MRO EU 2018 Update: Rhinestahl CTS in Amsterdam to exhibit Engine Tooling, Ground Support Equipment and Tooling Life Cycle Readiness Program

MRO EU Exhibit Floor Report:
by: Shay Davis - Fedmil.com

During the Fedmil.com coverage of MRO EU at the RAI in Amsterdam, we take a A look at the Rhinestahl Customer Tooling Solutions (CTS) . The U.S. based aircraft engine tooling and GSE (Ground Support Equipment) booth featured their engine tooling and GSE capabilities, service and technical expertise to MROs, OEMs, and airlines. 

“This year we will showcase how our unmatched technical expertise and tooling life-cycle readiness program saves our customers significant costs, while delivering the right business & tooling solutions for flawless EIS’s,” said Rhinestahl CTS Sales Director, Todd Caccamo. “We are excited to continue building strong customer relationships while solving the difficult challenges faced in this critical region of the world.”

This year's MRO EU featured Rhinestahl's Aftermarket Service Director, Brandon Lafferty as a featured panelist/speaker. 

Rhinestahl capabilities include managing CFM, Rolls Royce and GE jet engine tooling and GSE needs globally. Rhinestahl technical knowledge allows a smooth entry into service (EIS) A distinction of the Ohio based company is  the only global engine tooling and GSE provider with cradle-to-grave aftermarket solutions, custom fit to solve specific operational needs.

Rhinestahl Customer Tooling Solutions (CTS) is based in Mason, Ohio, Rhinestahl CTS is a global leader in aircraft engine tooling and ground support equipment where quality, on-time delivery, exceptional service, and technical performance are our core values. As an OEM licensee of GE, CFM International, and Rolls-Royce for engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul tooling,  Rhinestahl is known to deliver worry-free tooling solutions – "to keep you flying." Founded in 1967, Rhinestahl was recently recognized as one of the area’s top 100 privately held companies by Deloitte.  Learn more at: http://www.rhinestahl.com/cts/overview

Fedmil.com coverage of MRO EU is powered by CHEMEON Surface Technology, a global leader in MIL-SPEC corrosion protection for light metals. Learn more about the "power of Protection" at www.chemon.com 

ADVANCED SURFACE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES FOR A SUSTAINABLE DEFENSE (ASETSDefense) WORKSHOP 2018

Engineers throughout the aerospace and defense industry are under constant and increasing pressure to improve the performance of materials, reduce corrosion and wear, and reduce the cost of acquisition and lifecycle sustainment. Simultaneously, occupational and environmental safety and health regulations are driving the replacement of common surface treatments to combat wear and corrosion. U.S. and European private companies and defense sectors are striving to mitigate risk through compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulations (2016). Worldwide, there remain increasing pressures to eliminate cadmium (Cd) and hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) from aerospace and industrial supply chains. Selling and maintaining U.S. weapon systems in Europe means that REACH also affects U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. original equipment manufacturers (OEM); however, Cd and Cr+6 can still be used today in the U.S. with appropriate precautions.

 

Advanced Surface Engineering Technologies for a Sustainable Defense (ASETSDefense) is SERDP & ESTCP’s initiative to provide engineering resources and information to the defense industry along with a database to meet the needs of testing, qualification, and implementation. In addition, SERDP & ESTCP support workshops that provide an opportunity for design and sustainment engineers, industrial hygienists, program managers, and government officials to share recent developments and information on testing and implementation of sustainable chemical and process alternatives. An ASETSDefense Workshop includes presentations and technical posters, with an emphasis on stakeholder dialog, including side meetings for detailed examination of particularly significant issues and alternatives that are moving rapidly into production.

The ASETSDefense Workshop for 2018 was concluded on Thursday August-23, with great success.  A total of 221 representatives of over 130 different organizations, including both public (78 participants) and private sector (143 participants), made their way to Denver CO, along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains for 3-days to share developments on testing and implementation of sustainable chemical and process alternatives.

ASETSDefense provides primary research and engineering resources to the defense industry in support of reducing both costs and associated risks to DoD from corrosion.  Risks associated with corrosion that were highlighted during the meeting include: (1) DoD estimates approximately $20.6 billion annually to costs that are directly attributable to corrosion of weapon systems and platforms, support equipment, and facilities[1], and (2) up to 1/3 of non-availability-days are attributable to DoD assets under repair for corrosion, and therefore unavailable for use. 

 

The workshop included 49 presentations and 26 technical posters across a wide-range of topics that included:

• Current needs and new approaches to address environmental issues
• The use of alternatives at Depots and OEMs
• Accelerated corrosion testing
• Coatings for corrosion and wear
• Corrosion modeling and prediction
• Methods of repair
• Applying and depainting chrome-free systems
• Changing regulatory frameworks

Please refer to the final agenda for more information, including session descriptions and specific titles.  Throughout the meeting, the importance of dialog between stakeholders was emphasized by including room for both impromptu side-meetings and pre-scheduled working groups for more detailed examination of significant issues. 

Visit www.serdp-estcp.org/asetsdefense for more information about this and previous meetings, including links to presentations and access to engineering data.

 

[1] “Estimated Impact of Corrosion on Cost and Availability of DoD Weapon Systems, FY18 Update.” USD(AT&L). March-2018.

Boeing Launches "The Future is Built Here" Campaign via social media and dedicated web presence

by Ted Kelly & Shay Davis - FedMil.com 

With a bold statement, " Building a path to our future takes more than imagination. It takes the proven ability to transform vision into reality for the betterment of humankind. " Boeing launches their latest global campaign.  over the coming days FedMil.com will look at the "Future is Built Here campaign. 

Boeing & Saab Win USAF T-X Pilot Training Program

FedMil.com S. Davis via Boeing St. Louis Mo. 9/27/18

U.S. Air Force pilots will soon train for combat with T-X jets and simulators from Boeing [NYSE: BA].

“Today’s announcement is the culmination of years of unwavering focus by the Boeing and Saab team,” said Leanne Caret, president and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “It is a direct result of our joint investment in developing a system centered on the unique requirements of the U.S. Air Force. We expect T-X to be a franchise program for much of this century.”

Boeing and its risk-sharing partner Saab designed, developed, and flight tested two all-new, purpose-built jets ― proving out the system’s design, repeatability in manufacturing and training capability.

“This selection allows our two companies to deliver on a commitment we jointly made nearly five years ago,” said Håkan Buskhe, president and CEO of Saab. “It is a major accomplishment for our partnership with Boeing and our joint team, and I look forward to delivering the first trainer aircraft to the Air Force.”

Boeing is now clear to begin placing orders with its suppliers, including Saab. More than 90 percent of Boeing’s offering will be made in America, supporting more than 17,000 jobs in 34 states.

Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions within military defense and civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents around the world. Through innovative, collaborative and pragmatic thinking, Saab develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.

For more information on Defense, Space & Security, visit www.boeing.com.