A Big Machine For A Big Part

摘要

Weaver Manufacturing is no stranger to airframe component manufacturing challenges. Founded in 1942, the Kansas company has established a solid reputation as an industry leader in high-quality, close-tolerance machined parts, as well as tooling and prototype work, and has won several awards from Boeing, Cessna Aircraft, Goodrich, Spirit AeroSystems, and other aerospace leaders. The company realized, however, that its capabilities were limited. "We wanted to bid on manufacturing a large structural aerospace component that required a huge amount of aluminum hog-out and tight accuracies, where success hinged on speed," said David May, Vice President of Operations at Weaver. "That's when we attended a seminar at Makino's facility in Mason, OH, and saw the MAG. We knew the MAG could put us in a more unique manufacturing position and, more importantly, help facilitate future growth by adding a powerful capability to our company."