How are blisks for jet engines actually made?

By Paul Jones


Tuesday 10 March 2026, 1:00:00 PM


Blisks combine the blade and disc into a single component, demanding extreme precision and advanced machining strategies.

Speaking with Paul Jones of MTDCNC, Lee Scott of Starrag UK explains how adaptive machining, probing, and high-performance milling machines create seamless blends between blade and hub for aerospace applications.



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