Case study results for CNA Flextool use at Northrop Grumman Corporation, El Segundo, CA.
| Applications | Routing and drilling Waterjet cutting |
| SystemConfiguration | Dual-masted, five-axis, high pressure abrasive water-jet cutter and high speed router 8′ x 20′ standard tooling table 8′ x 20′ flexible tooling system table CNA POGO® flexible tooling system – Integrated controller – 152 pockets – 83 POGO actuators |
| Parts | Metal and composite wing skinsFuselage panels |
| Aircraft | FA-18E/F |
| Results | – Avoided design and fabrication of 50 fixtures – Eliminated need to store and handle tooling fixtures – Reduced tool retrieval and setup timeReduced ship set cycle time – Simplified and reduced engineering changes to toolingAccuracy of produced parts contributed to shorten fabrication cycle times and reduced inspection time – JSF prototype testing production processes – Lowered scrap and rework requirementsAllows for JIT process support |