In 2008, Gandtrack were approached to provide a long-term solution for drill and cutter support for Spirit Aerosystems in Subang, Malaysia. Spirit were looking to work with a long-term partner who could offer commitment and support to the project to reduce costs, provide drawings and implement cost saving initiatives.

The vision for the project included the establishment of a new cutting and grinding facility in Malaysia, a full compliment of cutter drawings, provision of cell manuals, technical support and training to new staff and an optimum supply of cutters. As a more long-term objective, Gandtrack also wanted to become a long-term strategic partner of Spirit Aerosystems.

BENEFITS INCLUDED

• Huge cost benefits over previous suppliers
• Training of Malaysian operators with little or no experience
• Spirit has ownership of a full set of specialised cutter drawings
• Bespoke manuals introduced for each tool
• On-site technical support
• Commitment to continually improve cutter efficiency and quality
• Pro-active support during production start-up and ongoing support for Spirit Malaysia
• Rapid response due to location

Gandtrack offer partnership, quality of tools and a commitment to success with Spirit in the long-lerm future in Malaysia.

Spirit Aerosystems