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The Metris LK Integra CMM, with its 1.5 x 1.2 x 1 metre measuring envelope, was installed at the end of 2005, together with the manufacturer's CAMIO programming software, and three high-speed (20,000 rpm) Matsuura machining centres, including a 4-axis model with automatic pallet change. The contract machinist also purchased Catia V5 CAD software.

Verdict, based in Chalfont St Peter achieved the higher productivity results from being able to program inspection cycles directly from CAD models of components, before they have been machined, allowing far higher spindle up-time than when machine tools stood idle waiting for first-off inspection results from manually operated or conventionally programmed CMMs.

Despite Airbus’ policy of reducing its supplier base, in 1998 Verdict won a contract to manufacture access door panels for long-range and single-aisle aircraft. The company was recently awarded four tranches of work for the A380, namely manufacture of flap track diaphragms (18 per aircraft), joint straps (600 per wing), access door panels and a turning package.

Verdict, formed in 1951, is the only remaining privately owned Tier 1 supplier to Airbus.

www.verdictaerospace.com