TDI Automated Inspection Process

Abstract

Technical Directions, Inc. (TDI), located in Ortonville, Michigan, has been selected by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Dallas, Texas, to supply small turbine engines in support of the Low-Cost Autonomous Attack System (LOCAAS) and the Surveilling Miniature Attack Cruise Missile (SMACM) programs. The components for the TDI-J45 engine are being provided by outside vendors selected by TDI. Upon receipt of the components, TDI must inspect each component to verify that it meets all dimensional specifications before assembly. The current inspection process for these components is very time-consuming. Each component requires multiple set ups to be completely inspected for dimensional accuracy. The current method of inspection utilizes v-blocks, angle plates, and modeling clay to ensure that the components remain stationary as they are manually inspected using a Sheffield Cordax Discovery II Coordinate Measure Machine (CMM). TDI requested that the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) develop an automated inspection process to decrease the amount of time required to inspect the incoming components.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 29, 2007
Accession Number
ADA481792

Entities

Organizations

  • National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Assembly
  • Assembly Lines
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Engine Components
  • Engines
  • Information Operations
  • Inspection
  • Machines
  • Machining
  • Manufacturing
  • Mass Production
  • Production
  • Specifications
  • Stationary
  • Technology Transfer
  • Turbines

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