Abstract
An aircraft final assembly (FAL) line offers many opportunities for improved assembly via metrology. This paper describes an implementation of an FAL with automated positioners and metrology system. Automated metrology solutions reduce assembly time, improve quality and make the task repeatable and de-skill the operation so that non-engineers can carry out the assembly process. A novel Human Machine Interface gives a common look and feel throughout all operations in the multiple work cells, provides user instructions at the task by task level and places a task list with check-off functionality on the screen. The HMI enables laser tracker operations to be controlled by Spatial Analyzer yet all functionality is programmable via a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, for easy modification of user instructions, automation or any other part of the workflow. Software functions also enable communication with the PLC for exchange of data and to enable authorization and confirmation of machine actions.
Also published as CMSJ-10-1-02, The Journal of the CMSC, Volume 10, Number 1 (Spring 2015).
Cite this paper
Robert Xavier Flynn, Schuyler Quentin Horky. Electroimpact, Inc. Presented at the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference 2014, North Charleston, South Carolina, July 21-25, 2014. Coordinate Metrology Society, reference CMS-2014-015.