Essay, Research Paper: Aviation Manufacturing

Slide 1:
People Involved in Manufacturing Aircraft:
~Scientists and Engineers
~Technicians
~Skilled Craftsman
~Semiskilled and Unskilled Workers

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What to say:
~Scientists and Engineers are involved in the research and development of everything from the outside structure of an airplane to the tools which are used to make different parts
~Technicians assist the scientists and engineers. They collect information, perform laboratory tests, conduct experiments and do technical writing, illustrating and drafting
~Skilled Craftsmen assemble everything from engines to entire sections of an airplane. Welders, tool-and-die makers, sheet-metal workers, and mechanics are other skilled aircraft plant workers
~Semiskilled workers are similar in all industries and normally do assembly line work putting together parts of the aircraft.
Slide 2:
People Running the Manufacturing Process
~prime contractors
-manage subcontractors
-oversees the assembly of flight vehicle
-ensure that the project meets schedule and budget requirements
-assumes ultimate responsibility for the safety of the aircraft
~subcontractor
-specialize in particular components of the aircraft
-build and test their products in their own facilities

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What to say:
The manufacturing process is usually coordinated by a prime contractor that manages a number of subcontractors specializing in particular components of the aircraft. Subcontractors build and test their products in their own facilities, then deliver them to the prime contractor’s facility to be integrated into the aircraft. The prime contractor oversees the assembly of the aircraft, ensures that the project meets schedule and budget requirements, and assumes ultimate responsibility for the safety of the aircraft. Here, in this photo, Boeing is receiving airframe structure parts for a Boeing 777 that is manufactured in Japan.
Slide 3:
Push for a More Economical Manufacturing Process
~incorporated computers
~new ideals in manufacturing
What to say:
Along with every other industry, the aircraft industry is also trying to make the manufacturing of aircraft more efficient, time wise and cost wise. They are trying to accomplish this by incorporating computers and instilling new ideals in manufacturing.
Slide 4:
Computers In Manufacturing
~produce flow analysis charts
~eliminating paper work and improving work performance
~designing the facilities to manufacture aircrafts
~simulating the manufacturing process

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What to say:
Computers are being used to produce flow analysis charts which take the assembly sequence, and then allocate personnel and production resources leading to a more resourceful production line.
Computers now-a-days enable managers, manufacturing engineers, manufacturing, quality assurance, and engineer liaisons to access an abundance of drawings; work instructions; engineering and quality assurance data; visual aids; and schedules eliminating paper work and improving work performance by having much needed information on hand at all times.
Facilities used to be designed based on a two dimensional plane; however, with CAD workstations and AutoMod virtual manufacturing software design, computers can animate a computer model which can optimize facilities for the most efficient mean of producing an aircraft, help users identify schedule risks, facility allocations, and cost impacts associated with making changes within their organization.
Slide 5:
Leaner Supply System Ideal

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~reduces cost and waste
~speed end-product delivery
~guarantee customer satisfaction
What to say:
Aerospace companies are pursuing lean manufacturing as the production system of the future to reduce cost and waste, speed end-product delivery, and guarantee customer satisfaction. On the supply side, this means they will "pull" materials and components through their manufacturing processes based on real demand, rather than pushing them on the basis of sales or assembly forecasts.
Slide 6:
Agile Process Ideal

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What to say:
The agile process is focused on creating a capability to quickly react to the changing environment by becoming highly responsive to customer needs; utilizing speed as a competitive advantage; and reducing manufacturing lead times by 50%. It is a systematic approach to improve quality, cost, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction through the elimination of waste and the total involvement of all employees.
Slide 7:
Types of Manufacturing

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What to say:
One type of manufacturing an aircraft is an insystem installation. This is a picture of an insystem installation of the forward section. An insystem installation is where workers install the airplane’s system, wire bundles, tubing, blankets, floor boards, and systems components before assembling the whole fuselage.
Slide 8:
Types of Manufacturing

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What to say:
Another Technique is to assemble the whole aircraft and then install all the hardware after th e body is completed.


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