Product liability risks increase rapidly when component assemblies have to operate safely at altitudes above a few thousand feet. The compliance frameworks for aircraft components are strict - with the ultimate factor of safety varying between 1.5 and 1.7 (FOSULT).
The increased loads that aircraft components and assemblies have to handle will cover every aspect of the design. From the frame and fuselage to the powerplant and avionics systems, each screw or fastener must be driven or joined to within precise tolerances.
Error-proofing your screwdriving operations can help decrease cycle times without increasing product liability. Manufacturers of aircraft component assemblies should consider the following tips when looking to scale up production capacity while remaining compliant with quality requirements.
Increased demand for aircraft parts, components, and assemblies puts immense pressure on manufacturers. To meet delivery schedules and clear lengthy backlogs, manufacturers have to improve productivity with innovative solutions that can handle strict quality requirements. Below, we look at what screwdriving systems today’s aircraft component manufacturers should use to meet these challenges.
Screwdriving automation provides maximum availability and drastic improvements to productivity. With semi-automated and fully automated screwdriving solutions available from WEBER, you can establish an efficient assembly operation for your aerospace application.
WEBER’s automated screwdriving and feeding systems can:
By automating the screwdriving process, you can ensure consistency and repeatability of each joining procedure. WEBER’s automated screwdriving solutions are suitable for specialty aerospace fasteners including:
Eliminating errors from your screwdriving processes starts with automating the operation, establishing precise control according to the design parameters, and keeping detailed records about each assembly. WEBER enables aircraft component manufacturers to streamline all screwdriving processes for increased throughput, improved quality, and decreased product liability.
In our next blog, we’ll discuss how to implement a Poke-Yoke (error-proofing) process that ensures you have zero failures coming off the assembly line.
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