Global Aerospace Landing Gear Supplier Enhances Manufacturing Efficiency by Leveraging Our Engineering Solutions
Customer
Leading global landing gear supplier, ranked among the top five
Operates over 18 manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe
Employs more than 2,000 people worldwide
Supplier to Aerospace & Defense including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, ITP Aero & more
Challenges
High pressure to deliver additional components to meet increased requirements
Extended delay in delivery due to high machining time and lack of capacity
Unavailability of clean CAD data
Challenge in transitioning machining operations from milling to mill-turn
Our Solution
Data Migration: Transferred data via drawings, mesh, and CMM, overcoming integration challenges to ensure accuracy and consistency
Machining Strategy Development: Engineered a comprehensive strategy to transition from milling to mill-turn operations, including the development of new fixtures to address tooling challenges and ensure machine compatibility
NC Programming and Simulation: Developed and validated the NC program through rigorous simulation, tackling issues related to multi-axis coordination and simulation accuracy
Manufacturing Collaboration: Partnered closely with the manufacturing team, navigating operational challenges to ensure seamless implementation and validation
