Aircraft engine components
GF Machining Solutions wins major orders from the aviation sector
GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, has won several major orders from the aviation sector in North America. The volume amounts to around USD 100 million.
Delivery will begin in 2019 and will take place over a period of four years. The aerospace industry is one of the key sectors in the company's 2020 strategy. With its recently opened Center of Excellence in Huntersville, North Carolina (USA), which focuses on the North American aerospace and energy sector, the division is underlining its commitment to actively supporting customers, particularly in the production process for future engine programs. The center of excellence will enable the division to significantly strengthen its presence in this market segment within the NAFTA region.
The major orders cover the entire range of electrical discharge machining (EDM), milling and laser machines as well as automation solutions and services. The new machines will be used by customers - renowned engine manufacturers and their suppliers - for the demanding production of blades, blisks (blade integrated disks) and other complex components for the latest generation of engines.
GF Machining Solutions offers machine tools, automation solutions and customer services for the production of molds, tools and high-quality metal parts. The division operates production facilities in Switzerland, Sweden, China and the USA and supports customers locally in over 50 countries with its own sales companies.
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