Targeting a new operating model to solve complex problems

Client Details:

As an integrated additive manufacturing solution, model-based design (MBD) enables the manufacturers to convey the key product manufacturing information (PMI) clearly and flawlessly. In addition to facilitating paperless designing, MBD eliminates the errors created by conventional and 2D printing technologies. A leading aerospace company was looking for customized 3D printing services to produce aircraft components using MBD.

Business Goals:

The client was looking for a 3D printing service provider who can design and deliver the 3D model with paperless design and without 2D printing errors. At the same time, the provider needs to ensure that the 3D printed parts comply with aerospace standards and methodologies accurately. But the client found it challenging to avail 3D printing services that use MBD while adopting aerospace standards and methodologies.

Project Highlights:

A leading aerospace company was looking for 3D design and printing services to eliminate errors associated with the paper-based design and 2D printing using model-based design (MBD).
The in-house team of 3D engineers, guided by a senior executive, understood the business requirements and aerospace standards and methodologies.
They created a 3D model using Catia V5 (MD2, HD2, SL3 & MBD) and Enovia VPM/LCA based on the 2D drawing and input report shared by the client.
They reviewed the 3D model thoroughly to ensure that the pre-defined aerospace standard and business requirements are met.
They collaborated with the client’s team to perform a final review of the 3D model.
Aurum3D impressed clients by delivering the MBD models in less than 100 hours.
The client has been outsourcing 3D design and printing projects regularly to Aurum3D to avail of high-quality services without extending the lead time.

Opportunity:

Aurum3D is one of the 3D printing service providers in India to deliver high-quality models and parts by leveraging MBD. The project created opportunities for our in-house 3D engineers to showcase their expertise in delivering aircraft components physically without using paper-based designs or 2D printing technologies.

3D Modeling:

Our in-house team spent adequate time with the client’s team to understand the business requirements clearly and produce a 3D model that complies with specific aerospace standards and methodologies. A senior executive guided the 3D engineers to understand the aerospace standards and methodologies, review the 2D drawing, and analyze the input review.

3D Model Generation:

After completing the preliminary research, our team generated the 3D model using Catia V5 (MD2, HD2, SL3 & MBD) and Enovia VPM/LCA. Also, they evaluated the 3D model elaborately to ensure that it meets the predefined aerospace standards and methodologies.

Delivery and Client Delight:

Our in-house team collaborated with the client’s team to conduct the final quality review. They delivered the MBD models to the client in less than 100 hours after ensuring that all business requirements and aerospace standards are met. The aerospace company was extremely satisfied with the quality of our 3D design services and the reduced delivery time.

In addition to appreciating our 3D design and printing services, the aerospace company decided to form a long-term partnership with Aurum3D. We have been 3D designing and printing various models and parts for the aerospace company regularly since the successful completion of the initial project.