Gear Engines AEROSPACE Empennage Wings Landing
Avionics Cabin Fuselage
Gear Engines AEROSPACE Empennage Wings Landing
Avionics Cabin Fuselage

SUCCESS STORIES

INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY MANUFACTURING COMMERCIAL PLANES

Application
Commercial jetliner

Problem
Off-axis assembly resulting in camout

Solution
Change to Torx Plus®

Benefit
By virtually eliminating cam-out, the following problems were eliminated

  • reduced assembly technician injuries
  • reduced damages to mating components when drive tool slips off fastener
  • reduced repair costs for mating component damage
  • increased throughput by eliminating repairs and work stoppages due to injuries

REDUCTION IN ASSEMBLY LINE REPAIRS AND COSTS

Application
Commercial Jetline Engines

Problem
Off-axis assembly resulting in cam-out

Solution
Change to Torx Plus®

Benefit
By virtually eliminating camout, mating component damage was abated, as were the repairs