1. Assembly Design & Documentation
Problem:
Design world now largely dependent on 3D modeling but assembly planning remains dependent on 2D drawings and manual assembly sequence planning.
Time consuming assembly planning process wholly dependent on expertise of the planner.
Requirements not associated with assembly processes.
Assembly work instructions managed as single object documents – requires formal document change notice for even smallest of changes, such as spec level change.
Technology Application:
Automated assembly/disassembly sequence determination by Teamcenter™ eM-Simulate software. Work instruction creation using Teamcenter™ Publisher.
Dramatic decrease in assembly process planning labor.
High quality, digital work instructions that are a collection of data objects.
Manage work instruction data elements, not documents.
Collaborate with F101 engine ECSS PLM Pathfinder.
Prepare for ECSS deployment.
DoD Partners:
US Air Force: Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center
US Marines: Albany Maintenance Center
Industry Partners:
GE Aviation
UGS
MRI
Readiness Benefits:
Cycle Time:
Reduces disassembly/assembly planning time by up to 33% – promises to reduce aircraft battle damage assessment time.
Reliability:
Reduces opportunity for human error in work instruction creation and use.
Availability:
Faster repairs translates to greater mission availability.
Cost:
Saves OEM up to $4M/yr – transitioned to all AF OEMs plus AF maintenance operations can save as much as $21M/yr.