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Gantry Milling Machines, FSW-Systems & Additive Manufacturing for High-Demand Industries

NEXT-LEVEL CFRP MACHINING FOR AEROSPACE

REVOLUTIONIZING MILITARY BRIDGE SOLUTIONS

with Advanced Milling Technology

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50% LIGHTER | 35% MORE PRODUCTIVE

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Engineering the future

High‑Tech Machining Solutions built in Germany - made for the USA

As a leading mechanical engineering company, we offer you customized machining solutions tailored precisely to your specific requirements. With our technology, you will experience maximum accuracy and the highest precision on an entirely new level. Our gantry milling machines, friction stir welding systems, and 3D printing equipment ensure top-quality results, whether for complex one-off productions or serial manufacturing. Rely on innovative solutions that enhance your productivity and meet the highest quality standards. Discover the perfect solution for your manufacturing needs and set new benchmarks in production technology.

KEY INDUSTRIES

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Aerospace

High-tech solutions for complex aerospace components. We drive and support the future of aviation technologies.

DEFENSE

Custom 5-axis milling solutions for complex defense components and mission-critical applications.

RAIL

Processing large airframe assemblies, side panels, and roofs demands the highest stability and dimensional accuracy.

Die PORTALFRÄSMASCHINE ENDURA® 611LINEAR ist für das Fahrzeugdesign zuständig.

AUTOMOTIVE

Prototyping, model and mold making, tool manufacturing, jigs & fixtures, cubing, and vehicle design.

USE CASES

High-tech turnkey solutions for aerospace, defense, rail, and automotive

FLOATING BRIDGES / ARMORED BRIDGE SYSTEMS / MILITARY ENGINEER BRIDGES

Accelerated Production Through Strategic Partnership and High-Performance 5-Axis Milling

To expand production capacity for aluminum components used in modern floating bridge systems, our client sought a cutting-edge 5-axis milling solution.

Thanks to close collaboration and our advanced manufacturing expertise, we streamlined the production process and significantly reduced machining times. By implementing state-of-the-art milling technology, we delivered a turnkey solution designed for long-term operational efficiency.

  • Up to 50% reduction in machining time
  • Seamless integration into existing operations
  • Future-proof manufacturing solution for defense applications

Results exceeded expectations—on-time delivery and optimized output. A win-win for both our client and FOOKE.

HELICOPTER BASE PLATE

Game-Changing Efficiency Boost With the ENDURA® 715LINEAR

To optimize production of helicopter floor panels made from aluminum, our client implemented the ENDURA® 715LINEAR gantry milling machine.

Through close collaboration and the integration of innovative 5-sided machining strategies, we achieved a 50% reduction in cycle time—while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and consistency.

  • 5-axis, 5-sided high-speed machining
  • Scalable, efficient solution for demanding defense applications
  • Designed for long-term production reliability

Precision meets productivity—empowering our clients to meet tomorrow’s challenges today.

Outer Skin processing

In the aerospace industry, efficient manufacturing processes and weight reduction are crucial for economic success and sustainability. FOOKE is revolutionizing the processing of aircraft exteriors with high-precision, mechanical milling technology that replaces traditional chemical methods.

Our turnkey solutions enable a productivity increase of up to 35%, while simultaneously achieving weight savings through precise material reduction. As a result, OEMs and suppliers benefit from shorter production times, reduced costs, and a more environmentally friendly manufacturing process.

Discover how FOOKE can optimize your processes – for lighter aircraft and maximum efficiency.

 

Helicopter | Cockpit Doors & Canopies

Helicopter | Cockpit Doors & Canopies 

With the FOOKE ENDURA® 907LINEAR, CFRP components for helicopter cabins and cockpit doors for the A350 XWB are machined with high precision. 

The solution offers: 

  • Milling, drilling and tapping of CFRP, GFRP, aluminium and titanium
  • Short setup times thanks to automatic lift door and pallet change system
  • Enclosed working area with efficient dust extraction and explosion protection
  • High flexibility through variable machine tables 

This is where efficient CFRP machining in aerospace begins - with the right machine. 

WING FLAPS

For 5-axis machining, drilling, and edge processing of CFK workpieces, our customer relies on the FOOKE ENDURA® 611LINEAR portal milling machine. It is equipped with a full enclosure for noise reduction, video monitoring of the entire workspace, and a tailored extraction system that reliably captures CFK dust and chips.

Your advantages at a glance:

  • Precise 5-axis machining for complex CFK components
  • Efficient process control with full visibility of the workspace
  • Clean and safe production thanks to intelligent extraction technology
  • Safe and low-noise operation thanks to the enclosed machining area

Customer feedback:
“FOOKE has exceptionally qualified specialists who develop highly efficient solutions and implement them punctually and precisely. This is rare to experience.”
– Hans-Jochen Platte, Production Manager, GKN

FOOKE provides bespoke solutions that combine precision, efficiency, and safety in CFK machining for aerospace applications. The extraction system ensures machining remains reliable, standards-compliant, and energy-efficient, a decisive advantage when producing highly complex aerospace components such as wing flaps.

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Aerospace / Defense

Customer Testimonial

“Compared to other milling machines we use, FOOKE machines deliver clear added value: consistently outstanding geometric precision and by far the lowest number of unplanned downtimes. This reliability ensures maximum equipment availability and stable production processes. Even after more than ten years of collaboration, FOOKE continues to impress us time and again, with quality, service, and performance we can rely on at all times.”

Brandon Wenzlik
President, Prospect Group

Aerospace

Customer Testimonial

"The four large FOOKE 5-axis gantry milling machines we installed last year are instrumental in allowing us to produce huge stamping dies and mill large parts with unprecedented speed and accuracy."
 


David Krajci
Chief Operating Officer, 3D Dimensional Service Group

Headquater

in Michigan

FOOKE – German Engineering, Made for the USA
FOOKE is your trusted partner for state-of-the-art 5-axis milling machines, engineered in Germany and built for the needs of the U.S. market. Our portal milling machines and FSW solutions are designed to machine large and complex components made of aluminum, composites, and hard metals—perfectly suited for the aerospace and automotive industries.

With decades of expertise, we deliver machines that combine maximum precision, reliability, and productivity.

Our North American headquarters in Shelby Township, Michigan, provides local sales, outstanding service, application support, and spare parts. FOOKE Inc. is a proud subsidiary of FOOKE GmbH, Germany—family-owned and established in 1904.

OUR TEAM IS AT YOUR SERVICE! Write us or call us. We look forward to your questions and suggestions.You will receive an answer as soon as possible.

President & CEO

Marco Kotonski

Sales Manager East

Glenn Shepley

Sales Manager West

Jared Storb

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We use a professional and flexible FOOKE service concept to meet your requirements and constantly provide you with optimum support.

The FOOKE service team with its comprehensive range of services is a reliable partner for the entire duration of your facility. From commissioning to remote maintenance, quick delievery of original replacement parts and modernization of older facilities. Our whole commitment and dedication applies to the optimization, availability and conservation of you facility, no matter where and when.

Our competent service staff will handle your error reports in person and implement all necessary measures to solve it.


Monday to Sunday: 8.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. EST


Service hotline: 248-218-5880 | E-mail: service@fooke-usa.com

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