text: Perfect Point’s E-drill consists of a set of electrode cutters connected to a computer-controlled hand tool. The electrode cutters are designed to be slightly smaller than typical fastener stems and gently machine through the fastener head to a pre-programed depth. By properly aligning the E-drill concentrically to each fastener shank, technicians can work confidently, ensuring no damage to the skin or substructure of the aircraft. All of their product variations utilize different fastener locating technology—some using mechanical indexing, while others use high-resolution optical systems.
  Becker recalls the story of a Colorado-based aviation company that needed to comply with a mandatory service bulletin for its Bombardier Global Express fleet. The client needed to remove large skin sections on their inboard flaps,and required 500 high-strength blind fasteners. According to the company’s initial estimate, the task was scheduled for 160 hours to complete and expected about 20 holes to be damaged. Using E-Drill the technicians finished the job in 40 hours using E-drill with no damage at all. The client was able to complete the job ahead of schedule all while reducing cost from labor time, hole damage, and replacing dull drill bits.
  Moving ahead, Perfect Point is focused on better, faster, and safer applications of their unique technology, as they Revolutionize Fastener Removal-- One Fastener At A Time.
  Perfect Point, brings a disruptive tool that transforms MRO works through their patented Electro Discharge Machining (EDM) technology. Perfect Point has developed a unique technology specifically used to remove hard-metal fasteners from airframe and engine structure. The company manufactures its E-drills for the aerospace industry globally to streamline MRO work undertaken by the military and commercial aircraft, helicopters, and engines
  Huntington Beach, CA - Perfect Point EDM Corporation, the manufacturer of E-Drill - the revolutionary fastener removal technology used in maintenance, repair and overhaul operations, and Carolina GSE, a global provider of aviation ground support equipment solutions, announce a strategic partnership to bring E-Drill to more businesses in the Aerospace industry by providing flexible leasing options.
  The widespread struggles of the Aerospace industry through 2020 have proven that the need to focus on productivity and efficiency improvements are required now more than ever. Perfect Point and Carolina GSE are working together to help MRO operators increase throughput by providing flexible leasing options for the E-Drill, an innovative and effective solution to the tedious fastener removal process.
  E-Drill utilizes a handheld, force-less Electro-Discharge-Machining (EDM) process to remove hard-metal fasteners in seconds. Compared to traditional processes, E-Drill yields 20x productivity improvements, drives up first-pass quality, reduces the cost of consumables, increases throughput and protects workers.
  “Prospective customers have long asked for alternative options to bring an E-Drill into their shop. It’s an effective tool that most MRO firms have a clear need for, but some struggle to find room in their capital budget to finalize the purchase in a timely manner.” Said Perfect Point’s General Manager, Jim Becker. “With these new leasing options, we’re trying to make it easier than ever for businesses to acquire and start utilizing E-Drill in their standard processes.”
  "While seldom thought about, fastener removal is a large part of MRO and the hardest fasteners to drill out are the easiest ones for E-Drill"
  
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