Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for Aircraft Sustainment and Support for FRC East – Phase IV
NCMS Project #: 140826
Problem: One of the FRC’s most significant issues is the management of aircraft engineering data. This data consists of 3D CAD data, 2D drawings, and associated information received from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The data is received piece-meal and the current processes used were developed to support the management of drawings and are not capable of managing this variety and quantity of data. Because of this, significant time is spent manually mining data by a dedicated group of logisticians and engineers.
Benefit: Industry is challenged with PLM technology in developing assets for the DoD while supporting a large supplier base to manufacturing parts for DoD. This initiative will allow OEMs and DoD to work together on best solutions for integrating value added PLM solutions.
Aside from managing all the engineering, manufacturing and process data to produce the asset, Teamcenter will also manage the as-built and as-delivered configuration of the DoD asset along with the as-maintained structure that is critical for lifecycle sustainment. The PLM solution will become the single source of Bill of Material (BOM) information and deliver the tools to analyze that information to ensure accuracy and completeness for all stakeholders.
Solution/Approach: The project approach will be to build on the substantial work accomplished through the earlier NCMS PLM projects at NAVAIR Fleet Readiness Centers (FRCs):
The Phase IV initiative will demonstrate:
- Shop Floor Connect to end users (artisans and programmers) on how to use Teamcenter with Shop Floor Connect.
- Individual workflows for each end user/role.
- Automated, manual and batch process for Program, (V-22, F-18, etc.) data importing and data associativity.
- How to define and develop a sustainable security model for future user groups and roles.
- Full flow of work processing beginning with engineering and ending with completed work package to include dispatching the NC code to the CNC machine for a desired part.
Upon completion, FRC East will share a common PLM backbone with the other FRC locations with similar functionality, tailored to their unique organizational configuration.
Impact on Warfighter:
- Reduce or eliminate redundant work
- Increase operational readiness
- Reduce costs
DOD Participation:
- U.S. Navy (FRC East)
Industry Participation:
- Siemens
- NCMS
Benefit Area(s):
- Cost savings
- Repair turn-around time
- Obsolescence management and continued maintenance capability
- Positive environmental impact
- Improved readiness
Focus Area:
- Business processes/partnerships