Correlation and Reconciliation of Engineering Data - Master Gage - Actual Parts in Aging Aircraft

The Air Force has requested research to identify and document an innovative tool-based concept, including alternative solutions evaluated for re-creating aircraft replacement part designs. The recommended solution will be documented along with the benefits and metrics used. The solution must solve the need and desire to quickly produce 3-D CAD models in CATIA and SolidWorks and to aid in the manufacturing process of replacement parts at Tinker Air Force Base. The research by will have three overriding goals: 1. Identify and document a knowledge-based approach to convert existing aircraft part data (i.e., mylar drawings, worn parts, interface measurements, OEM specifications, parametric analysis, other documents & calculations, CAD vector file) to a 3-D CAD model. 2. Maintain OEM design/dataset ownership or intent with an accurate reverse engineering process. 3. Identify and document the process for Air Force personnel to check and authorize design results.