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Automation of Material Placement for Aircraft RadomesAward last edited on: 7/31/2012
Sponsored Program
SBIRAwarding Agency
DOD : AFTotal Award Amount
$142,883Award Phase
1Solicitation Topic Code
AF112-118Principal Investigator
Mark B GruberCompany Information
Phase I
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Phase I year
2011Phase I Amount
$142,883Benefit:
The successful demonstration of automation of material placement over complex curvature yielding full mechanical properties would present benefits for the Air Force, Air Force OEMs, and the aircraft industry. The automation will result in i) lower part manufacturing cost by reducing the total operator interaction ii) reduced touch labor by eliminating hand forming of material by an operator iii) higher quality, repeatable parts by eliminating operator error and inconsistencies iv) potential reduction of quality control inspections. The resultant machine automation and process development will lead to other platforms and concepts for the automation of other complex curvature parts used in aerospace manufacturing.
Keywords:
Aircraft Radome, Quartz Cynate Ester, Cell Nomex, Material Placement, Automated Placement, Complex Curvature, Streamwise Chine, Aircraft Manufacturing
Phase II
Contract Number: ----------Start Date: ---- Completed: ----