This course is verified by Probitas Authentication as meeting the AS9104/3A requirements for continuing Professional Development. AS13002 defines the process for qualifying an Alternate Inspection Frequency Plan for suppliers within the aero-engine sector. This two-day course will provide common requirements for developing and qualifying an alternate inspection plan, other than 100% inspection of all features. This course is designed to cover the basic elements of the process to be applied to design characteristics (as defined in AS9102), and parts or inspection processes as defined by the purchaser.
This course is verified by Probitas Authentication as meeting the AS9104/3A requirements for continuing Professional Development. AS13100 and RM13000 define the Problem-Solving standard for suppliers within the aero-engine sector, with the Eight Disciplines (8D) problem solving method the basis for this standard. This two-day course provides participants with a comprehensive and standardized set of tools to become an 8D practitioner. Successful application of 8D achieves robust corrective and preventive actions to reduce the risk of repeat occurrences and minimize the cost of poor quality.
This course is verified by Probitas Authentication as meeting the AS9104/3A requirements for continuing Professional Development. In the Aerospace Industry there is a focus on Defect Prevention to ensure that quality goals are met. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plan activities are recognized as being one of the most effective, on the journey to Zero Defects. This two-day course is designed to explain the core tools of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Flow Diagrams, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans as described in AS13100 and RM13004.
The aerospace industry is focused on fostering a positive safety culture and competency in Human Factors considerations supports competencies crucial to an organization's quality management and safety. Many standards include requirements for embedding Human Factors within the aerospace manufacturing and supply chains. This course introduces the skills and knowledge supporting compliance and capability in human performance. This course provides an overview of Human Factors management in aviation and clarifies what individuals and companies can do to optimize the effects of Human Factors within their organization.
The aerospace industry is hinged around compliance with Part 21; however, comprehension of Part 21 and its role in civil certification is challenging. This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the processes that encompass aircraft certification, including compliance with FARs, certification procedures and post certification responsibilities. It is also intended to introduce participants to the many regulatory issues upon which companies make business decisions that can be derailed by failing to see the part 21 implications.
This course is verified by Probitas Authentication as meeting the AS9104/3A requirements for continuing Professional Development. Aerospace manufacturers seek to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and delivery of their products. The best way to scale production and keep your processes on track is using APQP and PPAP tools in product development. AS9145 standardizes the requirements for the Product Development Process (PDP) with these tools, and now the AESQ has also established and deployed the AS13100 Standard for engine suppliers which addresses how to apply the tools to their work.
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) has gained widespread usage in aviation, aerospace, and die manufacturing due to its exceptional capacity for producing intricate metal components of highly complex geometries. Nevertheless, the instability inherent in the SLM process frequently results in irregularities in the quality of the fabricated components. As a result, this hinders the continuous progress and wider acceptance of SLM technology. Addressing these challenges, in-process quality control strategies during SLM operations have emerged as effective remedies for mitigating the quality inconsistencies found in the final components. This study focuses on utilizing optical emission spectroscopy and IR thermography to continuously monitor and analyze the SLM process within the powder bed, with the aim of strengthening process control and minimizing defects.
Individuals responsible for quality management system (QMS) implementation, preparation, realization, and auditing to the AS9100:2016 standard series for Aviation, Space, and Defense (ASD) require an understanding of International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) ASD standards requirements. When ASD standards are implemented and correctly maintained, utilizing the process approach, managing risks, and proactively identifying opportunities its use results in improved performance. An understanding of Certification Body requirements will have a direct impact on the outcome of the QMS audit as companies utilize AS9100 Rev. D.
Designed for individuals who are involved with quality management systems, implementation, and auditing to the AS9100D standard for Aviation, Space, and Defense, this course will provide an overview of the preparation for, and execution of the audit process as defined in this standard. This course provides training on the standard itself but also insights on how to lead or conduct internal audits and supplier audits. This course is authenticated by Probitas™ and qualifies for third-party auditor certification. It is taught by in-service, credentialed lead auditors. There is 40 hours of instructional time, followed by an exam.
This course is verified by Probitas as meeting the AS9104/3A requirements for Continuing Professional Development. Production and continual improvement of safe and reliable products is key in the aviation, space, and defense industries. Customer and regulatory requirements must not only be met, but they are typically expected to exceeded requirements. Due to globalization, the supply chain of this industry has been expanded to countries which were not part of it in the past and has complicated the achievement of requirements compliance and customer satisfaction.
This work puts forward an original autonomous planning and control framework addressing inherent modeling complexity limit through efficient heterosis between latency-connective graph estimation and generative exploration with an aim to enhance trajectory quality and resiliency in unpredicted conditions. The holistic approach encompasses state and cost prediction facilitated via morphable signature mechanism utilizing anti-cloak characteristics derived from environmental graph. In principle, a dynamic graph neural network is proposed with regards to adaptively capture essential influence caused by interactive agents and reciprocal belief augmentation. Moreover, high efficiency exploration is concerted with signature-enhanced prediction system for non-ideal perception conditions. The exploration scheme takes advantage of confidence optimization function to generate trajectory refinement over non-conventional operating circumstances.
The rapid evolution of electric vehicle (EV) development has highlighted the need to develop EVs that meet customer demands for both high-performance and space-efficiency. This paper delves into the optimization opportunities available within the landscape of EV powertrains, focusing on the power-dense potential of single-axis powertrain systems. The need to adhere to power density requirements to accommodate performance aspirations while simultaneously yielding more cabin or storage space to the customer creates a challenging problem for designers. With this pursuit, these competing interests must strike a harmonious balance in order to create the best experience for the customer. The subject of this study is an investigation into a leading competitor's powertrain that explores the potential optimization opportunities available within its already compact single-axis electric transmission.
To satisfy recent stringent exhaust gas regulations, large amounts of Rh and Pd have been often employed in three-way catalysts (TWCs) as main active components. However, application of Pt-based TWCs are limited due to their lower thermal stability than Pd. Previously, we found that Pt-based TWCs with a small amount of CeO2 showed high catalytic performance in gasoline vehicles test. Especially, calcined CeO2 at high temperature before Pt loading (cal-CeO2) showed higher catalytic activity than untreated CeO2 after endurance at 1000 degree centigrade. This result could be attributed to higher redox performance and Pt dispersion derived from strong interaction between Ce and Pt. Even though cal-CeO2 has low specific surface area (SSA) given by preliminary calcination, it shows strong effects on catalytic performance. In other word, improvement of its SSA could be the most powerful way to prepare highly active Pt catalysts.
The microstructure and mechanical properties of the Al-Si-Mg alloy with bulk and lattice structure produced by Laser-powder bed fusion additive manufacturing were systematically investigated. And then, the microstructure behavior of Al-Si-Mg alloys according to As-built and heat treatment was closely analyzed. Firstly, through grain size analysis, the cause of mechanical properties higher than casting materials and similar to forging materials could be analyzed. Secondly, mechanical changes according to the Mg2Si reinforced phase and cell-wall morphology after heat treatment were investigated. The Al-Si-Mg bulk and lattice structures are composed of a cell structure consisting of α-Al and eutectic Si. With heat treatment, needle-shape Mg2Si precipitates in the α-Al matrix. Simultaneously, collapse of the cell-wall morphology occurs.
Fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs), produced through injection molding, are increasingly preferred over steel in automotive applications due to their lightweight, moldability, and excellent physical properties. However, the expanding use of FRPs in diverse automotive components presents a critical challenge: deformation stability. The occurrence of warping significantly compromises the initial product quality due to challenges in component mounting and interference with surrounding parts. Consequently, addressing warping in fiber-reinforced plastic-based injection parts is paramount for achieving high-quality parts. In this study, we present a comprehensive approach to address warpage issues in injection-molded components using FRPs. We employed a systematic Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology to optimize materials, processes, and equipment, with a focus on reducing warpage, particularly for the exterior part of a delivery EV.
Austenitic stainless steel (1.4837Nb) is widely used for turbo housing and other components which are subjected to elevated temperature conditions. Due to assembly constraints, geometry limitation, and particularly high temperatures, thermomechanical fatigue (TMF) issue is commonly seen in the service of the components. Therefore, it is critical to understand the TMF behavior of the steel. In the present study, a series of fatigue tests including isothermal low cycle fatigue (LCF) test at elevated temperatures up to 1000°C, in-phase and out-of-phase TMF tests in different temperature ranges have been conducted. Both creep and oxidation are active in these conditions, and their contributions to the damage of the steel are evaluated. A Chaboche viscoplasticity model for constitutive simulation, and a DTMF damage model for life prediction are developed and validated at specimen level.
Aluminum alloy has become an indispensable part of the automotive industry because of its excellent mechanical properties such as lightweight, high strength, high reliability, maintainability, and low cost. Aluminum alloy is used in automobiles, such as engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, brake components, and fuel tanks. Fatigue and fracture are the main reasons for its engineering failure. Surface strengthening techniques, such as ultrasonic shot peening (USP), are often used to improve the fatigue resistance of aluminum alloys. This article expounds on the working principle of ultrasonic shot peening and elucidates the influence of USP process parameters on the surface characteristics of aluminum alloy. Experimental results observed the effects of USP parameters on surface properties such as surface roughness, microhardness, and surface morphology.