Automated Five-Axis Cell Streamlines Production

摘要

Frequently ranking as one of the pricier suppliers during the bidding process was an eye-opening experience for aerospace supplier Abipa Canada Inc. - one that led the company to purchase an automated five-axis machining cell from Makino. The cell helped the company streamline its operation to lower manufacturing costs and produce parts quicker without adding labor. While the successful integration of automation has helped Abipa (Laval, Quebec, Canada) become a leading Tier 2 supplier of small- to mid-sized aircraft engine and structural components for OEMs like Bombardier Aerospace and Pratt and Whitney Canada, the path to its success was paved with several difficult learning experiences.