Customer Challenge
A leading aerospace customer needed a partner to:
- Model the functional and logical requirements for the mission package aboard the next-generation tiltrotor aircraft
- Integrate the current Systems Engineering derived architecture into the system model, ensuring compliance with DoD requirements
- Complete the project promptly to meet an imminent deadline
Solution
- Model creation: Developed master/parametric models in UG NX
- PMI definition: Defined Product Manufacturing Information (PMI)
- Team Center integration: Linked MBD to manufacturing stage models in Team Center
- Change Management: Ensured modifications in MBD are reflected in stage models
- Compatibility: Ensured MBD parts are compatible with generating 3D PDF files.
- Automation tools: Developed automation tools related to MBD
Outcomes
- Time reduction: Achieved a 50% reduction in the time required to create component definitions compared to 2D methods
- Cost efficiency: Reduced time and cost for documenting parts in downstream Manufacturing Engineering (ME) activities
- Reuse of PMI models: Enabled reuse of PMI 3D models for Structural Analysis, Inspection (CMM), and Manufacturing (CAM)
Features
- Integrated changes: Any modifications in MBD are automatically updated in the stage models
- 3D PDF generation: Compatibility with 3D PDF file generation
- Checkers development: Created three customer-approved checkers for MBD
- Standardization feedback: Provided feedback to the customer on establishing MBD standards and processes
By implementing these solutions, Quest Global facilitated a seamless transition to Model-Based Definitions, significantly enhancing efficiency and enabling digital manufacturing for the aero engine OEM.