LISI GROUP - Activity report 2019

LISI AEROSPACE LAAM: metallic 3D printing for the Airbus project LISI AEROSPACE Additive Manufac turing (LAAM) has just acquired a second 3D printing system for the production of a part called Oring which allows to defrost the air intake lip of the Airbus A350 engine. This printer uses DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) 3D printing technology. This solution makes it possible to shape and manufacture parts with complex geometries in a single print from powdered metallic materials (aluminum, steel, titanium, nickel and cobalt chromium alloys). Produced with Inconel 718 ® , printing the Oring requires several dozens of hours of fusion and various heat treatments. The two machines are expected to deliver 120 pieces per year to Airbus. Target : capacity equipment Function : 3D printing frommetallic materials LISI AEROSPACE Automation at City of Industry In 2019, the LISI AEROSPACE site in City of Industry (California) completed two major automation programs. The first one relates to assembly lines, where 6 robots have been installed to assemble more or less complex products such as nut plates, clip nuts, or fasteners for coatings used on the aircraft of its various customers. These robots, developed and coordinated by teams of LISI AEROSPACE engineers and with external support, help to increase productivity. The second program relates to machining, with the establishment of a new automated electroerosion machining center (EDM), which increases productivity by 400%, reduces costs and improves quality. The center operates on a 24x7 ongoing basis with a minimum number of operators. Target : productivity gain, cost reduction, quality optimization Function : assembly (assembly robots), panel fixing components (EDMmachining center) 23 LISI 2019