News - Aug 2025

Why the Vapormatt Leopard Cub is a strong fit for aerospace MRO operations

Leopard Cub for Aerospace MRO

The demands of aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations leave little room for compromise. Precision, consistency and reliability are essential. That’s where the Vapormatt Leopard Cub stands out.

Compact in footprint but highly capable, the Leopard Cub is purpose-built for automatically wet blasting components such as jet engine fan and propeller blades. With a variety of clamping and loading options, it’s designed to accommodate tall, hard-to-handle parts without sacrificing accuracy or repeatability.

Its key strengths include:

✅ Fully automated blasting process, reducing manual labour and improving consistency

✅ Complete control over process parameters via an intuitive HMI and PLC system

✅ Robust component monitoring with full traceability of key performance data

✅ Custom clamping systems tailored to specific aerospace components

✅ A proprietary slurry system and filtration setup that maintains media purity

✅ Compact design with either oscillating or 6-axis robotic configurations

The machine’s versatility covers a wide range of aerospace applications, from crack detection cleaning and titanium scale removal to surface preparation for coatings.

Backed by Vapormatt’s comprehensive project management and aftermarket support, the Leopard Cub is more than a wet blasting system – it’s a strategic tool for raising MRO standards in aerospace.

If you're involved in aerospace component processing or MRO operations, it's well worth a closer look

Latest News

News - Nov 2026

This Leopard robotic wet peening machine is the Swiss Army knife of aerospace peening. It handles robotic, manual, internal bore and long shaft peening in one cabinet.

Read article
News - Nov 2026

Rust removal doesn’t get much tougher than this: a Second World War aircraft fitting that spent decades at the bottom of The Solent, now back to its original condition.

Read article
News - Nov 2026

How sharp is your file? And how do you know?

Read article
More articles