Manufacturing Methods Report. Feasibility of Pre-Programming for ATLS.

Abstract

Preprogramming NC control tapes for ATLS (Automated Tape Layup System) using computerized methods is demonstrated to be feasible. An interactive ATLS Software System is constructed and utilized to create control information on tape which is subsequently employed to demonstrate the manufacture of fiberglass components for the CH-47FRB helicopter rotor blades. The economics of digitizing compared to preprogramming with the ATLS Software System Language are estimated, and recommendations are made for extensions to control other tape layup systems and manufacture components of different geometrical configurations. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA037681

Entities

People

  • Charles A. Wells
  • Robert N. Little

Organizations

  • IIT Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Army Aviation
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Engineering
  • Graphics
  • Helicopter Rotors
  • Helicopters
  • Manufacturing
  • Operating Systems
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Production
  • Production Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Software Engineering