A. M. Helvey, The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO
Current aerospace structure requirements are not just focusing on thin aluminum machinings, but monolithic as well to reduce weight, part count, and part cost. Therefore, monolithic machinings need to be more accurate in order to fit into aerospace assemblies with ease. Several modeling and machining techniques are being evaluated, demonstrated, and transitioned to production aircraft programs to meet the new accuracy requirements. This presentation will discuss the modeling techniques being used and the overall results of the evaluation and demonstration of these techniques.
Summary: Current aerospace structure requirements are not just focusing on thin aluminum machinings, but monolithic as well to reduce weight, part count, and part cost. Therefore, monolithic machinings need to be more accurate in order to fit into aerospace assemblies with ease. Several modeling and machining techniques are being evaluated, demonstrated, and transitioned to production aircraft programs to meet the new accuracy requirements. This presentation will discuss the modeling techniques being used and the overall results of the evaluation and demonstration of these techniques.
