The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Automated Process Application in Steel Fabrication and Subassembly Facilities; Phase I (Process Analysis)

Abstract

In an effort to produce cost competitive ships in a time of reduced Defense spending and dominance of the world commercial market by foreign yards, the American shipbuilding industry is investigating methods which will streamline production and reduce fabrication and assembly times.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA445867

Entities

People

  • Gary Higganbotham
  • Jeffrey Schaedig
  • John Horvath

Organizations

  • National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Education
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Operations
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine Systems (Military)
  • Navy
  • Production
  • Shipbuilding
  • Surface Warfare
  • United States

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