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Boeing’s Flex Track technology answers

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

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  1. It’s very popular, it dominates its niche in the market.
  2. Originally the maximum was 7 per month.
  3. 8.3 planes per month.
  4. It’s an automated piece of equipment which attaches to the fuselage of the plane and allows a machine to drill the necessary holes in the fuselage more precisely.
  5. There is an improvement in quality, safety, productivity and a reduction in injuries,
  6. The mechanics are responsible for maintaining the technology and focusing on the parts of the plane that are going to be unique to the individual customer.

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Boeing’s Flex Track technology

Here’s a video that describes Boeing’s 777 Flex Track technology. Watch to find out what it is.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

Have a great weekend!!

  1. How popular is the 777?
  2. What was the original maximum production rate for the 777?
  3. What is the current production rate?
  4. What is Flex Track?
  5. What advantages does it have over the previously manual method?
  6. What should the mechanics focus on while the Flex Track is in operation?

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Boeing’s 777 Flex Track: Robots on Track

Thanks to our automated drilling system, the Flex Track, we can manufacture the 777 in a safer, more efficient and more flexible way. Learn more about how Boeing innovates at http://www.boeing.com/innovation/