November 2018
Toshiba 7-Axis CNC Horizontal Boring Mill
KDA releases to production a Toshiba 7-Axis CNC Horizontal Boring Mill with extra features and capabilities. In accordance to KDA’s ISO procedure, Equipment Validation, the Toshiba can now be used to manufacture customer components. This CNC mill offers 5 sided contouring machining capabilities, with 100 tons of weight load abilities. Travels include over 40ft in X axis and 10ft in Y axis. The 12 Station automatic head changer houses 12 assorted milling spindles and angle heads, that provide extra reach, “A” and “C” Axis and the ability to reach into small openings.
October 2018
Meta-Lax - Vibratory Stress Relief system
KDA has purchased a Meta-Lax Vibratory Stress Relief system from Bonal Technologies. Meta-Lax® is the world’s most consistent vibratory stress relief for metal structures. The patented sub-harmonic Meta-Lax process is the only vibratory stress relief process that is consistently effective in comparison to thermal stress relief. In fact, Meta-Lax consistently achieves equal to or better results than thermal stress relief.
September 2018
ISO Surveillance Audit--PASS
KDA successfully passed its annual audit.
August 2018
KDA Completed 1st Large Scale Assembly and Project Management
KDA Manufacturing specializes in fabrication, machining and assemble large-scale projects. Our team is ready to support 1-time builds of custom equipment, or repeat manufacture and delivery of process modules and systems. Components, sub-assemblies or turn-key projects are an example a scope offered at KDA. KDA’s worked closely with the customer’s team to determine and document the requirements for the project. KDA offers a Monitor and Control that provides regular updates on actual project progress. This extra-large/heavy assembly incorporated KDA’s laser trackers for final alignment.
June 2018
International Exports Continuing to Expand
KDA was chosen to provide a finished product that was exported for a USA based customer. This project included KDA's full service of engineering, print development, raw material purchasing, material burnouts, welding, stress relieve, machining, prime and paint and special crating for export shipment. Data collection, material certification and documentation control was critical. Export crating, shipping and paperwork was completed by KDA
May 2018
Royal Tool Pre-Setter
KDA purchased two Royal Tool Pre-Setters. These heavy duty cast iron tool presenters are engineered for maximum rigidity and precision. Heavily ribbed cast iron base provides superior structural integrity, and includes precision pre-loaded roller vee slides and precision roller bearing ISO 50 spindle with non-deforming brake and Backlash-free linear drive nuts. The measuring electronics of each unit are designed to be user friendly and include RS 232-C / V24 interface which is integrated into KDA’s DNC management system and includes integrated post processing of tooling information.
February 2018
Implements KDA’s Machinist Apprenticeship program
KDA adopted a competency-based approach for training and qualifying its machinist apprentices. The apprentice works alongside qualified journeyman machinist instructors. In addition, each apprentice receives significant related instruction to ensure they have the needed knowledge to safely and successfully meet the objectives of the program. Training is a combination of live classroom training, web-delivered instruction, hands on tutoring, and on the job learning (OJL). KDA’s Machinist Apprenticeship program meets the standards approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.