Long term, mass production of a part for an aerospace/defense customer is often looked at as the holy grail for companies using metal AM (and AM in general). However, for small and developing companies this can bring a whole host of new challenges including capital expense, process control, IP control, machine uptime, etc.
This presentation is a case-study, covering challenges Optisys has faced in its years-long journey of qualifying advanced aerospace/defense parts from initial qualification to full rate production. Lessons learned through the process will be discussed. Topics addressed will include: 1. Developing robust, production-ready processes 2. Successfully partnering with contract manufacturers 3. Enabling mass production on a limited budget 4. Lean manufacturing principles associated with ramping up production
Attendees will walk away from the presentation aware of some of the challenges associated with ramping up to full-rate production on an aerospace/defense rated part and with some of the solutions Optisys has used to overcome those challenges. Attendees will also receive access to Garrett’s aerospace industry standard cheat sheets and exclusive access to his mass production cheat sheet.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will understand challenges involved with a small company going to full-rate production on a aerospace/defense rated part.
Upon completion, participants will be able to replicate solutions that Optisys has found helpful in overcoming challenges associated with going to full-rate production on an aerospace/defense rated part.
Upon completion, participants will have a basic understanding of processes and industry standards relevant to aerospace/defense related parts.
