Aerospace

"Our clients are satisfied and our workload has been reduced thanks to the availability of 3D models for plane installation purposes. Mission accomplished!

There’s not a week that goes by without someone talking to me about 3D scanning (…). I consider the Handyscan 3D scanner recognized and accepted at Engineering as CAD or reverse engineering solution."

Michel Labrecque, eng., Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Working with leading aeronautics companies such as Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce and CAE, Creaform was able to position itself as a reliable and performing aeronautics service and equipment provider.

Aerodynamics and Stress Analysis (FEA, CFD)

  • 3D scanning of mock-ups/models used in preliminary air flow analysis for components such as the ones below, to bring into CFD models:
    • aircraft wings
    • engine cowlings
    • exhaust mixers
    • external tanks
  • Iterations, modifications and scale-ups (1:1) of 3D data files through CAD applications
  • 3D scanning of original models for finite element analysis (FEA), to significantly streamline the aircraft manufacturing development cycle

OEM and Legacy Part Reengineering

  • 3D scanning of old, broken or damaged part
  • Transfer of 3D file into CAD applications for redesign, simulation and remanufacturing

Reverse engineering

  • Reverse engineering of gas turbines, engine bays, nacelles and cockpits
    • Older designs without 3D models (prior to circa 1990)
    • Installation purposes: instead of using unreliable 2D models
    • Cost reduction measures: new suppliers bids, fitting new controls systems, redesigns
    • Re-motoring: installation of new engine into an existing jet aircraft
    • Cockpit scan for redesign, simulation, ergonomy analysis, avionics retrofit
  • Reverse engineering for assembly/MRO manuals creation
    • Better view for the shop floor personnel to avoid errors/misinterpretation
    • Electronic history of build: no paper documentation to archive (cost of sq. footage)
    • Documents easy to consult at all times
    • Link to PLM product structure ensures proper configuration each time

Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)

  • Damage assessment
  • Conformity assessment of refurbished section to repair manual specifications

Tooling Adjustment

  • 3D scanning or touch probing to collect and track modifications made to a prototype/tooling/mold

Design & engineering of aircraft components

  • Styling and design of interior aircraft components
  • Design of tooling and jigs for blades, tube bending, assembly
  • Mechanism design and kinematics analysis
  • Design of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Data transfer
  • 2D drawing
  • 3D modeling
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Creaform also offers staff outsourcing and file transfer services, along with specialized trainings.
For more information on these services, write to info@creaform3d.com.

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