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E-Drill EDM Rivet Removal System
As aircraft get older, they sometimes need major maintenance under the skin and getting to those internal parts can be a weeks-long process of removing thousands of rivets. Perfect Point Aerospace Maintenance Technology has developed a system that it says removes rivets in seconds without the risk of damaging the part. We spoke with CEO […] The post E-Drill EDM Rivet Removal System appeared first on AvBrief.com.
E-Drill EDM Rivet Removal System
Perfect Point Aerospace Maintenance Technology has developed a rivet removal system that it says can remove rivets in seconds without risking damage to the surrounding parts. This claim suggests a faster alternative to traditional, lengthy rivet removal during major under-the-skin maintenance on aging aircraft.
The new system was discussed by CEO Jim Becker during a visit to NBAA/BACE in Las Vegas. The briefing focused on the potential efficiency gains for maintenance teams facing time-consuming rivet removal tasks.
The coverage comes from AvBrief, which reported on the E-Drill EDM Rivet Removal System and highlighted the context of aging aircraft requiring extensive interior access for major maintenance. No additional technical specifications or performance data were provided in the material.
The article notes that the system targets the common maintenance challenge of removing thousands of rivets without compromising the integrity of the aircraft part being worked on. No dates, locations, injuries, or specific aircraft types were detailed beyond the event setting in Las Vegas.