1. Armored Vehicle Launch Bridge (AVLB) Goal of Project: –Manufacture composite panels for an AVLB

2. Armored Vehicle Launch Bridge (AVLB)

3. What is an AVLB? Armored Vehicle Launch Bridge A folding bridge that is attached to a 2-man armored carrier.

4. AVLB Uses Launches a bridge that troops, tanks, and army vehicles can use to pass over a small river or creek. Facilitates transport of troops, tanks, and materials to a location in a time of battle.

5. Where is the AVLB Used? The AVLB is used mostly in Europe, as many small lakes and rivers interfere with army transports and/or battle plans. Can be used in any location where a small river needs to be crossed.

6. How the AVLB Works

7. Manufacturing Aspects / Approach Materials: –List, BOM Techniques –specify necessary steps –Flow diagram –specify additional tooling and/material

8. Possible Problems & other consideration The depression of the panel skin. Equal pressure during consolidation Mandrel extraction Cost and process constraints

9. Important Process for Manufacturing Identify all equipment used in manufacturing steps –Purpose of use –Equipment Specs. Mill