Case study results for CNA Flextool use at Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Applications Routing and drilling
   
SystemConfiguration Six-axis, high-speed gantryTwo CNA flexible tooling systems
– One 10′ x 15′ butterfly table (dual-position capability @ 0º or 50º)
– One 10′ x 20′ table
– 385 pockets
– 100 POGO® actuators
   
Parts Fuselage panels
   
Aircraft Canadair (regional and business aircraft)
   
Results (Installed 2000)
– Eliminated need for dedicated tooling on new program
– Improved part quality and throughput
– System configuration accommodates wide range of part configurations