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Computer numerical control (CNC) robotic machining has demonstrated the capability to manufacture large, unique shapes, which are utilized for fabrication of industrial molds and tooling for composite parts. .... × 9.5 ft.) can be machined from low-density materials by 7-axis CNC robots operating from parallel tracks. This capability demonstrated that rapid prototyping is possible via both limited production and full production tooling/molds being machined from surface and/or solid computer models. ...By employing large CNC robots, tooling for the identical design developed and tested in the computer, may be manufactured with a very high degree of accuracy.

These techniques rely on using three-dimensional CAD data in the form of wing surface models stiffener (stringer) models fastener maps The introduction of a new CNC wing riveting machine necessitated the re-programming of Airbus A320, A321, A330 and A340 wing panel assemblies.

Use of today’s advance 3-Dimensional CAD systems coupled with the high accuracy of CNC machines enables the success of the determinate assembly approach for aircraft tooling. This approach provides the aircraft manufacturer significant lead-time reductions while at the same time it supports enhanced system flexibility.

The introduction of a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) wing fastening facility in BAE SYSTEMS Airbus UK for the Airbus A340-600 wing led to substantial efforts to reduce Numerical Control (NC) programming time.

Implementing CAD systems Several aerospace companies have employed new CAD systems to achieve cost savings as well as improved functionality. Nose gear shimmy damping Lord Corp. has adapted surface-effect technologies to the development of nonhydraulic nose gear shimmy dampers.

Aerospace, metrology, and data- a growing web of connection Developing metrology programs efficiently in aerospace development using CAD models and simulation means the industry needs to adapt to new challenges.

Simulation supports aircraft safety From analyzing crashes to hard landings, the industry is evolving in how much it relies on CAE simulation to provide safer aircraft designs. As aircraft systems become more complex, simulation itself is evolving as well.

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