Paperless Machining - PIF

Abstract

The Aviation and Missiles Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) at Redstone Arsenal, AL is designated the prototype development facility to meet the quick turnaround requirements for Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM). The PIF requested the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) to review the current processing of the IR Beacon Strobe. The main objective was to implement a new paperless machining process. Paperless machining is a term used to describe the use of the digital 3-D CAD models transferred to Computer Aided Machining (CAM) to manufacture the component. The 4.50" dia., 1.125"-thick Beacon Ring, made of 7075-T6 Aluminum Rod, requires machining from many sides. The current process in use by the PIF required 4 setups and two machines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 2007
Accession Number
ADA482052

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Organizations

  • National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Automation
  • Computers
  • Cutting Tools
  • Elements
  • Engineering
  • Geometry
  • Information Operations
  • Information Systems
  • Machine Tools
  • Machines
  • Machining
  • Manufacturing
  • Models
  • Prototypes
  • Technology Transfer
  • Three Dimensional

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