Case study results for CNA Flextool use at the Boeing Renton Factory, Renton WA.
| Applications | Routing and drilling |
| System Configuration | Five-axis, high pressure abrasive water-jet gantries Three CNA flexible tooling systems – Two 8′ x 50′ tables – One 6′ x 10′ table – Total 312 servo actuators |
| Parts | Horizontal and vertical stabilizer skins |
| Aircraft | 777 |
| Results | – Decreased tool lead time by 10 months – Lowered non-recurring tooling costs by over $8.0M – Lowered recurring costs by over $10.0M since installation – Achieved final part accuracy of ±0.010-0.015″ (from ±0.050″) – Saved facility space 30,000 SF – Increased machine utilization time 200% – Project duration from concept to production was 16 months (compared to 30 months with traditional tooling system) – Reusable on future programs – No part rejections due to tooling |