Spirit AeroSystems and Norsk Titanium Announce Start of Production Qualification for Commercial Aircraft Parts
July 16 2018 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] and Norsk Titanium US Inc. (NTi),
have reached an agreement to initiate qualification of Spirit’s
first additive-manufactured, titanium, structural component for the
Boeing 787.
This qualification will validate NTi’s production and
industrialization processes, integrate Spirit’s workscope of
machining final parts from additively manufactured near-net shapes
and verify material and final part conformity to requirements.
“Spirit has had a comprehensive and long relationship with Norsk
Titanium, and this part will be our first additive structural
titanium component incorporated into a commercial airplane
program,” said Spirit AeroSystems Senior Vice President of
Fabrication and Supply Chain Management, Ron Rabe.
NTi is the world’s first FAA-approved, OEM qualified, supplier
of additive-manufactured, structural titanium components. NTi’s
proprietary Rapid Plasma Deposition™ (RPD™) process has been in
serial production of Boeing 787 titanium components since April,
2017.
“I am very proud of the Norsk Titanium team and this
accomplishment. It represents years of technology development,”
said CEO of Norsk Titanium Mike Canario. “I also would also like to
thank Spirit for this vote of confidence in the Norsk RPD™ process
and capability.”
NTi’s Plattsburgh, N.Y., facility was recently added to Spirit’s
Approved Supplier List (ASL) and Boeing’s Qualified Producer’s List
(QPL). Spirit and NTi have had an ongoing technology collaboration
for more than nine years. In 2017, both companies signed a Master
Procurement Agreement (MPA) for qualification and production
activities. The first commercial aircraft part will begin serial
production later this year.
Spirit AeroSystems is one of the largest manufacturers of
fabricated parts for the aerospace industry. The company recently
announced plans to expand its fabrication business to support other
manufacturers around the globe.
Norsk Titanium is the world’s pioneering supplier of
aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium
components. The company RPD™ process transforms titanium wire into
complex components suitable for structural and safety-critical
applications.
On the web: www.spiritaero.comOn Twitter: @SpiritAero
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About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.Spirit AeroSystems designs and
builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers.
With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the
U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products
include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the
world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable,
innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to
support customers around the globe. More information is available
at www.spiritaero.com.
About Norsk TitaniumNorsk Titanium is the world’s pioneering
supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural
titanium components. The company is distinguished in the aviation
industry by its patented Rapid Plasma Deposition™ (RPD™) process
that transforms titanium wire into complex components suitable for
structural and safety-critical applications. Norsk Titanium is a
Tier-1 OEM supplier and RPD™ is the world’s first FAA-approved,
3D-printed, structural titanium capable of substantially reducing
cost, lead time, and raw materials for aerospace, defense, and
commercial customers. www.norsktitanium.com.
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Spirit AeroSystems Corporate CommunicationsFred
Malley316-523-1233 – direct316-516-0028 –
cellfred.malley@spiritaero.comorGriffin Communications Group (For
NTi)Lauren Quesada832-832-864-7224 -
directLauren.quesada@norsktitanium.com
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