Process Automation Through-Reality Graphics, Kitting, and Automated Panel Protection The Boeing Company

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Peterson, Peter R., author.

Conference Name:

Aerofast Conference & Exposition (1997-09-30 : Wichita, Kansas, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1997

Summary:

This paper addresses process improvements through reality graphics (RG) aided by automated panel protection (APP) and tool kitting pertaining to automated wing riveting and fastening. This system provides an integrated display of numerical controlled media, automatic tool identification, and image files, combined with automated panel protection. Reality graphics (image files) within the NC program allow the machine operator to access portions of the NC program while attaching a support graphic. This would include safety hazards, unique panel differences, program start, and tool change information.Automated panel protection (APP) analyze process key characteristics, and perishable tool kits, and it monitors the installation of fasteners using multiple cameras mounted in strategic positions, taking real-time images. The APP detects incorrect tooling and possible panel damage, with little or no impact to the operational cycle time of the automated fastening equipment. The APP also collects, displays, and downloads pertinent data

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Publisher Number:

972806

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license