Hand-held fastener extractor FastEDR

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FastEDR is a portable electrical discharge machine ("EDM") used to remove seized fasteners in aerospace applications. FastEDR is a unique solution used in engine maintenance and airframe applications. FastEDR significantly improves the reliability of maintenance scheduling by reducing damage rates during disassembly. The system is composed of a state-of-the-art portable base unit and a range of off-the-shelf and turnkey custom designed tool heads and fixtureas. The tool head accurately locates on to seized fasteners to provide a safe and precise method of removing an extensive range of fasteners in any alloy - from aluminium to exotic nickel alloys. An extensive range of adaptors means that standard fasteners can be removed with ease, whilst custom adaptors and toolheads can be configured to your needs. The base unit includes an intuitive interface, combined with intelligent software, to ensure fasteners are eroded correctly first time, every time. In particular, Scintam has developed a full set of fixtures for removing seized blade locks from the CFM56 High Pressure Compressor (HPC). So you can say goodbye to ever writing off the spool due to drills slipping. It has also developed a fixture for removing stuck bolts with stripped heads from the CF6-80C2 HPC/HPT Flange CFM6 saving hours of manual effort. A vacuum fixture is available to locate the toolhead precisely over screws with stripped heads, enabling the machining of square holes for subsequent removal with a driver. Recent developments include the removal of broken and stuck carbide drills. Benefits of FastEDR: Eliminates risk of damage to high value assets Safe for the operator (avoiding health hazards and long-term effects of using power tools) Certainty of scheduling because it’s a repeatable, predictable and measurable process Portable – meaning you can move it to the engine or asset you are working on Requires less specialist expertise and training to operate, so more people can use it The depth of holes machined are displayed in real-time, ensuring no damage to parts beneath. And as the name suggests, it’s fast!