Realize the Benefits of Model-based Definition for Airframe Assembly

The VISTAGY Airframe Manufacturing Environment™ (AME) is specialized engineering software that enables aerospace engineers to digitally define airframe assembly states within major commercial CAD systems. When manufacturing an aircraft, engineers don’t just procure parts and simply put them together. Rather, engineers frequently revise original part designs, which mature over the course of the assembly and installation process. This approach requires the creation of separate manufacturing drawings of the assembly states in order to capture various development phases. This complex and tedious process is unique to the airframe manufacturing industry. The AME enables a model-based solution to this challenge which is both repeatable and straightforward. Take our product tour to learn more.

In addition, airframe assemblies are incredibly complex—with thousands of fasteners and joints to keep track of—with detailed information rarely captured in one place. With aerospace manufacturers and suppliers located throughout the world, it is imperative for engineers to capture complete model-based definitions to efficiently share information across globally distributed manufacturing teams.

With the VISTAGY Airframe Manufacturing Environment, manufacturers digitally define supplier, assembly and installation drawings that track all non-geometric assembly information. This data can be efficiently shared across the enterprise or around the world to ensure that an airframe is accurate and built to specification. And, the digital definitions are created in major commercial CAD software systems, so engineers can utilize their existing familiar 3D software.

The AME helps aerospace engineers to:

• Capture and store all airframe engineering data as a digital model-based definition;
• Deliver condition of supply information for details and component assemblies to suppliers in a complete and fully representative model-based definition;
• Define progressive assembly states to ensure airframe part manufacturing accuracy for installations;
• Share detailed airframe assembly information throughout the supply chain and development process;
• Reduce manufacturing cycle times and costs while ensuring accurate airframe development.