The work in this sector
An aerospace fixture is a measuring instrument before it is a structure: if it deforms, expands or loses its datum, the scrap is a high-value component. The design therefore starts from the tolerances of the part and from the way they will be inspected.
The studio designs tooling for aerostructure components, benches and large tables, with verification of stiffness, of flatness under load and of temperature effects, and with the documentation needed to qualify the tooling at the customer's.
What we design
Reference standards
Before designing, the regulatory scope is defined: which standards apply, in which version and with which customer requirements.
Standards are revised fairly often: the first activity in every project is to check which edition applies at the date of the design.
How we work
- Part and tolerancesGeometry, datums, tolerances, materials and inspection method of the component.
- Constraint schemeSupports, datums and clamps chosen so as not to deform the part and to be repeatable.
- Design and FEM3D model, verification of deflections under load and with temperature, selection of materials.
- Drawings and inspectionDimensioned drawings with geometrical tolerances, measuring points and inspection procedure.
- QualificationSupport during dimensional acceptance and for the documentation required by the customer.
What you receive
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FAQ
Do you also design tooling for composite parts?
Yes. The constraints change, because the composite must be neither deformed nor marked, and the expansions between part and tooling change as well.
Can you check the flatness of an existing bench?
Yes, with a FEM analysis of the structure under the real loads and, if needed, the modifications required to come back within tolerance.
Do you work within the customer's EN 9100 quality system?
Yes: formats, revisions and documents follow the procedures the customer passes on to its suppliers.
Tooling that holds tolerance, even under load
Tell us about the project: we reply within 24 working hours with the method, the timing and a written quotation.