A large consumer of the portable 3D laser scanners is the Aerospace industry.
Proto3000 has positioned itself as a reliable expert aeronautics service and equipment provider, by working with such reputable organization as Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce and CAE.
Aerodynamics and Stress Analysis (FEA, CFD)
· 3D scanning of original models for finite element analysis (FEA), to significantly streamline the aircraft manufacturing development cycle
· 3D scanning of mock-ups/models used in preliminary air flow analysis for components such as the ones listed below, to bring into CFD models:
· external tanks
· engine cowlings
· aircraft wings
· exhaust mixers
· Iterations, modifications and scale-ups (1:1) of 3D data files through CAD applications
OEM and Legacy Part Reengineering
· 3D scanning of outdated, broken or damaged part
· Transfer of 3D files into CAD applications for redesign, simulation and remanufacturing options.
Reverse engineering
· Reverse engineering of gas turbines, engine bays, nacelles and cockpits (best for):
· Re-motoring/ parts replacement: installation of new engine into an existing jet aircraft
· Outdated designs without 3D models (prior to 1990)
· Cost reduction measures: new supplier bids, fitting new controls systems, redesigns
· Cockpit scan for redesign, simulation, ergonomy analysis, avionics retrofit
· Installation purposes: high effeciency over 2D models, which may be unreliable
· Reverse engineering for assembly/MRO manuals creation
· Electronic history of model: no physical documentation to archive (cost sq. footage may be reduced)
· Link to PLM product structure ensures proper configuration each time
· Documents easy to consult at any time
· Increased accuracy for shop floor personnel,preventative measures to avoid errors/misinterpretation
Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
· Conformity assessment of refurbished section to repair manual specifications
· Damage assessment
Tooling Adjustment
· 3D scanning or touch probing to collect and track modifications made to a prototype/tooling/mold
Design & engineering of aircraft components
· Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
· Design of tooling and jigs for blades, tube bending, assembly
· Styling and design of interior aircraft components
· 2D drawing
· 3D modeling
· Mechanism design and kinematics analysis
· Design of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
· Data transfer
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