KMT Cutting Systems wins Boeing 787 Dreamliner order

To be delivered in the first quarter of 2007, KMT will construct, assemble, deliver and install a complete robotised abrasive waterjet cutting system for use by Boeing Fabrication at its plant[s] in Auburn, WA, USA. “The new Boeing order includes additional equipment, fixtures and programs for machining of details in titanium alloys used in the engine nacelles of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner,” said Ulf Andersson, project manager for KMT Cutting Systems. “The new Boeing order represents a major success in the ongoing business development programme at KMT Cutting Systems to expand the company’s products and service solutions into other markets beyond its traditional stronghold in the global automotive industry.” Robotised abrasive waterjet cutting is designed for cutting harder materials such as metals, glass fibre and ceramic materials. A fine abrasive is added to the high-pressure waterjet, which cuts materials through a process of micro-erosion. Typical industrial applications include deburring and grinding of castings, trimming of titanium alloys, glass fibre and composite details or cutting larger metal tubes. “We see great potential in the aerospace industry and the latest order from Boeing shows that we’re on the right track,” said Sten Camitz, president of KMT Cutting Systems. “Since the demands of the aerospace industry are very high in terms of technology, accuracy, quality and reliability, it’s very satisfying that Boeing chose KMT Cutting Systems for this project.” Approximately 550 systems from KMT Cutting Systems are in production at customers throughout the world.