounts and offer optimum protection for the electronics. Laro NC-Technik supplies the tools required for propellers made of carbon fibre composites. Aluminium alloy propellers are precision CNC machined, which is essential for the aerodynamic efficiency of the military drone. The CNC-milled aluminium components in wings, tail units and as tank stiffeners guarantee high manoeuvrability and stability of the drones.
You will be impressed by our customer-orientated company approach: fast responsiveness, adherence to deadlines and openness to new ideas are just a few examples of what makes us stand out as a partner in machining. Our CNC milling services for drone manufacturers are affordable and reliable.
You will be impressed by our customer-orientated company approach: fast responsiveness, adherence to deadlines and openness to new ideas are just a few examples of what makes us stand out as a partner in machining. Our CNC milling services for drone manufacturers are affordable and reliable.
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