F/A-18 E/F Outer Wing Lean Production System The Boeing Company

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Jones, Julie, author.

Conference Name:

Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Conference & Exposition (2001-09-10 : Seattle, Washington, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2001

Summary:

The Boeing F/A-18 E/F Program Wing Team, Lean Organization and Phantom Works have partnered to develop a "state of the art" lean production system for the Outer Wing that represents an evolutionary change in aircraft design and assembly methodology. This project is focused on improving quality, cycle and cost performance through the implementation of lean principles, technology integration and process improvements. This paper will discuss the approach taken to reach the end state objectives and the technologies and processes being developed to support it. Items to be discussed include lean principles and practices, new tooling concepts, improved part assembly techniques, advanced drilling systems, process flow enhancements and part handling/part delivery systems

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Publisher Number:

2001-01-2608

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Restricted for use by site license